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Economic Development

Mitch Engleka, 28, manufacturing engineer (right) and Nick Ball, a manufacturing technician (left), inspect a mold that creates latches to secure the spare tire on a Dodge Durango at Southco in Concordville, Pa.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Bucks County Community College receives $2M for clean energy job training

Students will work with the college’s existing network of more than 170 small- and medium-sized companies to help them cut costs and reduce carbon emissions.

11 months ago

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Joe Baker talks about his paintings, one of which depicts his grandmother performing the last Doll Dance in the early 1900s. Baker is one of four artists from the Delaware Tribe of Indians whose work is featured in ''Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories,'' at the Michener Museum
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware study aims to revitalize state’s arts and culture with new online map to boost economy and tourism

A new study from the Delaware Arts Alliance unveils an ambitious plan to support the arts and cultural sector with a new online mapping hub.

11 months ago

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Walter D'Alessio
Urban Planning

Remembering Walter D’Alessio, civic leader and transformative figure in Philadelphia’s urban development

Walt D’Alessio, the head of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., died at his home at the age of 90.

12 months ago

an electric bus
Politics & Policy

Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in Pa. and 7 other states

The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.

12 months ago

Stefan Roots
Politics & Policy

‘Love,’ ‘boo-boos’ and Main Street: Chester Mayor Stefan Roots unveils plan for bankrupt city’s economic resurrection

Mayor Roots said the city must leverage its position as a college town to re-establish its commercial district.

1 year ago

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Kwadzo Watson wants to win licenses to grow and sell weed and make gummies and other products. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Courts & Law

They got busted for weed. Now Delaware might license them to grow or sell it legally

More than one-third of Delaware licenses will go to people who have marijuana convictions or grew up in a “disproportionately impacted area.”

1 year ago

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Philadelphia City Hall
Community

Some Philly businesses could get $50K boost from the city

The Department of Commerce expects to award 20 historically disadvantaged businesses $50,000 forgivable loans, which convert into grants, later this year.

1 year ago

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Proponents of school vouchers say they offer families more educational options and potentially better learning environments, but critics argue they divert funding from public schools and may not be effective in improving academic outcomes.
Studio 2
Education

The debate about school vouchers, New Jersey Democrat George Norcross indictment

Music superstar Jay-Z has given a celebrity jolt to Pennsylvania's school-voucher debate. Should the government cover private school costs for kids in low-performing schools?

Air Date: June 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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Jay-Z
Education

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

The entertainment company announced funding for a statewide legislative proposal to spend taxpayer money on private school scholarships for low-income families.

1 year ago

Pushpinder Singh
Community

A spot in the borough newsletter? How Media Borough incentivizes sustainable businesses

Participating shops receive a sticker, table placards — and a promotional boost from the borough.

1 year ago

Buildings are seen along Market Street in Center City
Studio 2
Money

Are return-to-office mandates helpful or harmful?

Mayor Parker is ordering city workers back to the office five days a week. Who is winning the battle between remote and office work?

Air Date: May 22, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:04
Ben Pascal
Science

A French food safety giant is building an innovation center in Philly’s Navy Yard

BioMérieux’s new 32,000-square-foot space will have offices, manufacturing and research and development, plus a warehouse.

1 year ago

woman smells candle
Studio 2
Money

Is the state of the economy really bad?, psychology of smell, Crozer hospital ownership in limbo

We hear a lot of complaints about the economy. But, is it really that bad? We'll get the answer from Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi.

Air Date: May 15, 2024 12:00 pm

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Shalimar Thomas
Urban Planning

North Broad’s economic renaissance strategy now has a budget

Property owners along North Broad Street inside the new district paid an extra fee to support economic development efforts along the commercial corridor.

1 year ago

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Ballet dancers on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven

Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

1 year ago

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