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How Delaware’s Hispanic Commission works to improve economic outcomes for Latinos

A key priority for Delaware’s Hispanic Commission is ensuring immigrants can use their degrees from their native countries.

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Shalimar Thomas
Urban Planning

North Broad’s economic renaissance strategy now has a budget

Property owners along North Broad Street inside the new district paid an extra fee to support economic development efforts along the commercial corridor.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

A ‘significant opportunity’: Philly NAACP backs Sixers’ arena proposal for Center City

Tuesday’s announcement featured cheerleaders, a drill team and the franchise’s mascot.

2 years ago

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Community

Africatown’s new $23M center is one step closer to reality in Southwest Philly

The African Center will span 37,000 square feet. Plans include a community center, restaurant, health clinic, day care and office space.

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven

Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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Money

Top companies are on students’ divest list. But does it really work?

Protesters want their universities to sell off their investments in companies that have businesses or investments in Israel because of the country's invasion of Gaza.

2 years ago

The heart of Philadelphia commerce in Center City.
Urban Planning

Philly’s commuter foot traffic recovery stalls while Center City offices get emptier

A lack of commuters meant 8.1 million square feet of empty office space in 2023, up from 4.2 million in 2019, according to the annual Center City District report.

2 years ago

Emily Smith and Julia Zagar
Community

Jim’s Steaks reopens this week, embracing Isaiah Zagar’s former home

Two South Street landmarks were destroyed in a 2022 fire: Jim’s Steaks and the neighboring Eyes Gallery. The two buildings are now one.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker’s appointed 2026 director to help Philly shine on global stage

There’s a slew of big tourism opportunities in Philadelphia during 2026, so leaders plan to make any economic trickle down more equitable than ever.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware House approves controversial hospital cost review board

Debate lasted more than three hours, at which point House Democrats used a motion to force a vote on the measure.

2 years ago

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Health

Philly nail technician opens salon for medical foot and nail care in Delco

Rye’tious Nails combines Sarai Quinice’s nickname “Rye” and a play on “righteous servitude.”

2 years ago

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Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first U.S. bank failure this year

The FDIC said it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31.

2 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Richie’s Café x Hatsune Miku: How a Temple University coffeeshop is collaborating with one of Japan’s biggest virtual stars

Through May 5, the family-owned business is offering a Miku-themed menu, art, and giveaways.

2 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Swift fans mean business with Tortured Poets soap, Eras yarn, Kelce cookies

There is a thriving industry devoted to selling crafty products inspired by Swift's music and style.

2 years ago

Jennifer Gay, a TikTok content creator, sits outside the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

The revised legislation extends the deadline, giving ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok, and a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.

2 years ago

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