Philadelphia Commerce Department Archives - Billy Penn at WHYY

Life is surging back to Center City, despite Philly’s deep challenges

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch December 12, 2022March 15, 2023

Can Philadelphia do what it needs to keep the momentum going?

Election 2022, News

Philly ballot questions both pass, creating a Department of Aviation and giving some high school grads a civil service exam boost

by Beatrice Forman November 8, 2022January 17, 2023

Election 2022, Latino Life in Philly, Power

Si los votantes lo aprueban, los aeropuertos de Filadelfia tendrán su propio departamento a nivel de gabinete

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch October 25, 2022January 17, 2023

Election 2022, Power

If voters approve, Philadelphia’s airports will get their own cabinet-level department

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch October 17, 2022January 17, 2023

Unused space at Philly rec centers will be offered to local entrepreneurs, who’ll get free rent in return for mentorship

by Asha Prihar August 2, 2022January 17, 2023

Philly has a new night mayor and he wants to party in your neighborhood

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch July 28, 2022January 17, 2023

Power

Why aren’t there any Black-owned supermarkets in Philly? These grocers are helping blaze a trail

by Michaela Winberg February 21, 2021January 17, 2023

News, Philly's coronavirus response

This West Philly biz owner is one of 550 who already got relief money from the city

by Layla A. Jones April 24, 2020January 17, 2023

Philly Pride shopping guide: Where to support LGBTQ businesses

by Michaela Winberg June 5, 2019January 17, 2023

Power

Will your favorite Philly restaurant be leaving for the suburbs too?

by Danya Henninger April 30, 2017January 17, 2023