Economic Development

The “5 by 25” initiative is backed by a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

A coalition served Kenney with a “people’s subpoena” last week, saying he was standing in the way of a path toward racial equity.

Inflation isn’t only costing small businesses money. It’s costing them customers as well.

Workplace safety and wage law changes, both perennial issues, are top of mind ahead of the Labor Day weekend.

A former bank will become a commercial kitchen and event space. A textile factory will feature apartments and commercial space.

A precarious stock market and record inflation have contributed to some companies hitting the pause button on their search for space in Philly.

Joining places like Chicago, Boston, and Texas, Philadelphia is vying for the chance to house the headquarters of a new federal health research agency.

Applications are now open to participate in the program, which also offers a grant to outfit the space.

The new North Philly supermarket is part of a sweeping neighborhood revitalization plan dreamed up by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Comcast announced the July 2022 recipients of their RISE fund pandemic relief grants. 100 Philly-area businesses were awarded $10,000.

A bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States has managed to do nearly the unthinkable — unite Sen. Bernie Sanders and the tea party.

A contractor will develop a plan to help the county prepare for Chesco’s celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.

Wilmington City Council approves plan to offer vacant homes in West Center City to graduates of the city’s Jumpstart training program.

The facility is designed to deal with the new work-from-home economy while providing support to workers from IT services to videoconferencing.

The money from the city’s Division of Housing and Community Development will help first-time buyers with a down payment or closing costs.