Small BusinessMeldoria Miles, award-winning cosmetologist and retired salon owner, has died at 88 She arrived in Philadelphia in 1971 to work for Luster Products and became proficient at developing, testing, selling, and demonstrating personal care products at events around the world.Gary Miles Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch an academy for West Philadelphia businessesGene Marks, For The Inquirer Former Kibitz Room owner files for bankruptcy as he tries to repay debts from shuttered King of Prussia restaurantErin McCarthy When an employee requests a religious accommodation, here’s what employers should doGene Marks, For The Inquirer Charles P. Baker III, celebrated cofounder of Baker Industries for the ‘least employable,’ has died at 101 Gary Miles AdvertisementAs tailors disappear, this Upper Bucks shop looks to a fifth generationWith tailors disappearing, an Upper Bucks shop is set to pass to a fifth generation. That's "extraordinarily uncommon," the head of a trade association said.Jess Rohan Jeneral Store is set to bring fresh flowers, curated goods, and craft activities to downtown NarberthJen Kurland's shop, which is set to open next month, will take over the former Danny's Guitar Shop.Denali Sagner Reading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performanceCompanies like Chickie's & Pete's and Werner Bus Lines use extra pay to incentivize employees to help the business do well, Gene Marks writes. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Businesses are eyeing Germantown opportunities. The neighborhood is proceeding with caution.The area has a new visitors center and it has welcomed coffee shops and a food co-op. Residents would like restaurants and more retail.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer A 1920s Glenside bowling alley gets a new lease on life as a bustling micro-mallThe new micro-mall has coffee, vinyl records, gifts, yoga — and an antique bowling lane floor.Jess Rohan No tax on tips is here. What employers need to know for 2026 | Expert OpinionThe new deduction raises a lot of questions for employers and their staff. Gene Marks explains the finer points.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Permanent paid family leave is a boon for employees and employers | Expert opinionSmall businesses can get help from the federal government to bring this policy to their employees. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer This secluded, charming Jenkintown alleyway is having a momentAn unusual new business sparked the rebirth of the quaint Yorkway Place. Jess Rohan ICE workplace enforcement is increasing. Here’s what Philadelphia employers should do | Expert OpinionLocal immigration attorneys shared advice with Gene Marks about how to prepare for increased ICE enforcement at businesses.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolutionManayunk's Main Street has evolved from Banana Republic to boutiques. Its future depends on neighborhood support.Olivia Prusky and Jake Blumgart How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI | Expert opinionThroughout an entire project, AI tools can help with accuracy and efficiency, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks Jhoan Duran’s walkout, the Phillies pitch clock, and the scoreboard are sponsored. Why local companies invest in the ads.Wapner Newman, Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia Insurance, and other local companies say their partnerships with the Phillies and NBC Sports Philadelphia have paid off big time.Erin McCarthy Kepple’s Carpet Inc., a family-owned company in Camden County, has filed for bankruptcyThe West Berlin flooring company filed for bankruptcy as the U.S. flooring industry faces rising costs.Lacey Latch Employers are grappling with their cannabis policies | Expert opinionAs cannabis becomes more widely used and legally allowed in more places, employers are adjusting their drug policies, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer See more storiesAdvertisement
Meldoria Miles, award-winning cosmetologist and retired salon owner, has died at 88 She arrived in Philadelphia in 1971 to work for Luster Products and became proficient at developing, testing, selling, and demonstrating personal care products at events around the world.Gary Miles
Meldoria Miles, award-winning cosmetologist and retired salon owner, has died at 88 She arrived in Philadelphia in 1971 to work for Luster Products and became proficient at developing, testing, selling, and demonstrating personal care products at events around the world.Gary Miles
Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch an academy for West Philadelphia businessesGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch an academy for West Philadelphia businessesGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Former Kibitz Room owner files for bankruptcy as he tries to repay debts from shuttered King of Prussia restaurantErin McCarthy
Former Kibitz Room owner files for bankruptcy as he tries to repay debts from shuttered King of Prussia restaurantErin McCarthy
When an employee requests a religious accommodation, here’s what employers should doGene Marks, For The Inquirer
When an employee requests a religious accommodation, here’s what employers should doGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Charles P. Baker III, celebrated cofounder of Baker Industries for the ‘least employable,’ has died at 101 Gary Miles
Charles P. Baker III, celebrated cofounder of Baker Industries for the ‘least employable,’ has died at 101 Gary Miles
As tailors disappear, this Upper Bucks shop looks to a fifth generationWith tailors disappearing, an Upper Bucks shop is set to pass to a fifth generation. That's "extraordinarily uncommon," the head of a trade association said.Jess Rohan
As tailors disappear, this Upper Bucks shop looks to a fifth generationWith tailors disappearing, an Upper Bucks shop is set to pass to a fifth generation. That's "extraordinarily uncommon," the head of a trade association said.Jess Rohan
