Economic Development
Chester County plans to strengthen historic tourism to help rebound from the pandemic
A contractor will develop a plan to help the county prepare for Chesco’s celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.
4 years ago
Wilmington Jumpstart grads to transform city properties into affordable housing
Wilmington City Council approves plan to offer vacant homes in West Center City to graduates of the city’s Jumpstart training program.
4 years ago
Rite Aid opens a new style of company HQ in Philly
The facility is designed to deal with the new work-from-home economy while providing support to workers from IT services to videoconferencing.
4 years ago
Philly relaunches $10,000 home assistance program for first-time buyers
The money from the city’s Division of Housing and Community Development will help first-time buyers with a down payment or closing costs.
4 years ago
Philly tourism is up, but not to pre-pandemic levels yet
The new report shows that the rebound after COVID lockdowns is real, and both recreational and business travelers are coming back to Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Olney’s North 5th Street small business corridor receives federal funding for revitalization efforts
The money is from a new federal program designed to help prevent crime, improve the streetscape and increase economic activity in the area.
4 years ago
Amazon workers in NYC reject union in a reversal of fortune
Amazon warehouse workers overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. Amazon unionization.
4 years ago
Small biz week comes with a call for relief from Philly’s COVID regulations
The owners of small businesses are hoping the city will not go back to the masking regulations that cut their sales — especially for establishments selling food.
4 years ago
Wilmington’s ‘other’ riverfront gets funding to build out sewer infrastructure
Wilmington’s grand plans to duplicate success on the east side of the Christina River get a boost from $4.8 million in federal funds.
4 years ago
The history of Philly commerce is emerging from underground along the Delaware River
Before a 25-story complex can be built along the Delaware River, archeologists are digging up the origins of Philly’s shipping trade.
4 years ago
Philly’s Black Doctors Consortium receives $3 million in federal funding
The free health clinic launched during the pandemic targets Black populations that lack access to health care.
4 years ago
New Jersey awards first round of recreational marijuana licenses for growers
Nearly 70 entities wishing to grow and manufacture cannabis were awarded licenses, but the commission said dispensary applications weren’t ready yet.
4 years ago
Philly hopes to lure new property owners to voucher program with bonus money
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is offering signing bonuses and free insurance to landlords who join the agency’s housing voucher program.
4 years ago
Stalled affordable housing project in North Philly gets new life
Council President Clarke originally held up the resolution needed to build six homes after hearing neighborhood complaints about parking.
4 years ago
Philly awards 2nd round of grants to Kensington community groups tackling opioid crisis
The Kensington Community Resilience Fund directs $200,000 to organizations focused on improving the quality of life in neighborhoods hard-hit by the opioid epidemic.
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