Christian Hetrick
Philly Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Omicron slowed Philadelphia’s economic recovery in December, new report shows
Still, downtown residents, returning shoppers, and rebounding tourism helped existing and new retailers to operate. → Read More
Comcast’s broadband growth slowed down during the fourth quarter but tourists flocked to theme parks
Overall, Comcast’s revenues were up 9.5% to $30.3 billion, boosted by the return of tourists to theme parks, which had their most profitable fourth quarter on record. → Read More
RCN, the Princeton-based TV and internet provider, is rebranding itself as Astound
The new name will put RCN and its sister regional services under one national brand after several acquisitions in recent years. → Read More
Bringing back manufacturing
Supply chain bottlenecks renew interest in reviving U.S. manufacturing, and other stories. → Read More
Comcast is teaming up with Nokia to sell private 5G networks to big business, government
The high-speed wireless internet could power ports, factories, and other large enterprises. → Read More
Gopuff will now sell its own line of products, starting with bottled water
Gopuff, Philadelphia’s rapidly growing delivery startup, has launched its own line of private-label products such as snacks, batteries, and paper products. → Read More
Decision time for employers
The Supreme Court strikes down Biden's vaccine mandate, and other business news. → Read More
Fanhouse, cofounded by a Wharton grad, is helping social media personalities make money
After graduating from The Wharton School in 2020, Rosie Nguyen co-founded Fanhouse, an online platform for creators and online influencers to put content behind a paywall. → Read More
The facts about Philadelphia’s ‘diversity university’
Temple's plummeting share of Black students, and other stories. → Read More
What to know about Philadelphia’s ban on pre-hire marijuana testing
A new city law bars many employers from testing job applicants for cannabis use, but there are several exemptions to the ordinance. → Read More
Turning Center City offices into apartments
The future of Center City's office buildings, and other stories. → Read More
This Philly start-up helps Hollywood studios manage extras, from the sets of ‘Mare of Easttown to ‘King Richard’
The company’s application has been used on roughly 250 movies and shows, including by studios producing 'Mare of Easttown,' 'King Richard,' and 'Succession.' → Read More
Jeff Guaracino, the CEO of Visit Philadelphia, has died at 48
Guaracino, the CEO of Visit Philadelphia and a tourism leader who worked to boost the economies of Philly and Atlantic City, died Tuesday after fighting cancer. → Read More
Thousands of flights are cancelled as Omicron causes staffing shortages
Six flights were cancelled at Philadelphia International Airport and 26 were delayed Monday morning. → Read More
Philadelphia businesses are modestly recovering from the pandemic, Pew data show
Fewer businesses were behind on their bills and bankruptcy filings remained low, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts. But job growth has stagnated in recent months. → Read More
📺 Saving money on TV
How to cut your cable bill, and other stories. → Read More
Is your cable bill going up? Here’s how to save on TV and internet
Saving money by “cutting the cord” isn’t as easy as it used to be. → Read More
Selena Gomez is investing in Gopuff, Philly’s fast-growing delivery startup
Singer and actress Selena Gomez will also become a “strategic partner” For Gopuff, according to a report. → Read More
Philly businesses brace for vaccine mandates
Philly will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, and other news. → Read More
That Facebook ad may be a scam. Here’s how to avoid fraud when shopping for holiday gifts.
Online scams are wide ranging; some people report receiving screwdrivers after ordering cordless drills, another person ordered a rattan sofa but instead received a burlap bag. → Read More