Economic Development
How the election is driving investors to Philadelphia’s ‘Opportunity Zones’
Fears of incoming Democratic control in Washington D.C. and baby boomer estate planning needs are fueling investment in certain Philadelphia neighborhoods.
4 years ago
Listen 2:07Applications set to open for Delaware COVID-19 relief fund
The Division of Small Business will begin accepting applications online starting Tuesday at 10 a.m.
4 years ago
The winning bid for the coveted Delaware Riverfront parcel is expected to be revealed by the end of the month.
4 years ago
This entrepreneur wants to bring the 21st century economy to 52nd Street
Philadelphia entrepreneur Tayyib Smith is teaming up with developer Guy Laren of Constellar Corp. to build a business hub designed for social impact.
4 years ago
Listen 1:49In final report, N.J. task force finds more faults with state’s $11B tax break programs
The task force’s final report lays out a culture of “getting to yes” instead of ensuring companies delivered on promises to the state and communities.
5 years ago
Emergency arts fund pays out $4 million in Philadelphia region
A pandemic relief fund is releasing all of its money to hundreds of cultural organizations and over 1,000 artists.
5 years ago
Listen 1:38Philly could be the first U.S. city to address systemic racism with Black stimulus
The package would include capital investments in poor neighborhoods, as well as millions more on job training, rent subsidies and basic income support.
5 years ago
South Kensington gardeners challenge housing project — and win a conversation
Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha is partnering with Scannapieco Development Corporation on the mixed-income development.
5 years ago
Return to Main Street: Historic West Philly corridor fights to keep its identity
Who is shaping the bustling corridor remains in flux as longtime businesses take stock of losses and newcomers eye opportunities.
5 years ago
Listen 3:265 initiatives for Philly small business recovery: Where to donate and how to apply
Some stores sustained property damage just as they were emerging from lockdown.
5 years ago
Carl Icahn wants to raze a former Trump casino. But when?
Mayor Marty Small held a news conference to announce that Icahn's company has filed demolition plans with the city that call for both towers of the casino to be implode.
5 years ago
Camden rekindles industrial past, new plant fueled by tax breaks
ResinTech, which makes water filtration products, is set to open later this month with the help of up to $139 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies.
5 years ago
Listen 4:06I was a Philly judge in 2008. We need to act now to stop the next economic crisis
When the 2008 financial meltdown happened, we knew we had to move fast. Now, another economic disaster looms and Philly has a chance to lessen its impact.
5 years ago
White House looks at ‘opportunity zone’ extension in wake of COVID-19
The White House says it might extend "opportunity zone" tax breaks to help struggling neighborhoods after the pandemic. Critics say the program mostly helps wealthy investors.
5 years ago
We discuss the renewed call to expand national service which would put young people and the unemployed to work fighting the pandemic and helping with the national recovery.
Air Date: May 22, 2020 10:00 am
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