Economic Development
Is the plan for Market Street’s Disney Hole for real?
The city says a hotel and stores could finally fill East Market’s notorious gap.
6 days ago
Three Mile Island reactor to restart under 20-year Microsoft deal
The agreement marks a major step in the revival of the Three Mile Island plant, with Constellation Energy aiming to bring the reactor online by 2028 to provide clean energy.
2 weeks ago
WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration
At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.
4 weeks ago
Analyzing the Sixers arena impact studies
Independent reports find a new Sixers arena would provide hundreds of millions in tax revenue. It also says the project may put stress on Chinatown. Is that tradeoff worth it?
Air Date: August 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11The challenges of buying a home in 2024
What’s it like to buy a house these days? Interest rates are slowly coming down, but inventory is low, and with sky-high prices, first time buyers have it tough.
Air Date: August 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:44Philly travelers debate the pros and cons of international travel
WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”
Air Date: August 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 40:16Delco boroughs seek main street designation to uplift businesses along Chester Pike
Dedicated funding and development opportunities from a main street designation would bring new life to the six boroughs, making them a destination along a busy thoroughfare.
2 months ago
Bucks County Community College receives $2M for clean energy job training
Students will work with the college’s existing network of more than 170 small- and medium-sized companies to help them cut costs and reduce carbon emissions.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02A new study from the Delaware Arts Alliance unveils an ambitious plan to support the arts and cultural sector with a new online mapping hub.
2 months ago
Listen 1:24Walt D’Alessio, the head of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., died at his home at the age of 90.
3 months ago
Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in Pa. and 7 other states
The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.
3 months ago
Mayor Roots said the city must leverage its position as a college town to re-establish its commercial district.
3 months ago
Listen 0:48They got busted for weed. Now Delaware might license them to grow or sell it legally
More than one-third of Delaware licenses will go to people who have marijuana convictions or grew up in a “disproportionately impacted area.”
3 months ago
Listen 2:50Some Philly businesses could get $50K boost from the city
The Department of Commerce expects to award 20 historically disadvantaged businesses $50,000 forgivable loans, which convert into grants, later this year.
4 months ago
Listen :56The debate about school vouchers, New Jersey Democrat George Norcross indictment
Music superstar Jay-Z has given a celebrity jolt to Pennsylvania's school-voucher debate. Should the government cover private school costs for kids in low-performing schools?
Air Date: June 18, 2024 12:00 pm
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