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Economic Development

Studio 2

Tipflation, LGBTQ+ Migration, Charles L. Blockson

Rules for who we tip and when can get confusing and expensive, and tipping etiquette has changed post-pandemic. Plus, LGBTQ+ migration to Philly and the Blockson Collection.

Air Date: June 27, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 43:13
Noel Diarra speaks in front of several people gathered around a roundtable.
Money

Odunde is more than a celebration of African culture; officials say international trade is next

About two dozen business owners, ambassadors, and economic development leaders gathered to discuss how to work better together during the African Business Roundtable.

2 years ago

Listen 1:41
Architectural rendering of 76 Place
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New renderings provide more detailed look at Sixers arena proposal for Center City

The renderings come while the city is in the process of evaluating the impact of 76 Place.

2 years ago

Listen 1:53
A technician is working on a machine in a factory
Money

Philly Fed: Manufacturing slump lingers across the region

The Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that activity in the region continued to decline for the ninth time in a row.

2 years ago

Philadelphia skyline
Politics & Policy

A snapshot of Philly’s economy: What will the next leaders inherit?

Last time Philly elected a new mayor, the economy was recovering from a recession. Now that new leaders are poised to take over, experts weigh in on the future of the city.

2 years ago

Listen 1:44
Volunteers sorting food at a food bank.
Community

Delaware community centers get $69.5 million in pandemic relief grants

The money will help 29 agencies statewide build and renovate facilities to help residents with work, education, and health monitoring.

2 years ago

The Philly skyline along the Schuylkill River.
Politics & Policy

Where do Philly mayoral candidates stand on business and economic development?

Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.

2 years ago

Listen 5:38
Close-up of Gov. Shapiro speaking
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro touts corporate tax cuts to Philly business chamber, promises investment in education

Dozens of business leaders gathered to hear about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plans for the statewide economy and his vision to collaborate with the next leader of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

A look down a busy city street in Springtime.
Community

Pew report finds that Philly continues to struggle, despite pandemic bounce back

A Pew Charitable Trusts report shows that Philadelphians are re-engaging in city life but concerns regarding public health, housing, and safety still remain.

2 years ago

A view of a street and buildings.
Urban Planning

​Delaware officials unveil multi-million-dollar plan to transform Dover

The Downtown Dover Partnership presented a redevelopment plan dubbed Capital City 2030 to town residents this week.

2 years ago

Thousands descended upon Chinatown on Jan. 22, 2023 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Influential Chinatown group says a new Sixers arena would ‘imperil’ the neighborhood

The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation is the latest group to formally oppose the $1.3 billion project.

2 years ago

Mayoral candidates on stage
Politics & Policy

Land use, infrastructure, and a Roosevelt Boulevard subway: Candidates talk development at Philly mayoral forum

All six candidates participating in the BUILD Philly forum backed a plan for a subway along Roosevelt Boulevard if the money were available.

2 years ago

Rendering of the aerial view of the new park at Penn's Landing. (HargreavesJones)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Construction has started on Penn’s Landing park over I-95 highway trench

The cap will be home to nearly 12 acres of parkland and seamlessly connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront at Penn’s Landing.

2 years ago

Developer Ken Weinstein inside the former Arguto Oilless Bearing Company and most recently a church building, that he plans to restore and turn into offices. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A new phase of the Wayne Junction revitalization plan is underway

Construction is slated to start this week on Arguto Court, an adaptive reuse project featuring office space and a cafe.

2 years ago

Listen 1:43
A school hallway with motion blur of students.
Education

Students push N.J. lawmakers to engage disconnected youth, in effort to curb high school dropout rate

Students want better investment and attention on 100,000 New Jersey young people who don’t attend school or have a job.

2 years ago

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