Economic Development
‘Spring Arts’ remake dogged by tenant complaints, code violations
Tenants are complaining of mistreatment at the hands of the biggest landowner in a burgeoning warehouse district northeast of Center City Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Partial government shutdown compounds risks for U.S. economy
Now in its 10th year, America's economic expansion still looks sturdy. Yet the partial shutdown of the government that began Saturday has added another threat.
7 years ago
Fed raises rates despite Trump attacks, stocks tank
The Fed said in a statement it is raising the key borrowing rate to a range of 2.25 percent to 2.50 percent — the highest level in a decade.
7 years ago
Provident Mutual building sale on hold, endangering planned West Philly health campus
Philly Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell has halted the city’s long-awaited remake of the former Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. building at 4601 Market Street.
7 years ago
Valets among the fixes proposed for Italian Market parking nightmare
While parking is only one of a number of issues at play in the creation of the so-called South Philly Market Improvement District, the issue dominated the conversation.
7 years ago
Romanian ambassador visits Wilmington, tours port
George Maior met with leaders of the World Trade Center of Delaware and toured the Port of Wilmington during his time in the First State.
7 years ago
Listen 1:02Gov. Carney: Improving distressed communities key to Delaware’s success
To accomplish public policy goals, helping Delaware's poorest communities in Wilmington, Claymont, and Seaford is essential.
7 years ago
The art of change: As Philly redevelops, saving its cherished murals
A cautionary tale from South Philly about how rapid development can improve neighborhoods, but also dishonor them at the same time.
Air Date: December 4, 2018
Listen 11:37Wilmington wetland park project meant to ease flooding gets $3M federal grant
The park will play a key role in reducing the floods that inundate Wilmington's Southbridge section.
7 years ago
Listen 1:19Philadelphia didn't get the nod for the location of Amazon's second headquarters. But that doesn't mean that the city's 100-page bid was a complete waste of time.
Air Date: November 19, 2018
Listen 13:42Coons, Corker tout importance of global leadership at Wilmington forum
U.S. Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware has made a name for himself of late as someone who tries to coax his Republican colleagues out of march ...
7 years ago
Guests: Helen Gym, Earlene Bly, Mark Price, Melissa Bova Hourly workers in the hotel, retail and fast-food indust ...
Air Date: November 13, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:49New funds to bolster youth job training in Delaware
The Delaware program is part of Citi Foundation's Pathways to Progress initiative that will devote $100 million to support youth job training nationwide over three years.
7 years ago
Soft skills, tech jobs: What Philly can learn from Albuquerque’s anti-poverty push
Technical.ly traveled to Albuquerque, N.M., to find what has worked — and what hasn't — in that city's approach to workforce development.
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