
Economic Development
Inclusive makeup brand in Philly receives equity infusion from Enterprise Center fund
Eager to offer more inclusive cosmetics, Pound Cake, a local start-up, got an influx of capital to help make that a reality.
7 months ago
Listen 0:58Philly start-up trying to improve financial literacy snags equity stake from Enterprise Center
Inspired by savings clubs, the goal is to connect financial advisers to first-time investors to stock market investing.
7 months ago
Listen 1:01Frances Sheehan to retire as president of the Foundation for Delaware County
The foundation has served as a catalyst in the creation of the county's health department and Delco Gives Day.
7 months ago
Listen 0:354 things to know about the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission
The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.
7 months ago
Listen 0:50How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid
With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.
8 months ago
The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.
8 months ago
Listen 6:30Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.
10 months ago
Listen 1:11Designation as a Community Development Financial Institution would give the Exton-based nonprofit more support to help underserved businesses.
10 months ago
Listen 0:56The holiday season evokes a generous spirit, but small mutual aid groups helping the hungry can get overwhelmed. Here’s how to support them instead.
10 months ago
Trenton receives a $4M grant to redevelop and reopen old downtown hotel
Trenton gets a $4 million grant to buy the former Trenton Marriott building. The plan is to redevelop the property and open a new hotel.
10 months ago
Listen 1:10‘Like a new planet’: Inside the monumental effort in Wilmington to ‘Resurrect Riverside’
The 10-year reclamation project in a once-thriving corridor of northern Delaware is chronicled in a new documentary from WHYY News.
11 months ago
Listen 6:12Is the plan for Market Street’s Disney Hole for real?
The city says a hotel and stores could finally fill East Market’s notorious gap.
12 months ago
Three Mile Island reactor to restart under 20-year Microsoft deal
The agreement marks a major step in the revival of the Three Mile Island plant, with Constellation Energy aiming to bring the reactor online by 2028 to provide clean energy.
1 year ago
Photos: Thousands rally and march with Save Chinatown Coalition to protest proposed 76ers arena
The “No Arena In Chinatown” rally and march brought advocates from across the city to protest the arena proposal.
1 year ago
WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration
At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.
1 year ago