Economic Development
In 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.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00N.J. offers new small-business loans amid tax break boom in Camden, other cities
The same N.J. agency that’s handed out billions of dollars in tax breaks to large companies is offering a new slate of grants for small businesses.
8 years ago
Harvey, Hanna confirms plans to purchase GM Boxwood site
Former GM plant that was to be Fisker's home has a new buyer with plans to redevelop the massive property on Boxwood Rd. in Newport, Delaware.
8 years ago
On ‘Radio Times’: Clinton-era cut in the tax code contributes to Puerto Rico’s financial problems
How did Puerto Rico end up with more than $70 billion dollars of debt?
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Rule-making process begins for new industry in Delaware coastal zone
State environmental officials have begun the process for developing regulations for new industry in Delaware's environmentally protected coastal zone.
8 years ago
Wilmington city council implements changes to grant funding process
Wilmington City Council takes steps to increase transparency for all budgeted grant funding including the application process.
8 years ago
Diverse housing options proposed to keep millennials in N.J.
A land-use policy organization is recommending that New Jersey towns make some changes so millennials don't continue to migrate to other states.
8 years ago
Lacking support to get Pa. severance tax to House floor, Dems will try again
Pennsylvania House Democrats and a handful of Republicans are trying to figure out the best way to bring a natural gas severance tax up for a vote.
8 years ago
Arts and culture, Philly’s $4 billion engine
Audiences and organizations devoted to the arts contributed $4.1 billion to the economy of greater Philadelphia last year.
8 years ago
Does Trump know that Puerto Ricans are American citizens?
Wouldn't it be swell if our "leaders" of all-Republican rule devoted some of their precious time to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico?
8 years ago
Solar industry gets boost from PECO donation, proposed legislation
Renewable energy got a boost on Thursday when PECO donated $100,000 for a solar-job training program in Philadelphia, and a state lawmake ...
8 years ago
As Carson visits Philly, let’s call for a stronger, fairer HUD
With so many crises since Donald Trump’s inauguration day in January, it’s hard to know where to place one’s atte ...
8 years ago
U.S. coastal growth continues despite lessons of past storms
Rising sea levels and fierce storms have failed to stop relentless population growth along U.S. coasts in recent years, a new Associated ...
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