Economic Development
Murphy approves $14 billion N.J. tax break program amid opposition
It is full circle for Gov. Phil Murphy, who began his tenure with an investigation into the tax break scheme started under his predecessor, former GOP Gov. Chris Christie.
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‘It’s getting better’: 52nd Street looks to recovery in 2021 after a tumultuous year
No small businesses closed on the West Philadelphia main street despite months of sustained losses, looting, and traumatic clashes between residents and police.
5 years ago
Demolition in Philly dropped by half in 2020 — Is that a good thing?
The finding cheers preservationists but forecasts a possible slowdown in development in the city heading in 2021.
5 years ago
How Philly’s biggest 2020 real estate deal could create opportunities for Philly students
Hilco has promised a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that offers a new pathway into skilled professions for Philadelphia public school students.
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These Black developers want to show by example how to make it in a difficult, expensive industry
Bryheim Murray, of BKP group, recognizes that it’s a white industry and, because of that, it’s inherently harder for Black people to get involved.
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Local colleges see larger-than-average enrollment drops this fall
College enrollment fell nationally, with schools in Pa., NJ, and Delaware seeing larger-than-average dips.
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Montco announces new grant program ‘specifically for the restaurant industry’
Starting Dec. 30, restaurants and food service businesses can apply for $10,000 through the MontcoStrong 2021 Restaurant Grant Program.
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Philadelphia aims to bring Black and brown advisers into next city master plan
The Kenney administration hopes a new committee can help center Black and brown voices in the city’s next comprehensive planning process.
5 years ago
The future of cannabis legalization
The House of Representatives recently passed two landmark bills that could pave the way for cannabis legalization nationwide. We take a look at those bills.
Air Date: December 11, 2020
Listen 49:15Camden’s first hotel in 50 years opens its doors — in a pandemic
The 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront debuts with just 19 employees, but six are Camden residents.
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’20 years behind’ in development, Norristown is looking for a change
A request for proposals seeks someone to acquire, construct, manage and market a mix of commercial and residential uses at Main and DeKalb streets.
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Virus, fan eagerness may spur sports bet, casino expansion
Gambling executives, analysts and lawmakers agree that the lure of new tax revenue could prove irresistible to cash-strapped state governments facing large COVID-19 deficits.
5 years ago
Philly’s other big universities stay silent after $100M UPenn donation
When the school made its announcement, City Councilmember Helen Gym and others voiced hope that other universities with large landholdings would pony up.
5 years ago
Philadelphia moves toward creating a new construction tax and delaying abatement change
City Council is close to an agreement on a bill that would create a new tax on residential construction and push back a change to the city’s controversial development subsidy.
5 years ago
Worker-owned businesses promise better pay, but not everyone can afford to be the boss
Worker-owned businesses promise better wages, but for some of the workers who could benefit the most in Philly, being the boss is close to impossible.
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