Economy

For decades, Philadelphia has tried to rehabilitate vacant properties to create affordable housing options, but progress has stalled — and it’s not for lack of redevelopment efforts. [continue reading…]

Hatboro Dish, an 80-seat restaurant in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, has struggled financially over the past year, but recently received financial help from the Barstool Fund. [continue reading…]

Concerned citizens and advocates met with Philadelphia City Council members recently to demand wealthy nonprofits in the city, especially universities, pay their fair share of property taxes.  Nonprofits don’t pay property taxes but often make [continue reading…]

Adam Leiter answers questions on how the East Passyunk Avenue has handled COVID-19. [continue reading…]

In a hearing on Philadelphia’s path towards economic recovery, testimony from officials stressed plans to make the new economy more fair. [continue reading…]

As food insecurity and financial precarity increase, demand for services are needed now more than ever. Several non-profit organizations have changed their operations so that clients, volunteers, and staff can operate safely and, when it matters, in person. [continue reading…]

As Philadelphians remain under a statewide stay-at-home order and non-essential businesses keep their doors closed, questions surrounding how COVID-19 affects unemployment have taken center stage. Many Philadelphia residents are unable to work remotely and are [continue reading…]

A shave, a haircut … and a good book? A North Philadelphia barber shop is part of a program to help increase literacy and help strengthen the community. Jasmond Schoolfield, better known as “Jazz the [continue reading…]