Economic Development
Eyes on the Street
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
NPR
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
Broke in Philly
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
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Applications 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.
5 years ago
Billy Penn
The winning bid for the coveted Delaware Riverfront parcel is expected to be revealed by the end of the month.
5 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.
5 years ago
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In 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
Broke in Philly
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
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Philly 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
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Billy Penn
5 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