Business

“A Pathway Into Wealth”
Hopeworks and other local programs are training Philadelphians for jobs in the growing healthcare industry while creating financial stability — and mobility
By Jessica Blatt Press
AOC’s Favorite Philly Cafe
How an unpretentious neighborhood coffee shop in Fairmount is becoming the go-to for politicos from the New York U.S. congresswoman to Mayor Parker to Tony Watlington
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of … Less Work?
A 32-hour workweek could become a calling card for Philly, boost the economy, and improve mental health, says the founder of 4 Day Philly
By Malcolm Burnley
Time for Shapiro to Ditch Corporate Welfare and Cut Red Tape
A policy analyst for the state’s free market think tank on how to grow Pennsylvania’s stagnant economy
By Elizabeth Stelle
Ali Velshi Talks About Tariffs
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains what these import-export taxes are, who'll benefit from them — and who'll pay for them
By Ali Velshi
Burger and Fries With A Halal Twist
The iconic brand maker, photographer and chef meets up with a local Indian-American entrepreneur who’s finding fast success serving halal smashburgers, fries and milkshakes
By Reuben Harley
More Worker-Owned Businesses
How about a workplace where you share the wealth with your co-workers — including your boss? Pittsburgh, Boston and other cities are helping local businesses become employee-owned, with benefits for all
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Dominique Calhoun
The iconic brand marketer, photographer and chef speaks with one of Philadelphia’s most recherché tastemakers, whose high-end clients include former Eagle Malcolm Jenkins
By Reuben Harley
Black Girl Ventures
Calling all Black and Brown women entrepreneurs! On November 1, for the second time this fall, a traveling Shark Tank-like competition coming to Philly with cash, prizes and boundless enthusiasm
By Navya Nair
Sammy Grossman
An entrepreneurial 18-year-old from Center City launches Project Spread Smiles, a line of limited edition t-shirts, hoodies and trucker hats that promote mental health and public happiness
By Lauren McCutcheon