
Economic Development
Philadelphia Housing Authority vows to send 240 vacant properties to nonprofit developers
With an eye to avoiding that fate in the historically Black and brown North Philly community, Quiñones-Sánchez said her goal is to shape the development that happens next.
5 years ago
Why Frankford residents supported Rite Aid’s plea to demolish a neighborhood icon
The Historical Commission unanimously approved Rite Aid’s plan to demolish the midcentury modern Penn Fruit landmark.
5 years ago
Biden election could be big boon for Delaware tourism
Delaware tourism leaders hope for a big jump in visitors after seeing networks from around the world fixated on the Wilmington Riverfront for Joe Biden’s election win.
5 years ago
Atlantic City’s pipe dream: 3-5 year exclusive on pot sales
Now that New Jersey voters have approved recreational marijuana, Mayor Small wants his city to be the only place in the state where it can be sold for three to five years.
5 years ago
How a Philly union program can make Biden’s vow to ‘build back better’ a reality
President-elect Biden campaigned on a plan to create jobs rebuilding infrastructure. Apprenticeships can help connect Philly residents to opportunity.
5 years ago
This election reveals why Philadelphia’s neighborhoods need a construction impact tax
A construction impact tax could support small businesses, job growth and affordable housing for those who need it the most in Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Billions in COVID-19 relief loans may have been handed out to scammers, report says
The Small Business Administration had to quickly disburse coronavirus relief loans. But some of that may have been handed out to fraudsters, an agency report says.
5 years ago
Judge: Painted Bride can sell its building after all
A panel of state judges overturned an earlier decision allowing the Philly arts presenter to sell its building, which will destroy a major Isaiah Zagar mural.
5 years ago
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.
5 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.
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The winning bid for the coveted Delaware Riverfront parcel is expected to be revealed by the end of the month.
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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.
5 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.
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