Christian HetrickWhat I DoI cover consumer issues, Comcast, and how Philly could emerge from decades of struggle and adapt to a changing economy through our Future of Work project.Omicron slowed Philadelphia’s economic recovery in December, new report showsStill, downtown residents, returning shoppers, and rebounding tourism helped existing and new retailers to operate.Christian Hetrick Jan. 28, 2022Link copied to clipboardBringing back manufacturing | Business Weekly NewsletterSupply chain bottlenecks renew interest in reviving U.S. manufacturing, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboardDecision time for employers | Business Weekly NewsletterThe Supreme Court strikes down Biden's vaccine mandate, and other business news.Christian Hetrick Jan. 18, 2022Link copied to clipboardWhat to know about Philadelphia’s ban on pre-hire marijuana testingA new city law bars many employers from testing job applicants for cannabis use, but there are several exemptions to the ordinance.Christian Hetrick Jan. 6, 2022Link copied to clipboardJeff Guaracino, the CEO of Visit Philadelphia, has died at 48Guaracino, 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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 29, 2021Link copied to clipboardPhiladelphia businesses are modestly recovering from the pandemic, Pew data showFewer 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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 23, 2021Link copied to clipboardSelena Gomez is investing in Gopuff, Philly’s fast-growing delivery start-upSinger and actress Selena Gomez will also become a “strategic partner” for Gopuff, according to a report.Christian Hetrick Dec. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboardComcast plans to double its content spending on Peacock in hopes of luring more paid subscribersOverall, 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.Christian Hetrick Jan. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboardHow a 5G network will affect the Wells Fargo CenterThe high-speed wireless internet could power ports, factories, and other large enterprises.Christian Hetrick Jan. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboardFanhouse, cofounded by a Wharton grad, is helping social media personalities make moneyAfter 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.Christian Hetrick Jan. 16, 2022Link copied to clipboardTurning Center City offices into apartments | Business Weekly NewsletterThe future of Center City's office buildings, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 4, 2022Link copied to clipboardCDC shortens isolation and quarantine guidelines; focus shifts to hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge in Pa. and N.J.The combination of surging COVID-19 cases and staff shortages could create problems for hospitals across the region.Rob Tornoe, Robert Moran, and Christian Hetrick Dec. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard📺 Saving money on TV | Business Weekly NewsletterHow to cut your cable bill, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Dec. 21, 2021Link copied to clipboardPhilly businesses brace for vaccine mandates | Business Weekly NewsletterPhilly will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, and other news.Christian Hetrick Dec. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboardRCN, the Princeton-based TV and internet provider, is rebranding itself as AstoundThe new name will put RCN and its sister regional services under one national brand after several acquisitions in recent years.Christian Hetrick Jan. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboardGopuff will now sell its own line of products, starting with bottled waterGopuff, Philadelphia’s rapidly growing delivery startup, has launched its own line of private-label products such as snacks, batteries, and paper products.Christian Hetrick Jan. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboardThe facts about Philadelphia’s ‘diversity university’ | Business Weekly Newsletter Temple's plummeting share of Black students, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 11, 2022Link copied to clipboardThis 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.'Christian Hetrick Jan. 1, 2022Link copied to clipboardPHL had few flight cancellations as staffing shortages disrupted travel plans around the worldSix flights were canceled at Philadelphia International Airport and 26 were delayed Monday morning.Christian Hetrick and Bob Fernandez Dec. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboardIs 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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 17, 2021Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Omicron slowed Philadelphia’s economic recovery in December, new report showsStill, downtown residents, returning shoppers, and rebounding tourism helped existing and new retailers to operate.Christian Hetrick Jan. 28, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Omicron slowed Philadelphia’s economic recovery in December, new report showsStill, downtown residents, returning shoppers, and rebounding tourism helped existing and new retailers to operate.Christian Hetrick Jan. 28, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Bringing back manufacturing | Business Weekly NewsletterSupply chain bottlenecks renew interest in reviving U.S. manufacturing, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Bringing back manufacturing | Business Weekly NewsletterSupply chain bottlenecks renew interest in reviving U.S. manufacturing, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Decision time for employers | Business Weekly NewsletterThe Supreme Court strikes down Biden's vaccine mandate, and other business news.Christian Hetrick Jan. 18, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Decision time for employers | Business Weekly NewsletterThe Supreme Court strikes down Biden's vaccine mandate, and other business news.Christian Hetrick Jan. 18, 2022Link copied to clipboard
What to know about Philadelphia’s ban on pre-hire marijuana testingA new city law bars many employers from testing job applicants for cannabis use, but there are several exemptions to the ordinance.Christian Hetrick Jan. 6, 2022Link copied to clipboard
