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New Philadelphia law stops employers from asking salary history

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 21, 2017
The law, slated to go into effect in May unless it's stopped by the state legislature, aims to close the gender salary gap.
Alex Capano, a nurse practitioner in Philadelphia, was asked about her salary history recently. A new law in the city aims to prohibit employers from asking salary questions in the future.
Emma Lee/WHYY
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Philadelphia’s transit strike could affect who wins the election

by Sally Herships
Nov 3, 2016
While a massive headache for local residents, the strike could also have national consequences if it extends to next Tuesday.
Will voters in Philadelphia be able to get to the polls on Tuesday?
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Churches convert to rentals as young people leave the flock

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 11, 2016
Houses of worship are merging or closing. In Philly, more than a quarter of those have been redeveloped.
Philadelphia’s former St. Anthony of Padua Church (left) has been converted into upscale lofts, and apartments are planned for St. Laurentius' site, also in Philadelphia.
Courtesy of Bobby Allyn
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In Philly, how the city deals with unclaimed bodies

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 19, 2016
When unidentified people die in Philly, the city picks up the burial tab.
A single stone marks the grave of 1,500 Philadelphians whose cremated remains were never claimed from the Medical Examiner's Office. 
Emma Lee/WHYY
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Makeover of landmark urban mall in Philadelphia brings mixed reviews

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 26, 2016
One critic says the changes are "almost like retail gentrification."
Pedestrians pass by advertising for the Fashion Outlets of Philadelphia, which will replace the old Gallery at Market East shopping mall. 
Todd Bookman
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Overcoming racial and economic struggle in Philadelphia, Mississippi

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Jul 22, 2016
The DNC starts Monday in the other Philadelphia, but we've traveled far from the convention to find out about poverty in the South.
Philadelphia, Mississippi, is known as the fair city with the area’s biggest attractions: the Neshoba County Fair and the Choctaw Indian Fair.
Tommy Andres/Marketplace
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Philly soda prices will have some extra fizz in 2017

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 17, 2016
A new city tax is expected to raise millions annually.
A new soda tax in Philadelphia will take effect Jan. 1.
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How effective is a tax on soda?

by Tracey Samuelson
Jun 9, 2016
Philadelphia is set to become the first major city to introduce a soda tax.
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US cities facing issues over pension packages

by Andy Uhler
Apr 7, 2016
Philadelphia alone has a $6 billion pension deficit.
People, mostly union and retired city workers, protest in front of the U.S. Courthouse during the beginning of Detroit's bankruptcy eligibility trial back in 2013. 
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Philadelphia wants low-income residents to take tax credit

by Marketplace Contributor
Mar 30, 2016
The city estimates 20 percent of those eligible didn’t claim the EITC last year
Street team for EITC outreach hands out flyers in Southwest Philadelphia. 
Kimberly Paynter/WHYY
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