Jeneral Store is set to bring fresh flowers, curated goods, and craft activities to downtown NarberthJen Kurland's shop, which is set to open next month, will take over the former Danny's Guitar Shop.Denali Sagner
Jeneral Store is set to bring fresh flowers, curated goods, and craft activities to downtown NarberthJen Kurland's shop, which is set to open next month, will take over the former Danny's Guitar Shop.Denali Sagner
Reading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy
Reading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy
How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performanceCompanies like Chickie's & Pete's and Werner Bus Lines use extra pay to incentivize employees to help the business do well, Gene Marks writes. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performanceCompanies like Chickie's & Pete's and Werner Bus Lines use extra pay to incentivize employees to help the business do well, Gene Marks writes. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Businesses are eyeing Germantown opportunities. The neighborhood is proceeding with caution.The area has a new visitors center and it has welcomed coffee shops and a food co-op. Residents would like restaurants and more retail.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer
Businesses are eyeing Germantown opportunities. The neighborhood is proceeding with caution.The area has a new visitors center and it has welcomed coffee shops and a food co-op. Residents would like restaurants and more retail.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer
A 1920s Glenside bowling alley gets a new lease on life as a bustling micro-mallThe new micro-mall has coffee, vinyl records, gifts, yoga — and an antique bowling lane floor.Jess Rohan
A 1920s Glenside bowling alley gets a new lease on life as a bustling micro-mallThe new micro-mall has coffee, vinyl records, gifts, yoga — and an antique bowling lane floor.Jess Rohan
No tax on tips is here. What employers need to know for 2026 | Expert OpinionThe new deduction raises a lot of questions for employers and their staff. Gene Marks explains the finer points.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
No tax on tips is here. What employers need to know for 2026 | Expert OpinionThe new deduction raises a lot of questions for employers and their staff. Gene Marks explains the finer points.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Permanent paid family leave is a boon for employees and employers | Expert opinionSmall businesses can get help from the federal government to bring this policy to their employees. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Permanent paid family leave is a boon for employees and employers | Expert opinionSmall businesses can get help from the federal government to bring this policy to their employees. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
This secluded, charming Jenkintown alleyway is having a momentAn unusual new business sparked the rebirth of the quaint Yorkway Place. Jess Rohan
This secluded, charming Jenkintown alleyway is having a momentAn unusual new business sparked the rebirth of the quaint Yorkway Place. Jess Rohan
ICE workplace enforcement is increasing. Here’s what Philadelphia employers should do | Expert OpinionLocal immigration attorneys shared advice with Gene Marks about how to prepare for increased ICE enforcement at businesses.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
ICE workplace enforcement is increasing. Here’s what Philadelphia employers should do | Expert OpinionLocal immigration attorneys shared advice with Gene Marks about how to prepare for increased ICE enforcement at businesses.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolutionManayunk's Main Street has evolved from Banana Republic to boutiques. Its future depends on neighborhood support.Olivia Prusky and Jake Blumgart
Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolutionManayunk's Main Street has evolved from Banana Republic to boutiques. Its future depends on neighborhood support.Olivia Prusky and Jake Blumgart
How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI | Expert opinionThroughout an entire project, AI tools can help with accuracy and efficiency, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks
How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI | Expert opinionThroughout an entire project, AI tools can help with accuracy and efficiency, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks
Jhoan Duran’s walkout, the Phillies pitch clock, and the scoreboard are sponsored. Why local companies invest in the ads.Wapner Newman, Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia Insurance, and other local companies say their partnerships with the Phillies and NBC Sports Philadelphia have paid off big time.Erin McCarthy
Jhoan Duran’s walkout, the Phillies pitch clock, and the scoreboard are sponsored. Why local companies invest in the ads.Wapner Newman, Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia Insurance, and other local companies say their partnerships with the Phillies and NBC Sports Philadelphia have paid off big time.Erin McCarthy
Kepple’s Carpet Inc., a family-owned company in Camden County, has filed for bankruptcyThe West Berlin flooring company filed for bankruptcy as the U.S. flooring industry faces rising costs.Lacey Latch
Kepple’s Carpet Inc., a family-owned company in Camden County, has filed for bankruptcyThe West Berlin flooring company filed for bankruptcy as the U.S. flooring industry faces rising costs.Lacey Latch
Employers are grappling with their cannabis policies | Expert opinionAs cannabis becomes more widely used and legally allowed in more places, employers are adjusting their drug policies, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Employers are grappling with their cannabis policies | Expert opinionAs cannabis becomes more widely used and legally allowed in more places, employers are adjusting their drug policies, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