What to know about Philadelphia’s ban on pre-hire marijuana testingA new city law bars many employers from testing job applicants for cannabis use, but there are several exemptions to the ordinance.Christian Hetrick Jan. 6, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Jeff Guaracino, the CEO of Visit Philadelphia, has died at 48Guaracino, 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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 29, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Jeff Guaracino, the CEO of Visit Philadelphia, has died at 48Guaracino, 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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 29, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia businesses are modestly recovering from the pandemic, Pew data showFewer 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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 23, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia businesses are modestly recovering from the pandemic, Pew data showFewer 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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 23, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Selena Gomez is investing in Gopuff, Philly’s fast-growing delivery start-upSinger and actress Selena Gomez will also become a “strategic partner” for Gopuff, according to a report.Christian Hetrick Dec. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Selena Gomez is investing in Gopuff, Philly’s fast-growing delivery start-upSinger and actress Selena Gomez will also become a “strategic partner” for Gopuff, according to a report.Christian Hetrick Dec. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Comcast plans to double its content spending on Peacock in hopes of luring more paid subscribersOverall, 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.Christian Hetrick Jan. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Comcast plans to double its content spending on Peacock in hopes of luring more paid subscribersOverall, 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.Christian Hetrick Jan. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
How a 5G network will affect the Wells Fargo CenterThe high-speed wireless internet could power ports, factories, and other large enterprises.Christian Hetrick Jan. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
How a 5G network will affect the Wells Fargo CenterThe high-speed wireless internet could power ports, factories, and other large enterprises.Christian Hetrick Jan. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Fanhouse, cofounded by a Wharton grad, is helping social media personalities make moneyAfter 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.Christian Hetrick Jan. 16, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Fanhouse, cofounded by a Wharton grad, is helping social media personalities make moneyAfter 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.Christian Hetrick Jan. 16, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Turning Center City offices into apartments | Business Weekly NewsletterThe future of Center City's office buildings, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 4, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Turning Center City offices into apartments | Business Weekly NewsletterThe future of Center City's office buildings, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 4, 2022Link copied to clipboard
CDC shortens isolation and quarantine guidelines; focus shifts to hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge in Pa. and N.J.The combination of surging COVID-19 cases and staff shortages could create problems for hospitals across the region.Rob Tornoe, Robert Moran, and Christian Hetrick Dec. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
CDC shortens isolation and quarantine guidelines; focus shifts to hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge in Pa. and N.J.The combination of surging COVID-19 cases and staff shortages could create problems for hospitals across the region.Rob Tornoe, Robert Moran, and Christian Hetrick Dec. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
📺 Saving money on TV | Business Weekly NewsletterHow to cut your cable bill, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Dec. 21, 2021Link copied to clipboard
📺 Saving money on TV | Business Weekly NewsletterHow to cut your cable bill, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Dec. 21, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly businesses brace for vaccine mandates | Business Weekly NewsletterPhilly will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, and other news.Christian Hetrick Dec. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly businesses brace for vaccine mandates | Business Weekly NewsletterPhilly will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, and other news.Christian Hetrick Dec. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
RCN, the Princeton-based TV and internet provider, is rebranding itself as AstoundThe new name will put RCN and its sister regional services under one national brand after several acquisitions in recent years.Christian Hetrick Jan. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboard
RCN, the Princeton-based TV and internet provider, is rebranding itself as AstoundThe new name will put RCN and its sister regional services under one national brand after several acquisitions in recent years.Christian Hetrick Jan. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Gopuff will now sell its own line of products, starting with bottled waterGopuff, Philadelphia’s rapidly growing delivery startup, has launched its own line of private-label products such as snacks, batteries, and paper products.Christian Hetrick Jan. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Gopuff will now sell its own line of products, starting with bottled waterGopuff, Philadelphia’s rapidly growing delivery startup, has launched its own line of private-label products such as snacks, batteries, and paper products.Christian Hetrick Jan. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboard
The facts about Philadelphia’s ‘diversity university’ | Business Weekly Newsletter Temple's plummeting share of Black students, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 11, 2022Link copied to clipboard
The facts about Philadelphia’s ‘diversity university’ | Business Weekly Newsletter Temple's plummeting share of Black students, and other stories.Christian Hetrick Jan. 11, 2022Link copied to clipboard
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.'Christian Hetrick Jan. 1, 2022Link copied to clipboard
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.'Christian Hetrick Jan. 1, 2022Link copied to clipboard
PHL had few flight cancellations as staffing shortages disrupted travel plans around the worldSix flights were canceled at Philadelphia International Airport and 26 were delayed Monday morning.Christian Hetrick and Bob Fernandez Dec. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
PHL had few flight cancellations as staffing shortages disrupted travel plans around the worldSix flights were canceled at Philadelphia International Airport and 26 were delayed Monday morning.Christian Hetrick and Bob Fernandez Dec. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 17, 2021Link copied to clipboard
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.Christian Hetrick Dec. 17, 2021Link copied to clipboard