Veteran-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia

Support these local businesses opened by local veterans after their military service

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy and Katherine Rapin

The Coming Artificial Intelligence Crash

A local economics expert doesn’t wonder if an AI downturn is coming — just how bad it will be

By Richard Vague
Citizen Recommends

Women Investing Better

Are you an impact-investing curious woman? Spend a couple of hours meeting up with local, private, values-aligned investment opportunities to grow wealth and do good

By Courtney DuChene

More than Street Cleaning

After four years, Glitter has proven it can create jobs, clean neighborhoods, build community — and, even, reduce gun violence

By Courtney DuChene

Building Community Through … Babka

In a sea of bakery pop-ups in Philly, Queen Village’s Rougarou Baking is a window into what makes this city so special

By Ellen Miller
Business for Good

Zenith Wealth Partners

Jason Ray launched his financial advisory firm with a singular mission: Closing the racial wealth gap in Philadelphia. So far, it’s generated $100 million for its clients

By Courtney DuChene
The New Urban Order

Can We Make Car-Free Streets Permanent?

Everyone loves once-a-week open streets. What would it take to transform the happenings into a full-time situation?

By Diana Lind

Giving Small Businesses Free Money

A City-run coalition of lenders has distributed $2 million in grants to microbusinesses in Philly

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

Hart of Catering & Cafe, a Haven for Healing

Every day, the owners of a Rittenhouse Square cafe practice gratitude for their journey through addiction and homelessness— by caring for Philadelphians going through the same

By Charissa Howard
Guest Commentary

The Business Case for Pay Equity

Why Philadelphia can't wait until 2068 to compensate women the same as the men who work the same jobs

By Meghan Pierce