Economic Development

When a new cargo facility opens in 2021, it could bring billions in new business.

Alterra wants to build hundreds of apartments and create new commercial spaces on one of the last major underdeveloped parcels in Passyunk Square.

Callowhill neighbors want a developer to address a persistent neighborhood problem: no place to pee.

John Grady’s departure from PIDC leaves a vacancy at the top of a powerful local institution. A successor is expected to be announced in January.

New bus shelters, a bicycle lane, street lighting and other improvements will come with Shift Capital’s $20 million Juniata Park development.

Health concerns are paramount. As those are being addressed, business interests seem to be weathering the storm

SugarHouse is expanding and more gaming halls are coming. They give back cash, but may also enable gambling addiction.

State Sen. John Paradee’s bill would direct tax money to a youth sports complex, possibly benefiting his brother’s planned hotel/shopping project.

A vacant lot on the city’s West Side will soon be transformed into rental units and commercial space, thanks to a $4 million in funding from the bank.

The program, along with new backing from Reinvestment Fund, aims to help aspiring developers move forward with projects across the city.

A proposed business improvement district (BID) that divided Italian Market property owners, tenants, and residents won’t advance in 2019.

We basically owe Liberty Place, the Comcast towers and the reinvigorated Navy Yard to Liberty Property Trust.

The city’s workforce growth is mostly in positions that pay $35,000 or less.

Pennsylvania is betting on booze to grow the economy. The Department of Agriculture plans to award $460,000 in grants, most of which can be used to make craft beverages.

The Larimer Beer Company hopes to hire residents from the City of Chester as they expand their footprint in the city.