Economic Development
Wolf signs bill to extend pandemic regulatory waivers
The Republican-controlled Legislature approved the bill unanimously, at Wolf’s urging.
4 years ago
Claire DeMatteis is moving to a new job after guiding the Department of Correction through a tumultuous four-plus years, since a prison riot left a guard dead.
4 years ago
Biden and Sen. Capito try again to bridge their infrastructure divide
The White House said Thursday that Biden still supports raising the tax rate, but is willing to find another measure to do it.
4 years ago
Ferry link means big business for beach towns in Delaware and New Jersey
New study shows the multi-million dollar impact the Cape May/Lewes Ferry has on the local economy — an impact beach businesses hope ramps up post-pandemic.
4 years ago
$100 million overhaul planned for Wilmington’s ‘other’ riverfront
Delaware leaders hope to mirror the success of the Wilmington Riverfront with a massive development plan for the other side of the Christina River.
4 years ago
Unemployed Pennsylvanians demand benefits amid growing backlog of claims
Protesters, including Democratic state lawmakers, called on the Wolf administration to pay unemployment benefits to hundreds of thousands of residents.
4 years ago
Philly tourism expecting a big summer as COVID numbers trend down
Visit Philly has launched a tourism marketing campaign, to show people fed up with pandemic isolation where to go to enjoy the season.
4 years ago
History is repeating in Kensington. It doesn’t have to be this way
Urban anthropologist and community leader Bill McKinney charts the history of Kensington and signs of a new path forward.
4 years ago
Pa. acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson on vaccine hesitancy, Amazon's enormous expansion in the Delaware Valley, and springtime wildlife rehabilitation.
Air Date: April 26, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29100 Philly companies — including Comcast and Wawa — vow to diversify supply chains
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia wants to create opportunities for smaller companies led by Black and brown entrepreneurs.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania promises quicker, easier jobless claims system
It arrives after a series of bungled efforts to replace the system began in 2006 and culminated in a 2017 lawsuit that is still being fought in court.
4 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs off on $15 million to aid the arts
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has signed off on $15 million in grants to help arts and culture programs hit hard by the pandemic.
4 years ago
Amazon rebuffs concerns over warehouse that sidelined land deal for SEPTA trolleys
Negotiations are still underway for a forthcoming community benefits agreement. Amazon said it did not intend to make major alterations to its proposal.
4 years ago
Picketers at nine Allegheny Technologies, Inc. facilities are demanding wage increases and better health care offerings. They hope Biden is paying attention.
4 years ago
‘Be a better listener’: Philly business owners share their pandemic lessons
The pandemic forced business owners that have had the same routines for years to reexamine their values and priorities.
4 years ago
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