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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025

Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.

6 months ago

Fashion District mall
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

This retail futurist says keep Market East a shopping destination

It’s not a popular view, but the Fashion District fills a need, he argues.

6 months ago

outside The Arts Bank building
Urban Planning

Arts Bank sold at auction as more bidders line up to buy the rest of UArts’ campus

The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.

6 months ago

Listen 0:54
people holding signs for workers rights
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers

There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.

6 months ago

Philadelphia's 2009 Market East Strategic Plan proposed a new residential/mixed-used tower at 10th and Market streets. (Philadelphia City Planning Commission)
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid

With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.

6 months ago

the sign at a Whole Foods Market
Money

Amazon’s Whole Foods asks agency to set aside the results of a union win at a Philadelphia store

The company also accused The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union of intimidating employees who supported Whole Foods.

6 months ago

Donald Trump looking on
Politics & Policy

Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here’s what to know

President Donald Trump is declaring initial victories as Mexican and Canadian leaders agreed to more cooperation on border control.

6 months ago

Workers hanging up banners outside the stadium
Community

Super Bowl ticket prices have been falling, and are down by thousands from last year

On Gametime, a ticket resale platform, the cheapest seat on Monday evening was listed for $4,527 including all taxes and fees, down from $5,860 on Friday.

6 months ago

Market and 13th streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After the Sixers arena pivot: Philly’s Market East corridor remains a top priority and a sizable challenge

The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.

6 months ago

Listen 6:30
Trump talking to reporters
Politics & Policy

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

The Mexican president added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade.

6 months ago

Lola Harper, microlender executive director
Community

Philadelphia microlender that helps entrepreneurs hires new executive director

After three decades at the helm of the local microlender, its founder is stepping back to handle the strategic vision after hiring a new leader.

6 months ago

Listen 1:00
The exterior of a TD Bank building
Urban Planning

New $25M fund to help make reinvestment projects in communities across the Delaware Valley a reality

The real estate fund is one way a local bank is reinvesting into low to moderate income communities where they operate, as required by federal law.

6 months ago

Listen 1:01
Joe Brake shooting a gun in a range
Community

Where you shop counts: How 4 Pa. companies stack up on gun violence prevention

Guns Down America released the “Business Must Act” campaign, grading 38 corporations’ in-store policies, corporate actions and political and lobbying contributions.

6 months ago

Listen 0:59
A headshot of Greg Deavens
Money

Independence Blue Cross CEO plans to retire by end of the year

There will be a new CEO of Independence Blue Cross next year as its leader expects to retire in December, the company announced.

6 months ago

the sign at a Whole Foods Market
PlanPhilly
Money

Center City Whole Foods workers vote in favor of unionizing

Philadelphia union organizers say the vote is about more than just higher wages and better benefits. The store is on track to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.

6 months ago

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