Technology

Policy

Lehigh Valley among several metro areas benefitting from computer chip production

The Lehigh Valley in has maintained its long heritage in semiconductor manufacturing with the help of federal funding

Capitol Beat

Policy

What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy

The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with State Sen. Rosemary Brown

The state Senator discusses the Pocono region’s offerings and what tourism means to the area

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Tourism Anne Ryan

The Shapiro administration point person for this key sector of the commonwealth’s economy talks turkey on tourism.

Business

Policy

Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia

A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city

Business

Policy

Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale

The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.

News & Politics

Policy

What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale

Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.

News & Politics

Politics

Where the candidates stand: The Economy

City & State breaks down how this year’s highest-profile races are focusing on this perennially thorny issue.

Budget

Policy

Flat, falling soda tax revenues have both positive and negative impact

Tax soda – and people drink less of it. But successful soda taxes can create problems for the public health and development programs they support.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Harris outlines vision for the ‘opportunity economy’ in Pittsburgh

The vice president looked to draw a contrast between herself and former President Donald Trump.

Events

Personality

Energizing the economy

PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues

Economic Development

Policy

The push to revitalize PA’s Main Streets hits a speed bump

After years of progress in bringing “third places” to the forefront, funding shortfalls threaten future economic success

Capitol Beat

Policy

A Q&A with state Sen. Jarrett Coleman

Coleman talks all things economic development, including his bill to create a regulatory sandbox in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia

Policy

Philadelphia City Council approves bill to ease streetery setup

Council passed legislation to streamline the streetery approval process and create ‘navigators’ to help businesses through red tape.

Philadelphia

Policy

Five for Friday: Cherelle Parker’s executive orders six months in

Parker has used executive orders early and often to push her campaign priorities

Technology

Policy

How Philadelphia plans to spend $80M in EDA Tech Hub funding

A consortium of over 100 regional organizations outlined how the "precision medicine" hub would operate

Agriculture

Politics

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers acquire HP Hood facility in Philadelphia

Gov. Shapiro said Tuesday the investment will keep 178 jobs in the community

Business

Politics

Black Tech Nation Ventures vows to help startups with marginalized founders thrive after closing $50 million inaugural fund

There’s also a goal to bring companies to Pittsburgh, cofounder Kelauni Jasmyn told Technical.ly