
Economic Development
Atlantic City delays choice of developer for airport site
The delay opens the door, or at least buys more time for, a competing proposal by a Philadelphia developer looking to create a water-intensive development.
5 months ago
Future of Center City discussion calls for better office design, more attractions
What does the future hold for Philadelphia's downtown area? It could mean an expansion of Center City’s residential footprint.
6 months ago
Life is surging back to Center City, despite Philly’s deep challenges
Can Philadelphia do what it needs to keep the momentum going?
6 months ago
Philly’s $500 million budget surplus could disappear if there is a financial downturn
A new report finds Philly has a sizable budget surplus for the first time in a long time.
6 months ago
‘A kept gem’: Small Business Saturday lifts up Germantown culture, despite looming economic downturn
Germantown shop owners are encouraging people to buy local on Small Business Saturday — and throughout the holiday season — despite the strain of inflation costs.
6 months ago
Listen 1:51Southwest Philly will soon be home to ‘Africatown,’ powered by a grant-winning nonprofit
The African Cultural Alliance of North America, a nonprofit supporting African immigrants, got a $9 million state grant towards developing Africatown.
6 months ago
More than 175 new retailers, restaurants, and businesses have opened in Center City since 2020, getting Philly closer to its pre-pandemic retail occupancy rates.
6 months ago
Listen 4:27Here's a list of 26 holiday markets in Philadelphia to buy local gifts this year.
6 months ago
New details emerge about Sixers’ proposal for new arena
The team behind the billion-dollar development led a media tour of the potential footprint of the arena on Friday afternoon.
6 months ago
The 76ers’ proposed arena could give Market East the lifeline it needs
The 76ers' proposed arena isn’t happening tomorrow — we have time to vet, analyze, and give careful consideration, argues former Philly Mayor Michael A. Nutter.
7 months ago
Philly housing initiative seeks to mint 5,000 homeowners of color
The “5 by 25” initiative is backed by a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
7 months ago
Kenney doesn’t want Philly to have a public bank — but the next mayor might
A coalition served Kenney with a “people’s subpoena” last week, saying he was standing in the way of a path toward racial equity.
8 months ago
As small businesses raise prices, some customers push back
Inflation isn’t only costing small businesses money. It’s costing them customers as well.
9 months ago
Pa. labor advocates push for changes aimed at bolstering working conditions ahead of Labor Day
Workplace safety and wage law changes, both perennial issues, are top of mind ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
9 months ago
Kensington development team seeks middle ground between gentrification and stagnation
A former bank will become a commercial kitchen and event space. A textile factory will feature apartments and commercial space.
10 months ago