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Job Growth Beats Forecasts Despite Stalling Labor Market, Shrinking GDP Under Trump
Job growth moderately beat expectations in April, but was slightly down from the month before, as recession worries loom due to President Donald Trump's trade agenda.
The US economy added 177,000 jobs in April, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Friday, May 2. The national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, despite initial unemployment claims jumping to 241,000 for the week ending Monday, April 26.
The job gains were higher than the 133,000 forecasted by the Dow Jones, CNBC reported. April's numbers declined from March's total of 185,000, which …
Changes To Mail Delivery Start This Week: Here’s What To Know
Changes to how the United States Postal Service delivers mail are set to begin this week — and depending on where you're sending from and what you're mailing, you may notice a difference.
Starting Tuesday, April 1, the USPS will begin phasing in updates to its service standards as part of its ongoing Delivering for America 10-year modernization plan.
The refinements will affect First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Marketing Mail, Package Services (including Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail), USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express.
A second round o…
Detour Ahead: Train Track Work To Slow Traffic In Lansdale
Lansdale drivers can expect detours over the weekend as work begins on the Main Street SEPTA track crossing, officials say.
SEPTA workers will be removing and replacing the existing crossing surface, worn ties, and rails through the intersection, according to borough police.
A new asphalt surface and approaches will be installed, milled, and paved to provide a smoother ride across the tracks, authorities said.
Work is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17, and last through 6 p.m. Monday, May 20.
Main Street between North Broad Street an…
