Erin Mccarthy
Philly Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Here’s how much you should pay babysitters in the Philadelphia area
Experience, expectations, and children's needs should all be taken into account when determining whether to pay a babysitter more than their standard hourly rate. → Read More
Skyrocketing babysitting rates could cost Philly parents hundreds for a night without the kids
Some parents say the cost, as much as $200 extra per night out, is worth it. → Read More
Philly spent more money buying beer for the Super Bowl than at any other time in the past two years
Beer spending that day in Philadelphia and its collar counties surpassed Thanksgiving Eve and New Year's Eve, typically the busiest days of the year for beer stores and bars. → Read More
Penn Staters from Philly may soon be able to get their Wawa fix near State College
The popular Delaware County-based convenience-store chain is “actively looking for sites for potential openings in 2025," a spokesperson said. → Read More
Philly gas customers to see lower bills starting Wednesday
In the past few days, the company has requested a gas cost decrease and a base rate increase. Combined, they could lead to customers paying about $9 less a month. → Read More
Some N.J. gas customers to see a second rate decrease this winter
PSE&G announced the rate decrease for residential customers as natural gas prices dropped this week to their lowest level since the pandemic hit. → Read More
Philly consumers are still spending, but aren’t splurging the way they used to
Store owners described customers as "very conscious" and less "spontaneous" in their purchases than they were even six months ago. → Read More
Are you dining out too often? Buying too much Eagles swag? Here’s a guide to getting your spending under control
Budgeting can help you feel more in control of your finances, boost savings, and decrease stress. → Read More
Dan Hilferty, who ran IBX and helped Philly land the World Cup, is new boss at Comcast Spectacor
The company owns the Wells Fargo Center, as well as several pro sports teams, including the Flyers. → Read More
Here’s how much some Eagles fans are spending to be in Phoenix for the Super Bowl
One couple plans to spend about $9,000 on the weekend trip. Others are flying out, but finding ways to save. → Read More
Don’t fall for a ‘Final Demand for Payment’ letter this tax season
It’s a recurring scam that has been reported to Pennsylvania’s Department of Revenue. → Read More
What Super Bowl-bound Birds fans should know about Phoenix flights, hotels, and Airbnbs
Lodging and flight options are already dwindling, so traveling Birds fans may want to book soon. Experts provide tips on how to do so. → Read More
Philly tourism is likely to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels this year, officials say
Tourism officials expect hotel revenue for both Center City and Philadelphia County to surpass 2019 numbers by about 4%. → Read More
Hefty heating bills leave some Philadelphians aghast
This winter has been wrought with anxiety for consumers, who are facing higher costs of heating their homes due to a myriad of factors. "We’re paying more money to get cold," said one. → Read More
Water bills in Philly might rise soon, as department requests rate increase
By September 2024, residents' monthly bills would increase by about $14, if this request is approved. → Read More
How to improve your home WiFi without calling customer service, according to Comcast experts
Continued remote work can also mean continued Internet connectivity issues. Comcast offers some tips for how to improve your experience. → Read More
Searching for Eagles-49ers tickets? Here’s how to steer clear of scams.
Proceed with caution and common sense if you're looking to get playoff tickets on the secondary market this week. → Read More
Phillies uniforms could change this year with the addition of a sponsor patch
The MLB approved the addition of sponsorship patches last spring, with the upcoming 2023 season being the earliest a team could add them. Alcohol, betting, and media sponsors are off limits. → Read More
More than 42,000 millionaires live in Pa. and N.J. — and that number is growing
The number of tax returns filed with adjusted gross income of $1 million or more rose 6.1% in Pennsylvania and 5.4% in New Jersey between 2019 and 2020. → Read More
How to buy Eagles-Giants tickets ahead of the Birds’ first playoff game
Here are answers to some questions you may have about buying Eagles playoff tickets. → Read More