Economic Development

A new development project in North Philly is taking a unique approach to employ more people of color — and it seems to be working.

As Carney looked back on the past year, he said he was proud of investments in transportation, including $10 million for the new Transportation Infrastructure Fund.

A proposal to make Jewelers’ Row a historic district is reigniting a battle over the future of the changing Center City neighborhood.

Julie Coker is moving on after four years of leading the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The economic development agency’s incoming chief has her eye on creating “family-sustaining” jobs in sectors less likely to fall prey to automation.

When Marcel and Brittany Maldonado were laid off from their respective jobs several years ago, they turned their passion for baking into a full-time business venture.

New research finds opioid overdose deaths could increase by as much as 85% in counties where auto plants close.

Philadelphia saw a record-setting year for construction in 2019, capping off a decade-long period of growth for the city’s real estate market.

Delivery service could make it easier to access fresh, healthy food in these areas, a study finds. It lends support to a program that lets people pay with food stamps.

Philadelphia real estate developers sought to tear down more buildings in 2019 than any year on recent record.

When a new cargo facility opens in 2021, it could bring billions in new business.

Alterra wants to build hundreds of apartments and create new commercial spaces on one of the last major underdeveloped parcels in Passyunk Square.

Callowhill neighbors want a developer to address a persistent neighborhood problem: no place to pee.

John Grady’s departure from PIDC leaves a vacancy at the top of a powerful local institution. A successor is expected to be announced in January.

New bus shelters, a bicycle lane, street lighting and other improvements will come with Shift Capital’s $20 million Juniata Park development.