Capitol Beat

Policy

Constellation says restart of Three Mile Island reactor is ahead of schedule

The leader of a regional business group said Wednesday that the effort will be an ‘economic development boon’ for the region.

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.

Economic Development

Policy

‘Tourism on steroids’: How the next 18 months will determine Philadelphia’s future as a travel destination

Plans have been in the works for years on how to best capitalize on the flood of visitors – and dollars – when the city hosts the Semiquincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, the World Cup, and more.

Economic Development

Policy

PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade

Tourism is a key driver of Pensylvania’s economy – and new state initiatives aim to make it even more vital to businesses, residents and state coffers.

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

Special Reports

Personality

A Q&A with Mary Jo Daley

Chair of the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee

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.

Philadelphia

Policy

‘We have to start from scratch:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials announce Sixers arena deal

The team and Comcast Spectacor reached an agreement that backpedals on controversial Center City arena

Economic Development

Politics

Upset alert: Sixers strike surprise deal to stay in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s NBA team backed out of a controversial Center City arena plan that had many city residents up in arms.

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.