Tag: tax
Apr. 20, 2018
Drexel study reveals Philadelphians are drinking less soda, more water after tax
A Drexel University study has found that the soda tax initiative prompted by Mayor Kenney has reduced the consumption of sugary and sugar-substitute drinks by…
Jul. 1, 2016
Sweet, sweet money
As of June 16, Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to pass a soda tax. Beginning Jan. 1, 2017 everyone who purchases soda within…
Nov. 4, 2011
Bring back tax-exempt stipends
Joshua Samuels The general image of a graduate student is rarely a positive one. Eating Ramen noodles, which I must say are anathema to me,…