Joseph N. DiStefano writes business stories for the Inquirer, including the PhillyDeals column on Wednesdays, as well as the blog at www.philly.com/phillydeals.
Email Joseph N. at JoeD@phillynews.com
PhillyDeals: It wasn't just Wall Street that lost big on credit rate swaps. Look no further than Philadelphia.
A state Senate bill is intended to convince Oracal USA, whose products include wraps for bus ads, to build a facility in the state.
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Lawyers debate candidates' prospects
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PhillyDeals: A Q&A with Duane Morris Chairman John Soroko, a Republican, and firm partner Alan Kessler, a Democrat.
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Airgas chairman protests uneven federal taxes
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PhillyDeals: Peter McCausland said he's written to both of the state's U.S. senators about tax reform.
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Irish leader seeks to grow ties in area
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PhillyDeals: Ireland's prime minister faces plenty of economic issues at home. Pennsylvania might hold some answers.
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Most homes sell at rental-property auction
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Over 40 rental properties were auctioned off for as little as $25,000 during a "bidders' choice" event held by private auctioneer Max Spann on Wednesday.
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From the heartland, an effort to promote Pa.
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State Sen. Mike Brubaker (R., Lancaster), who heads the budget-setting Pennsylvania Senate Finance Committee, descended on the state's largest city Tuesday - not with a knife to cut anti-poverty programs or fight cultural wars, but as an ambassador from the state's Republican heartland to Democratic-heavy Philadelphia.
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Wharton star-studded lecture draws crowds
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PhillyDeals: Eva Longoria will be the latest for alumns "Bobby" Turner and wife Lauren, who promote "social impact" for-profit investing to improve poor neighborhoods.
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Bucks voter interest surges post-debate
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Corporate America was watching the watchers Wednesday, spying on news blogs and social networks and other public forums to see what might be learned from the millions watching the Mitt Romney vs. President Obama debate.
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Africa might be fertile ground for lobbyists
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PhillyDeals: It's very difficult – and costly – to start a business in Africa, and there are very few merchant associations.
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Why QE3 will work ... eventually
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PhillyDeals: A bond watcher says this round of action by the Fed will take time but will have its intended effect.
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Ariba alum to lead Exton software firm
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PhillyDeals: Paul Melchiorre was one of SAP America's first hires when it set up its headquarters here.
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