
Economic Development
As economy changes, state rep wants to make sure Pa. jobs keep up
Retail and manufacturing jobs are on the decline — both in Pennsylvania, and around the country. So a state lawmaker is looking for way ...
8 years ago
Trump weakens building standards for federally supported projects in flood-zones
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repealed stringent building standards aimed at protecting government-financed projects in flood-prone a ...
8 years ago
New Jersey needs more workers with voc-tech training
A new bipartisan legislative panel will look into addressing a shortage of middle-skilled workers in New Jersey. Melanie Willoughb ...
8 years ago
Gov. Carney signs economic development legislation
Gov. John Carney, D-Delaware, signed legislation Monday that revamps the state’s economic development practices. The move create ...
8 years ago
On urban food access, don’t forget the voices of youth
We've heard experts, teachers, professors, politicians, and health workers weigh in on food access in Philadelphia, but we shouldn't forget the voices of those most affected.
8 years ago
Airbnb presents fresh challenges in Atlantic City, and possible opportunities
City Councilman Jesse Kurtz says he does not oppose the rise of internet-based vacation rentals such as AirBnB or VRBO in a resort town t ...
8 years ago
Ventnor welcomes beach replenishment, after a fashion
Project delays are usually a source of irritation or inconvenience. But at the start of beach season, one New Jersey shore town is happy ...
8 years ago
Opposition to Temple stadium burns brightly one year on
“It is revolting to me that Temple would rather use their money to gentrify a historically black area than to lift them up,” proclaimed a Temple student.
8 years ago
The small-business case for the Philly beverage tax
The soda industry has worked hard to create the perception that the ...
8 years ago