The 40 Under 40 honorees presented in grand style

The 40 Under 40 honorees presented in grand style: We presented the class of 2013 40 Under 40 honorees about a week ago in a slideshow of the photographs submitted to us by the recipients.

Now, we’d like to do it right, with a slideshow of striking pictures taken by a terrific photographer, and generally cool guy, Jeff Fusco.

Some of the honorees were shot with props and gadgets and lariats and guitars and whatnot — things that are indicative of an aspect of their lives.

Most of the photos are accompanied by the honorees’ words describing…

PA 49th in job growth

PA 49th in job growth: Pennsylvania was 49th out of 50 states when it came to job growth in March, according to data compiled by Arizona State University. The Keystone State saw a 0.03 percent growth in nonfarm jobs last month from March 2012. Only Wyoming (-0.25 percent) was worse off while the rest of the states added jobs.

New Jersey fared much better, finishing 25th with 1.15 percent increase in jobs. North Dakota (4.27 percent) experience the most job growth.

South Philly job fair overflows

South Philly job fair overflows: Organizers of a job fair at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia Friday were met with hundreds of people looking for work, CBS Philly reported

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s office organized this job fair and called it “No Excuses” because they claimed there was no reason not to attend, as shuttle buses were offered to get people from Broad and Oregon to the Navy Yard. So many people attended that hundreds were moved outside due to safety issues.

Run on South Jersey beach rentals not happening

Run on South Jersey beach rentals not happening: OCEAN CITY, N.J. - In this beach vacation haven, home to the largest number of Jersey Shore summer rentals, they really thought they would be cleaning up this season - and not just from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Philadelphia School District to seek $60 million more

Philadelphia School District to seek $60 million more: School District of Philadelphia leaders are expected Monday to ask Council to open the municipal wallet again - this time for $60 million - two months before the members have to pass a budget.

Study says SEPTA is strapped

Study says SEPTA is strapped: SEPTA supports nearly 26,000 jobs, contributes $3.21 billion in economic output, and generates $62.5 million in state tax revenue, according to a study released Monday.

Federal audit of PHA brings more bad news for Greene

Federal audit of PHA brings more bad news for Greene: A federal auditing agency has charged that former Philadelphia Housing Authority executive director Carl R. Greene falsely certified that his agency was not using taxpayer money for lobbying and has recommended that Washington take action against him "up to and including debarment."