Economic Development
NPR’s Frank Langfitt on “The Shanghai Free Taxi” and Brexit
The former Shanghai correspondent discusses his new book, "The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New China."
Air Date: June 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Kenney: Ultra-luxury tower rising on South Broad signals success of Philly’s tax abatement
A $250 million luxury tower is rising on South Broad Street. City officials were on hand to praise the new development, which benefited from the 10-year tax abatement.
6 years ago
It’s not enough to talk about ‘career pathways’
The minimum wage has been the same since 2009. Gov. Tom Wolf and his fellow Democrats want to more than double it. Though it looks like they are willing to settle for less.
6 years ago
Amid tax break fight, residents show top N.J. official the ‘real’ Camden
Economic development chief Kevin Quinn agreed to a four-hour tour of Camden, a gesture of good-will at a time of ratcheting tensions over tax breaks.
6 years ago
Germantown High developer reveals plan for live-work-learn destination
Germantown High developer Jack Azran says that apartments with exposed brick walls, shared work spaces and a new school could fill the shuttered school by 2022
6 years ago
Murphy task force continues questioning Christie-era tax break programs in N.J.
Task force probing N.J. use of tax incentives to keep companies in the state focuses on application submitted by a company owned by South Jersey powerbroker George Norcross.
6 years ago
A new program supports Latina entrepreneurs on the rise
"Ella Emprende," a new course from Finanta, offers training and development for women business owners and leaders.
6 years ago
More inventors, more renters: Four surprising takeaways from Pew’s annual report on Philly
Pew’s ‘State of the City’ report reads like Philly’s annual physical, clocking growth, successes, and struggles over the past 10 years.
6 years ago
Neighbors want a role in building North Station District
The planned North Station District development could reshape North Philly for decades to come. Neighbors are organizing for construction jobs and other benefits.
6 years ago
Grant aims to create economic opportunity in embattled Kensington
Through $5 million from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, a partnership will provide loans for residents to open small businesses, buy homes, and become real estate developers.
6 years ago
Green New Deal vote sets up climate change as key 2020 issue
Senate Republicans will force a vote on the Green New Deal this week as part of an effort to turn the provocative climate change resolution into a wedge issue for 2020.
6 years ago
In our Monday Regional Roundup, we talk about a proposed hyperloop for Pa, Delaware's popular vote bill, and teenage sleep and school start times.
Air Date: March 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Philly Flower Show leads visitors back to the garden in Woodstock celebration
The oldest and largest flower show in the country celebrates the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, and hosts an international floral contest.
6 years ago
Listen 1:50New SEPTA station in Claymont, Del. could kick-start revitalization
A train station planned for Claymont, Delaware, could be the catalyst for major redevelopment of the blue-collar town on the Pennsylvania border.
6 years ago
N.J. comptroller says corporate tax incentive program may not be broken after all
Gov. Phil Murphy has been slamming the state’s tax break program after an audit showed that companies were receiving incentives — possibly without meeting the benchmarks.
6 years ago