Business

Policy

Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia

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

Philadelphia

Policy

At the buzzer: Sixers arena gets final Council approval on last day of session

The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena, if passed this year, could open for the 2031 season

Philadelphia

Updated Policy

Give-and-go: Philadelphia City Council gives initial approval to amended Sixers arena deal

The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation needed to begin the project by the end of this year

Philadelphia

Policy

Postponed: Philly Council delays Sixers arena vote twice, pushes vote to Thursday

The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation by the end of this year.

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.

Policy

Policy

Philly Mayor Parker unveils plans, legislative package for proposed 76ers arena complex

The mayor held her second town hall in a week to provide further details about how the city is approaching the next steps in redeveloping the swath of real estate that cuts across the Market East and Chinatown neighborhoods.

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.

Philadelphia

Politics

76ers arena plan OK’d by Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker despite opposition

The Sixers’s 76 Place proposal has drawn both excitement and criticism since its unveiling in 2022

Capitol Beat

Policy

Rep. Manny Guzman discusses state House Dems’ Central PA Delegation, recent budget wins

The chair of the General Assembly’s Central Pennsylvania Delegation says this year’s state budget contains lots of good things for residents across the commonwealth.

Events

Personality

Energizing the economy

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

Politics

Politics

‘We won’t be displaced’: Thousands march through Center City Philadelphia protesting proposed Sixers arena

Increased traffic and Chinatown’s survival were among the concerns driving people to protest in a downpour.

Capitol Beat

Policy

In the battle over how to legislate skill games, everyone is playing for keeps

With looming court rulings and potential budget deficits, is it time to bet on skill games regulation?

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

Five for Friday: Skill Game Summer

What to know about the status of the controversial gaming machines in the commonwealth.

Sponsored Content

Sponsor Content

Q&A with Claire Marrazzo

A conversation with the senior vice president of economic competitiveness for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

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.