Economic Development
Philly adds sharper teeth to minority contracting rules
The measure now goes to Mayor Jim Kenney for his consideration.
6 years ago
Pew Report: Philly’s poor have been stuck in the inner city, separated from suburban job growth
The report compares Philadelphia’s poverty statistics with the nation’s ten largest cities and the nation’s ten poorest cities. Philadelphia is the only city in both lists.
6 years ago
Listen 5:02Three Pa. cities vary widely in how they take advantage of coveted state ‘improvement zone’ status
The program aims to ignite investment in historically hard-to-develop neighborhoods by allowing developers to use tax revenue to pay off things like construction debt.
6 years ago
In world of Amazon, Delaware targets small business growth
Just weeks after making their big pitch to attract Amazon, leaders in Delaware launch a new effort to grow small businesses in the First State.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania cities weigh whether to allow new mini-casinos
Pennsylvania's new law expanding its casino industry has set off debates in cities and towns about whether to try to lure one of the 10 new mini-casinos, or ban them.
6 years ago
Iconic domes, spires removed from ex-Trump Taj Mahal casino
Work crews are dismantling the domes, minarets, and other decorations from the former Trump Taj Mahal casino. It is being converted into a new Hard Rock casino resort.
6 years ago
New ideas for abandoned mine lands
A bill aims to address abandoned mine lands with a focus on economic development. Proponents see it as a way to imagine a more sustainable future for old coal country.
6 years ago
Listen 8:06Pa. revamps policy for casino payments to host communities as it expands gambling opportunities
Changes to the local share tax come after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional last year.
6 years ago
Chemours announces expansion to Univ. of Delaware STAR Campus
Specialty chemical company Chemours announced a plan to build a research and innovation center at the University of Delaware.
6 years ago
Costa Rica banks on low-carbon coffee
The low-carbon coffee that Costa Rica is pushing is part of an overall plan by the country to become the first carbon neutral nation.
6 years ago
In second year, Philly Free Streets route was car-free from Old City to North Philly
Bikes, trikes, rollerblades, and skates... and just ordinary feet.
6 years ago
First Person: Delaware’s tech scene
The growing presence of a tech scene here in Delaware.
6 years ago
To land Amazon, we must shift academic programs to meet workforce needs
With Philadelphia among the cities vying for Amazon’s second headquarters, it’s a perfect time to analyze whether our students are prepared for tomorrow’s workforce.
6 years ago