After shifting leadership and legal challenges, Delaware’s port expansion plan is back on track. What does it mean for Philadelphia? Plus, what the Phillies' historic start means for the playoffs.
Start your day with the Philly news you need and the stories you want all in one easy-to-read newsletterAdvertisementWorld SeriesThe Port of Philadelphia is an economic powerhouse, last year processing 743,000 container cargo units holding goods like produce and meats from around the world. Hundreds of millions in state investments have contributed to substantial growth in recent years.
Now, just 25 miles south on the Delaware River, it’s facing competition as the Port of Wilmington’s years-in-the-making expansion moves forward. The Inquirer’s business and power reporter, Andrew Seidman, has the full story onAnyone who likes to shop online has probably noticed when they’ve faced shipping delays or shortages of certain goods. This was a big deal early during the pandemic.
Could Delaware’s new project effectively threaten some of that investment by taking cargo from Philadelphia? Or will it make our region more competitive as a whole? These are some of the questions I wanted to explorethe best early-season stats in franchise history, leading the National League now with a 39-18 record after yesterday’s win against the San Francisco Giants. But a third of the way through the season, it’s too early to tell if all these wins will lead to a World Series title ...
Under a bill that has advanced in the state Legislature, New Jersey cosmetology schools would be required to teach stylists, barbers, and braiders seeking a state license Campbell Soup Co. is investing $230 million in its supply chain, which translates to 20 million more pounds of potato chipsThe deceptively not-so-straightforward question garnered a ton of responses. After readers marked their picks on The Inquirer’s interactive map, Washington Avenue won the popular vote — but the average showed a new boundary.You may be owed money from last year’s chemical spill in the Delaware.
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