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Economic Development

El horizonte de Filadelfia
Politics & Policy

El próximo alcalde de Filadelfia supervisará los preparativos para el crucial año 2026

Los principales eventos que se celebrarán en Filadelfia en 2026 podrían ser transformadores. Todo sucede bajo la presidencia del próximo alcalde.

2 years ago

Ben Nachum posa para una foto delante de su farmacia.
Community

Esta calle del norte de Filadelfia tiene más de 50 pequeñas empresas, pero ningún banco a la vista

Para algunos pequeños empresarios de Filadelfia, los problemas de seguridad pública han cambiado el corredor comercial de la peor forma.

2 years ago

Ben Nachum 在他的药房前摆姿势拍照
Community

这条北费城街道有50多家小型企业,但看不到任何银行

对于费城的一些小企业主来说,公共安全问题已经以最糟糕的方式改变了商业走廊。

2 years ago

نص بديل: بن ناخوم يلتقط صورة أمام صيدليته.
Politics & Policy

هذا الشارع في شمال فيلادلفيا يضم أكثر من 50 منشأة تجارية صغيرة، ولكن لا يوجد أي بنوك في الأفق.

بالنسبة لبعض أصحاب الأعمال الصغيرة في فيلادلفيا، أثرت مشكلات السلامة العامة على الممر التجاري بأسوأ طريقة ممكنة.

2 years ago

WHYY News Business Breakfast
Politics & Policy

Philly business leaders say the next mayor needs to tackle public safety, jobs, and social equity

Philadelphia will soon have a new mayor. Here’s what local business leaders say they want the next leader to prioritize.

2 years ago

Listen 1:36
Philadelphia's skyline
Politics & Policy

Philly’s next mayor will oversee preparations for the pivotal year 2026

The major events landing in Philly in 2026 could be transformative. It all happens on the next mayor’s watch.

2 years ago

Listen 3:07
Ben Nachum posing for a photo in front of his pharmacy.
Community

This North Philly street has more than 50 small businesses, but zero banks in sight

For some small business owners in Philadelphia, public safety issues have changed the commercial corridor in the worst way.

2 years ago

Listen 2:10
Wilmington, Delaware (Tim Kiser/Wikimedia Commons)
Urban Planning

Effort to revitalize southeastern Wilmington highlighted in ‘Opportunity LIVES Here’ project

Plans to transform Wilmington's southeastern side offer hope of economic improvements for the community.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Schuylkill Yards development project
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

What to know about Schuylkill Yards, the $3.5 billion West Philly development from Drexel and Brandywine

The project just marked a milestone with its second tower. Developers say it won’t harm the local community.

2 years ago

Rev. Robert Collier Sr. speaking at a podium
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Groundbreaking project’: Black Clergy of Philadelphia backs Sixers’ arena proposal

The endorsement is part of a broader effort to execute a community benefits agreement the team wants to finalize before construction starts.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
LaKeysha Jean poses for a photo at a window
Money

‘Focused on growth’: Philly workshop offers Black entrepreneurs tips on expanding their businesses

The one-day intensive hosted by Mom Your Business included panels, networking, and technical support.

2 years ago

Malcom Jenkins
Studio 2

Rep. Madeleine Dean on Ousted House Speaker, NFL Champion Malcolm Jenkins

Pa. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean on the House speaker's removal and Super Bowl champ and former Eagles Malcolm Jenkins on his memoir.

Air Date: October 4, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:16
A teacher looks at a students' work on the desk in front of her.
Community

A program that’s helped launch nearly 800 Delaware entrepreneurs gets financial boost

West End Neighborhood House’s Launcher program is getting $300,000 to add classes and expand entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth.

2 years ago

groundbreaking
Urban Planning

Southwest Philly recreation center to receive $25 million makeover

The Kingsessing playground will receive a complete redo, including an athletic field, a new HVAC system, and ADA-compliant equipment.

2 years ago

Dr. Michelle Carerra Morales poses for a photo in a hallway
Community

With a new name and new services, Xiente hopes to grow prosperity in Philadelphia

Formerly known as the Norris Square Community Alliance, the group will experiment with tools like guaranteed income to lift families out of poverty.

2 years ago

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