Economic Development
‘Slowly poisoned’: Neighbors protest controversial Delaware port project over health concerns
Neighbors living near the Edgemoor site say they’re concerned about truck exhaust, noise and harm to local wildlife.
1 month ago
Listen 0:49Report: Center City apartment construction boom aids Philadelphia’s long-term housing goals
More than 40% of recent new housing is in the Center City area, but more incentives are needed to keep the boom going, a business group says.
1 month ago
Listen 1:19Chester scores $100 million investment, Gov. Shapiro says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a $100 million investment effort for the cash-strapped city of Chester.
1 month ago
Big Fix: Solutions to the housing crisis
In this month's Big Fix episode: the housing crisis. Flexible zoning, more vouchers, accessory dwelling units, YIMBYISM and more.
Air Date: July 29, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:53$24 million investment in Philly shipbuilding as Trump presses for defense buildup
JPMorgan Chase will loan $13 million to Navy Yard’s Rhoads Industries and give grants for worker-training programs.
3 months ago
Philadelphia’s Germantown opens its own brick-and-mortar visitor center
The Germantown Historical Society’s building renovation makes room for tourists to find areas of interest in Philly’s outer neighborhoods.
3 months ago
The Big Fix: Philadelphia at 2076
What could the city become over the next half-century? How could we redesign the city for the future?
Air Date: June 30, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 47:40The Jersey Shore landmark was deemed “in need of rehabilitation,” but residents are divided over the boardwalk’s future.
4 months ago
Listen 1:03Federal law redefining how THC levels are measured could make most intoxicating hemp products illegal starting in November.
5 months ago
Listen 1:35Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.
Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm
Listen 50:15The Big Fix: How to power our future
America’s power grid is buckling as energy demand soars. Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only exacerbating concerns. So how do we keep the lights on?
Air Date: April 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:43An Arizona consulting firm is connected to at least 19 applicants using a state social equity program. They have since had their conditional marijuana licenses denied.
6 months ago
Listen 1:27The AI data center debate and the growing backlash
Big tech is spending billions on data centers to power their energy-hungry AI. But Americans are facing record-high electricity costs and a backlash is growing.
Air Date: March 11, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:42Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues like rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and property reassessment.
Air Date: February 26, 2026 9:00 pm
Listen 51:15Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.
Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm
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