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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

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Philly 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

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Community

Frances 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

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Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
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4 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

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Philadelphia's 2009 Market East Strategic Plan proposed a new residential/mixed-used tower at 10th and Market streets. (Philadelphia City Planning Commission)
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Billy Penn

How 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

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After the Sixers arena pivot: Philly’s Market East corridor remains a top priority and a sizable challenge

The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.

8 months ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr.
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Urban Planning

A Philly City Council zoning bill could affect hundreds of thousands of properties. Not everyone is on board

Councilmember 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

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Community

Chester County Economic Development Council inches closer to key U.S. Treasury Department designation

Designation as a Community Development Financial Institution would give the Exton-based nonprofit more support to help underserved businesses.

10 months ago

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Community

Why you shouldn’t volunteer in person during the holidays, and how you can really help Philly’s hungry

The 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 Mayor Reed Gusciora
Urban Planning

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

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Community

‘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

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Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Is 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

The Three Mile Island nuclear power generating station
Money

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

Arena opponents gather and hold signs reading NO ARENA IN CHINATOWN and MEDICAL WORKERS SAY NO ARENA
Community
Billy Penn

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 (right) led a fireside chat with Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, during the ninth World Heritage City Celebration at the Crystal Team Room on Sept. 5, 2024. Hilferty was honored as the 2024 Distinguished Global Leadership Honoree. Philadelphia was selected as America’s first World Heritage City in 2015, which denotes its global significance and cultural influence.
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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

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