Economic Development
Economic Development
Sights, sounds and Steelers fans: On the ground at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Leaders in the Steel City hope the primetime spotlight will lead to economic growth
Interviews & Profiles
NFL Draft Week Q&A with VisitPittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar
Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week
cannabis
Poll: Pennsylvanians across party lines support a regulated cannabis marketplace
A survey conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research found that 69% of likely voters support regulation and taxation of adult-use cannabis
News & Politics
Pennsylvania’s major 2026 events get a Philadelphia pep rally
State and local officials promoted the commonwealth’s slate of special events at a rally in Philadelphia Tuesday
Policy
Harrisburg leaders celebrate two new grants for downtown revitalization efforts
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is awarding more than 400,000 in grants to two local organizations.
Philadelphia
Pew Charitable Trusts invests $9.1 million in Philadelphia nonprofits
More than $8 million will go to groups working to expand assistance programs
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils statewide housing plan in Philadelphia
Democrats say ‘the rent is too damn high’ as part of spending pitch
Economic Development
Ask The Experts: Revitalizing Downtown Harrisburg
City & State talks with local leaders about plans to breathe new life into Harrisburg’s local economy.
Capitol Beat
PA senators introduce bipartisan proposal to regulate skill games
The duo says the bill will help address illegal gaming and nuisance businesses across the state.
Capitol Beat
PA Senate passes permitting transparency bill
The bill, which would require state agencies to create public permit tracking systems, received bipartisan support in the state Senate.
Arts & Culture
‘The audiences are talking with their dollars’: Inside the arts economy’s resilience
Despite federal funding cuts, Pennsylvania’s creative industries are surviving – and thriving – thanks to a potent mix of supporters.
News & Politics
Phillies, MLB leadership emphasize need for 2026 All-Star Game to invest in youth baseball, North Philadelphia
A panel discussion at Temple University outlined how the 2026 event can leave a lasting impact and community investment.
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Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, temporarily banning cars has become a new economic driver
The city’s Open Streets program has become successful and popular enough that key figures are looking into how to make permanent road closures a reality.
Philadelphia
African-American Chamber of Commerce keys on economic outlook, 2026 opportunities for Black-owned businesses
Conversations centered around how the organization can be a ‘force multiplier’ for entrepreneurs, the city and the commonwealth.
Economic Development
Breaking Regulations: Changing zoning, codes and bureaucracy could key housing solutions
Pennsylvania politicians at all levels are scrambling to find effective solutions to the state’s affordable housing crisis.
Economic Development
A Q&A with Robin Wiessmann
The head of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency talks lending, educating prospective homeowners and where to find the next great ideas in affordable housing.
News & Politics
Pittsburgh is only metro in U.S. where buying a home is cheaper than renting
A new rental report from Realtor.com shows that Pittsburgh stands out among metropolitan areas in the U.S.
Energy
‘Pennsylvania is on the rise’: state and business leaders celebrate plans to reopen Three Mile Island nuclear reactor
Constellation says the rebranded Crane Clean Energy Center could open as soon as 2027.
Transportation
From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls
Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs
Philadelphia
Philadelphia among the U.S. cities preparing for ‘quite epic’ 2026 World Cup
The tournament will bring millions of fans and 48 teams to 11 cities in the U.S. – and Philadelphia’s Lemon Hill Park’s Fan Fest expects 25,000 people
