Philadelphia

Multi-billion dollar development plan shares new vision for South Philadelphia Sports Complex

Writer: Andrea Teran 2 min read March 2024 — Comcast Spectacor revealed its ambitious $2.5 billion redevelopment plan to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex into a vibrant mixed-use district, combining sports and entertainment with retail, restaurants and a hotel. The project's initial phase, with $12 million allocated for the

2024-03-04T16:37:05-05:00March 1st, 2024|Economy, Philadelphia, Sports|

Regional Review: Philadelphia draws strength from green economy, life sciences

Writer: Esteban Pages Regional Review is a year-end series from Capital Analytics that looks at key developments throughout the year and sets the stage for what’s to come in the near future. 3 min read  December 2023 — Despite higher interest rates and population loss, Philadelphia is closing 2023 on

2023-12-13T10:14:55-05:00December 13th, 2023|Economy, Life Sciences, Philadelphia, Regional Review|

Face Off: Transformative changes in the healthcare sector

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read July 2023 — Healthcare institutions in the Greater Philadelphia area find themselves navigating current market conditions and adapting to shifting patient expectations, setting the stage for transformative changes in their operations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health services and education grew

2023-07-12T15:38:05-04:00July 12th, 2023|Face Off, Healthcare, Philadelphia|

From ‘Swift City’ to sold-out shows, Taylor Swift’s impact on local economies

Writer: Eleana Teran and Ryan Gandolfo  2 min read May 2023 — Taylor Swift’s record-breaking 52-night, 20-city tour across the country is making waves beyond the music industry, creating a significant impact in local economies.  With soaring attendance numbers, the show has the potential to become one of the highest-grossing

UPenn Medicine: the latest school to break ranks with U.S. News rankings

Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read  January 2023 — UPenn Medicine has announced its decision to cease participation in the U.S. News and World Report rankings, even as several Philadelphia schools have once again made it to top spots. The U.S. News and World Report rankings are considered one of

Pennsylvania’s blue bulwark holds as Mastriano concedes

Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read November 2022 — With Democrats having pulled off the best midterm election season for the incumbent’s party in decades, Pennsylvania’s Doug Mastriano finally conceded to Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro on Sunday Five days after election day, Mastriano released a one-page statement in which he acknowledged

2022-11-14T13:39:24-05:00November 14th, 2022|Economy, Elections, Philadelphia|

Philadelphia entering global stage for sporting events and development

Writer: Joshua Andino  4 min read October 2022 — While Philadelphia’s tourism sector continues on its road to recovery, the region has a full itinerary of events and development over the coming years that will drive the local economy forward, establishing it as a global event destination.  The city’s stakeholders,