Business

Ideas We Should Steal: Becoming a Manufacturing Hub
Pennsylvania lags behind Ohio, Michigan and other states in an economy-boosting 21st century manufacturing resurgence. Drexel’s Metro Finance head lays out what PA must do to catch up
By Bruce Katz, Milena Dovali, and Avanti Krovi
Guest Commentary: Urban Doom Loop … Really?
A story in the Wall Street Journal last week singled Philly out for having an empty office district. The head of the Center City District wonders: Do facts even matter anymore?
By Paul R. Levy
The Rental Market Sucks
And it will keep getting worse, Drexel Metro Finance head argues, unless government responds
By Bruce Katz and Ben Preis
Big Rube’s Philly: Thrift Shops Are Hidden Gems
A fashion forerunner and through-and-through Philadelphian reveals the best spot for thrifting locally. Hint: It’s outside city limits.
By Reuben Harley
Ideas We Should Steal: More Parklets
Mini on-street parks in cities like Chicago build community and help businesses thrive. So why doesn’t Philly have more of them?
By Natalie Pompilio
Keep Pennsylvanians … in Pennsylvania
The state is losing residents to less expensive and less taxed states down south. We must prove, a free-market analyst urges, that we are “open for business”
By Nathan Benefield
Guest Commentary: The Tipped Wage is Essential to Restaurant Owners and Employees
The manager of a Manayunk restaurant on why Harrisburg shouldn’t mess with the current payment formula for food servers
By Sean McGranaghan
Guest Commentary: The Next Mayor Must Prioritize Sustainable Businesses
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia on how our elected leaders can support values-driven small businesses in Philly
By Devi Ramkissoon