Economic Development
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia
The entertainment company announced funding for a statewide legislative proposal to spend taxpayer money on private school scholarships for low-income families.
4 months ago
A spot in the borough newsletter? How Media Borough incentivizes sustainable businesses
Participating shops receive a sticker, table placards — and a promotional boost from the borough.
4 months ago
Are return-to-office mandates helpful or harmful?
Mayor Parker is ordering city workers back to the office five days a week. Who is winning the battle between remote and office work?
Air Date: May 22, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:04A French food safety giant is building an innovation center in Philly’s Navy Yard
BioMérieux’s new 32,000-square-foot space will have offices, manufacturing and research and development, plus a warehouse.
5 months ago
Is the state of the economy really bad?, psychology of smell, Crozer hospital ownership in limbo
We hear a lot of complaints about the economy. But, is it really that bad? We'll get the answer from Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi.
Air Date: May 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:50North Broad’s economic renaissance strategy now has a budget
Property owners along North Broad Street inside the new district paid an extra fee to support economic development efforts along the commercial corridor.
5 months ago
Listen 3:34Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven
Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
5 months ago
Listen 1:16A Mercer County group is helping make food pantries more accessible to people with disabilities
Trenton Health Team has expanded a free food-finder online directory, which provides critically important accessibility information.
5 months ago
Listen 1:13The city plans to rejuvenate its southeastern side, emphasizing diversity and exploring an Office of New Americans.
5 months ago
Philadelphia adults are more likely to have a college degree than the national average but less likely than some peer cities.
6 months ago
Listen 0:50Warehouse construction begins at former South Philly refinery site
The 300,000-square-foot building is the first of dozens planned for the demolished site of the largest refinery on the East Coast.
6 months ago
Listen :54Philly remains a city of homeowners amid sharp drop in residential property sales
Pew’s latest “State of the City” report shows the homeownership rate is still above 50% even as an inventory crisis crunches the housing market.
6 months ago
Listen 0:49The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.
6 months ago
Listen 1:33Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years
There’s a steady pipeline of projects planned along the Philly waterfront — including apartments, retail and a public park — even though one developer paused mid-construction.
6 months ago
Listen 1:11Delaware economy faces challenge with more job openings than workers seeking employment
The Delaware Business Roundtable says reasons for the low labor rate include the increasing population of seniors moving to the state and difficulty finding child care.
6 months ago
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