
Economic Development
The history of Philly commerce is emerging from underground along the Delaware River
Before a 25-story complex can be built along the Delaware River, archeologists are digging up the origins of Philly’s shipping trade.
1 year ago
Philly’s Black Doctors Consortium receives $3 million in federal funding
The free health clinic launched during the pandemic targets Black populations that lack access to health care.
1 year ago
New Jersey awards first round of recreational marijuana licenses for growers
Nearly 70 entities wishing to grow and manufacture cannabis were awarded licenses, but the commission said dispensary applications weren’t ready yet.
1 year ago
Philly hopes to lure new property owners to voucher program with bonus money
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is offering signing bonuses and free insurance to landlords who join the agency’s housing voucher program.
1 year ago
Stalled affordable housing project in North Philly gets new life
Council President Clarke originally held up the resolution needed to build six homes after hearing neighborhood complaints about parking.
1 year ago
Philly awards 2nd round of grants to Kensington community groups tackling opioid crisis
The Kensington Community Resilience Fund directs $200,000 to organizations focused on improving the quality of life in neighborhoods hard-hit by the opioid epidemic.
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With $161 million to disburse, the county will host three town halls next week, in person and virtually, to offer more details on the process.
1 year ago
Philly startup awarded $450K to ‘change the face’ of real estate development
The Growth Collective will use the money to support seven development companies, all of which are Black-owned and operated.
1 year ago
‘Hope is coming’ to Wilmington’s East Side with $30 million for new and renovated homes
The mayor says the neighborhood has been “neglected for decades and decades.” He says improvements will be noticeable within six months.
1 year ago
Listen 2:54Cargo expansion at PHL gets major federal funding
New federal funding will result in $30 million going towards a more than billion-dollar expansion project at Philadelphia International Airport’s cargo operation.
1 year ago
Wilmington’s Queen, other Delaware concert venues share $30 million of federal aid
Delaware concert venues like Wilmington’s The Queen will share more than $30 million in federal grants through the Save our Stages Act.
2 years ago
Regional Roundup – November 22nd
School funding lawsuits in PA could end up at the Supreme Court. And, worry about your own dinner plate! Anti-diet dietitians talk intuitive eating for Thanksgiving.
Air Date: November 22, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Philadelphia failed to meet diverse-contracting goal in 2020
The city’s Office of Economic Opportunity reports it fell short of the 35% goal last year. Officials blamed the pandemic, among other challenges.
2 years ago
Delco challenges tax-exempt properties, says school districts are shortchanged millions
Each of the properties of concern are owned by municipalities but are said to have for-profit businesses operating on the premises.
2 years ago
Del. State University joins federal effort to ‘feed the future’ and fight global hunger
Delaware State is the first HBCU to join the U.S. Agency for International Development’s effort to fight food insecurity in Africa and elsewhere.
2 years ago