Economic Development
‘Quality of Life’ is Philadelphia’s biggest selling point. Can it survive an Amazonian invasion?
Philadelphia’s pitch to Amazon could be boiled down to three little words: Quality of life.
6 years ago
On brink of deadline, several Philly suburbs develop Amazon fever
Bensalem and Bristol Township — both in Bucks County — and Delaware County join the long line of suitors for Amazon second headquarters.
6 years ago
Allentown Art Museum jumps into downtown renaissance
Allentown Art Museum unveils strategic plan to become a proactive asset to city's revitalization.
6 years ago
Listen 0:00Ribbon-cutting for first-of-its-kind chemical manufacturer in Delaware
Chemical company, Croda, said its Delaware plant can now make a key chemical bonding agent from 100 percent renewable resources.
6 years ago
Pa. natural gas tax passes House committee, may hit a wall before full vote
Advancing the plan is a big step for Democrats and moderate Republicans, who have pushed for years to levy the severance tax.
6 years ago
‘Excellent’ transportation network driving force behind Philly’s pitch to Amazon
Amazon says it wants a readily available site, with a good transportation network and room to grow. Here’s how Philly stacks up.
6 years ago
Listen 5:07Not exactly prime: Philly’s taxing business environment doesn’t help odds of landing Amazon’s HQ2
Amazon says it wants a “stable and business-friendly environment,” and asks cities to provide a tax incentive package — is that something Philly can deliver?
6 years ago
Listen 6:18'Negadelphia' no more: In bid for Amazon's HQ2, city turns the page on an old narrative
Philadelphia is putting the final touches on its bid to convince Amazon to build its second headquarters here ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
6 years ago
Newark bid for Amazon headquarters gains N.J. political muscle
Gov. Chris Christie joins other New Jersey political leaders in making a case for Newark as the best choice for the retailing giant's second headquarters.
6 years ago
Ending shipping restrictions for Puerto Rico would help the U.S. island, Pennsylvania
Permanently exempting Puerto Rico from the Jones Act will help the U.S. territory recover from Hurricane Maria by widely opening its market for exports from the mainland.
6 years ago
Google to invest more than $1 billion in digital literacy, workforce development
Technology alone won’t prepare people to build careers or pursue education in a rapidly changing economy. That was the message from Google executives.
6 years ago
When Amazon HQ2 arrives, tech's diversity problem could come too
When Amazon builds its new headquarters in some lucky city, diversity issues could be part of the bargain. At least, if things go like they did in Seattle.
6 years ago
Listen 0:00In Seattle, Amazon is a low-key presence and a powerful influence
In Seattle, Amazon's growth has helped create an affordability crisis and local politicians are exploring new solutions. The company has a hand in that process.
6 years ago
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