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I Was an Undercover Uber Drivernew
I drove a hundred rides for UberX to fact-check whether a middle-of-the-pack driver can make $90,000 a year. This is what I learned.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Emily Guendelsberger |
05-15-2015 |
Business & Labor
A Philly Startup Tries to Bring Philanthropy into the Wireless Agenew
For the past year, iugo has been developing applications that you can download onto your iPhone or BlackBerry, and, with a single click, donate to the organization of your choice precisely when the spirit moves you. And you can give as little as the cost of the latest Lady Gaga single on iTunes.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Maureen Coulter |
06-30-2009 |
Business & Labor
The Way of the Scalper: Inside Philly's Stealth Economynew
Why scalping? Well, you're your own boss, and set your own schedule. You have the freedom to travel the country, the ability to gain access to nearly any major event, and you get to be a part of some stories. There's a certain allure. And, of course, there's money.
Philadelphia City Paper |
E. James Beale |
10-06-2008 |
Business & Labor
Green-Collar Job Programs Address Two Urban Ills at Oncenew
"We were doing debris removal and giving disenfranchised people a segue into the work force. For those part-timers who really got involved, there was a sense of ownership and pride -- they could do this for their own neighborhood."
Philadelphia City Paper |
Dana Henry |
05-27-2008 |
Business & Labor
Why the Huge Gender Gap in the Building Trades?new
Nationally, women comprise about 13 percent of construction workers. In Philadelphia, according to the demographics submitted to City Council, that number is just 1.5 percent.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Dana Henry |
03-11-2008 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
How Philly Worksnew
An informal survey of the ways we earn our daily bread.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Staff |
01-29-2008 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
A Peek Inside the 7th Annual Hotel Olympicsnew
But will there be a Concierge Decathlon?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Dana Henry |
12-04-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
OxyContin Maker Pleads Guiltynew
Purdue Pharma vindicates Fishtown man whose son fatally OD'd.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jeff Deeney |
05-22-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Philly on the Makenew
Does anyone make anything anymore? Turns out the answer is a resounding yes.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
02-13-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
A Sucker's Propositionnew
Experts say without table games, Philly casinos won't draw tourists or make big money.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Bob Finkelstein |
02-13-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Dicey Propositionsnew
With a growing rap sheet (literally), the state Gaming Board faces new criticism.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Kevin Haney |
08-22-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Bite The Handnew
Everybody loves Philadelphia's Judy Wicks -- but why doesn't she want employees at her progressive cafe to unionize?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
06-20-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Gas Painsnew
Motorists aren't the only ones getting squeezed by Big Oil -- some station owners say the companies are draining their profits.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Kevin Haney |
05-30-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
The Sludge Reportnew
Employees slam plans to privatize a biosolids plant.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jenna Portnoy |
04-04-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Drivennew
Will Steve Christini's 10-year quest for two-wheel drive change the motorcycle industry, or push him over the edge?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
03-07-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
