Economic Development

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Trenton Health Team has expanded a free food-finder online directory, which provides critically important accessibility information.

The city plans to rejuvenate its southeastern side, emphasizing diversity and exploring an Office of New Americans.

Philadelphia adults are more likely to have a college degree than the national average but less likely than some peer cities.

The 300,000-square-foot building is the first of dozens planned for the demolished site of the largest refinery on the East Coast.

Pew’s latest “State of the City” report shows the homeownership rate is still above 50% even as an inventory crisis crunches the housing market.

The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.