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The University of Pennsylvania says it would lose $170.9 million in funding during the remainder of this year if the National Institutes of Health implements a proposed funding change. Shown is one of Penn's medical research buildings.

Judge temporarily blocked NIH research funding cut, sparing Philly researchers the loss of millions

The University of Pennsylvania said the funding that was at risk of being cut before a restraining order took effect supports more than 4,500 jobs.

Harold Brubaker

Steel on coil cars ahead of transport in Duisburg, Germany, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

The E.U. vowed countermeasures to U.S. tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, and motorcycles are easy targets.

Raf Casert, Associated Press

Moorestown Mayor Quinton Law at the Residences at Harper, a 76-unit affordable housing development currently under construction in Moorestown. It is expected to begin accepting tenants later this year.

Moorestown’s largest affordable apartment building opens soon. The milestone hasn’t been easy to reach.

Kristie Dugan shows off her new Eagles gear the day after the team won Super Bowl LIX.

Even before the confetti, Eagles fans swooped into Philly stores for Super Bowl merch

Erin McCarthy, Michelle Myers, and Diane Mastrull

A lone penny is illuminated in a bin of completed pennies at the U.S. Mint in Denver.

National Politics

So long, penny! Trump orders U.S. to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints

Alan Suderman, Associated Press

U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in a solid but unspectacular January as the jobless rate fell to 4%

The first job report of Donald Trump’s second presidency suggested that he inherited a labor market that is solid but unspectacular.

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

A hiring sign is displayed at a health service center in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

A hiring sign is displayed at a health service center in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in a solid but unspectacular January as the jobless rate fell to 4%

The first job report of Donald Trump’s second presidency suggested that he inherited a labor market that is solid but unspectacular.

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

In a tariff war, everybody loses: economist Joel Naroff

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Shipping containers are seen at the PSA Halifax Fairview Cove container terminal in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, one day ahead of imposed tariffs by President Donald Trump against Canada.

Wall Street falls following Trump’s tariffs, but not as badly as feared in the morning

Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott, Associated Press

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Can Trump reduce the cost of living? His policies may drive prices up, Mark Zandi says.

Mark Zandi, For The Inquirer

President Donald Trump signs executive orders at the White House.

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

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