Economic Development
Nearly $12 million in federal funding headed to community projects in Berks, Montgomery counties
The funding will help several projects addressing affordable housing, community center repairs, infrastructure upgrades and PFAS mitigation.
6 months ago
Listen 0:56How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris
Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.
Air Date: March 20, 2024
Listen 50:00Center City District’s new CEO wants to bring commuters back
The new leader of an influential Center City economic development organization is pushing for more companies to bring back commuters.
6 months ago
It’s Equal Pay Day. Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men make — or even less
Women working full time, year-round earn 84 cents for every dollar men make, inching up from 83.7 cents last year, according to the latest numbers from the Census Bureau.
6 months ago
Philly tourism by the numbers: improving, but it could be better
The 42.9 million people who visited Philly last year were higher than last year, but still below pre-pandemic levels.
7 months ago
A domed indoor sports complex is coming to Cape May Airport
The Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission approved plans for an 80,000-square-foot domed indoor sports complex.
8 months ago
Listen 0:53How many ‘zombie’ stores will be left in the Philly area after Rite Aid’s bankruptcy?
There will be more vacant stores as the bankruptcy process enables companies like Rite Aid to break their leases. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes.
8 months ago
Listen 1:37The Best TV of 2023, Checking in on the Economy
We'll talk with Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Patrick Harker about inflation, interest rates and more. And, 2023 TV shows- we'll share our favorites and yours, too.
Air Date: December 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00Business owners ‘cautiously optimistic’ about how Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will lead Philly
Philadelphia is an old city with a “strong foundation,” and some business owners say Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s opportunity to change the economy is now.
10 months ago
Listen 1:41Conrad Benner Talks Public Art, Americans’ Economic Worries, Endangered Food
Black Friday is still a few days away, but holiday shopping is already in full swing. But how do Americans' shopping behavior change in economic uncertainty? Or does it not?
Air Date: November 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:31Could Philly’s mayor-elect run the city like Gov. Shapiro leads the state?
Philly’s business owners say they want a city government that’s willing to make it easier for economic development by streamlining licensing and permitting processes.
10 months ago
Listen 6:24El próximo alcalde de Filadelfia supervisará los preparativos para el crucial año 2026
Los principales eventos que se celebrarán en Filadelfia en 2026 podrían ser transformadores. Todo sucede bajo la presidencia del próximo alcalde.
10 months ago
Esta calle del norte de Filadelfia tiene más de 50 pequeñas empresas, pero ningún banco a la vista
Para algunos pequeños empresarios de Filadelfia, los problemas de seguridad pública han cambiado el corredor comercial de la peor forma.
10 months ago
هذا الشارع في شمال فيلادلفيا يضم أكثر من 50 منشأة تجارية صغيرة، ولكن لا يوجد أي بنوك في الأفق.
بالنسبة لبعض أصحاب الأعمال الصغيرة في فيلادلفيا، أثرت مشكلات السلامة العامة على الممر التجاري بأسوأ طريقة ممكنة.
10 months ago