Is Almost Getting Amazon HQ2 The Next Best Thing?

A new book indicates Philly was really close to getting Amazon’s second headquarters in 2019. Philly 3.0’s engagement director lays out what we can learn from that

By Jon Geeting

“The City That Holds No One Accountable”

How’s that for a new Philly marketing slogan? The latest example: All the high-fiving over our Amazon participation trophy

By Larry Platt

Guest Commentary: Bribing Businesses Won’t Boost Philly’s Economy

A free market advocate bemoans the loss of Amazon—but suggests we look to our own for creating real business opportunity in Philly

By Jennifer Stefano

Reality Check: Where’s the real Amazon conversation?

Philly’s on the top 20 list for Amazon’s HQ2, but without the right preparation, could the results be disastrous? WURD’s afternoon host has more

By Charles D. Ellison

Droppin’ The Mic

The city’s Amazon pitch paints a thrilling picture of a vibrant, innovative city. Now it’s time to get the political class in the city and state to sign on

By Larry Platt

Guest Commentary: Philadelphia, the Easy Choice

On Thursday, the city launched its Amazon bid with these rousing words from a native, businesswoman and lover of all that is Philly

By Brigitte Daniel

Guest Commentary: What Could Amazon Do For Us?

A good government advocate urges the megacorp to push Philly to be its best self

By Brett Mandel

The Amazon Follies

Is the Kenney administration creative enough to make the sale?

By Larry Platt