Business
Budget
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
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
Energizing the economy
PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues
Economic Development
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
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
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
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
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
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s pitch for a WNBA team – and how 76 Place could factor in
Philly remains the largest city in the nation without a WNBA franchise
Law Enforcement
Philadelphia City Council bans skill game machines within city businesses, giving exceptions to bars and restaurants
Legislation banning the unregulated video gaming terminals was unanimously approved
Agriculture
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers acquire HP Hood facility in Philadelphia
Gov. Shapiro said Tuesday the investment will keep 178 jobs in the community
Business
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
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U.S. Congress
Opinion: Congress should match food retailers’ commitment to women, infants and children
A program that helps millions of families access healthy food could face a $1 billion shortfall – if Congress fails to act.
Events
‘Building bridges of hope and opportunity’: PA leaders convene for 2024 City & State Diversity Summit
More than 200 people attended the half-day conference.
Cherelle Parker
Mayor Parker has long promised to clean up Philadelphia – but how that happens remains unclear
Her early personnel and policy decisions have advocates questioning if the city will see more of the same
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia City Council moves ahead with prohibition of skill games
City officials are tackling the issue amid legislative inaction at the state level
Philadelphia
A sustainability-focused VC founder just took over Penn’s board of trustees
Five things to know about Ramanan Raghavendran, a University of Pennsylvania alumnus who cofounded investment firm Amasia.
News & Politics
Casey, Fetterman skeptical of $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel
Fetterman vowed to use his position and platform to block the sale.
Business
Pennsylvania stands alone on clarifying BEAD plan
States will have to adhere to existing law to meet the $42.5 billion broadband program requirements
Business
PA officials react to feds easing capital requirement for broadband funding
The rule, which required internet companies to put down millions of dollars upfront, would have excluded all but the biggest providers
