Economic Development

WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”

Dedicated funding and development opportunities from a main street designation would bring new life to the six boroughs, making them a destination along a busy thoroughfare.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.