Economic Development
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Why King of Prussia Keeps Winning Major Employers
For decades, King of Prussia was best known for its mall, its highway access, and its sprawling office parks. But the Montgomery County community has steadily become something larger: one of suburban Philadelphia’s most powerful employment centers. Location and Tax Advantages The reason is not hard to see. King of Prussia gives companies a rare…
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Can Factory-Built Homes Help Philadelphia Close Its Housing Gap?
Philadelphia has a housing problem, and Mayor Cherelle Parker is betting that part of the answer might be built in a factory, writes Gabriel Donahue for Technical.ly. Her administration’s $2 billion H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Easy) initiative sets an ambitious target: 30,000 housing units created or restored across the city. But getting there means building…
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BusinessPA’s Aaron Pitts Brings Jobs, Investment, and a New Economic Strategy to Pennsylvania
As one of Pennsylvania’s foremost economic strategists, Aaron Pitts has spent the past year quietly dismantling the state’s longstanding business obstacles—and the results are hard to ignore, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Since joining the Shapiro administration through the BusinessPA team in 2024, Pitts has helped Pennsylvania lock in more than $41 billion…
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FIFA World Cup Spotlight on Chester: Will It Spark Economic Change for the Struggling City?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the Philadelphia region, and for Chester, it could mean a rare moment in the global spotlight. But whether that spotlight translates into lasting change is a question locals have heard before. As Lincoln Financial Field prepares to host World Cup matches next month, the Philadelphia Union is planning watch parties at…
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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian O’Neill and his King of Prussia firm MLP Ventures are now formally on the table, targeting sites near Renaissance Park, Swedeland Road, Horizon Drive, and River Road. Together, they represent…
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2026 PGA Championship Bringing Economic Boost to Delaware County
Businesses around Delaware County have been preparing for the 2026 PGA Championship in Newtown Square at Aronimink Golf Club, and the tourism expected to come with it, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. This week, Newtown Square will be providing a significant boost to the county’s economy thanks to the 200,000 additional individuals expected to be…
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Center City Remains Popular Residential Neighborhood and Jobs Hub, While Other Challenges Persist
While Center City Philadelphia is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, its recovery is further along than many other American downtowns because of its booming residential population, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The booming residential population is a big help, as the area’s foot traffic is still about 80 percent of…
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Money Magazine Names This Delaware County Town Among 50 Best Places to Live in US
Media Borough and Lancaster are two locations in Pennsylvania that are among the 50 best places to live in the U.S. for 2024, according to Money Magazine. Media was praised for being a walkable Philadelphia suburb with plenty of parks, restaurants and good schools, according to the Tribune News Service, as reported in the Daily…
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January Sees Slight Drop in PA Unemployment Rate, Record Number of Nonfarm Jobs
In January, the unemployment rate in Pennsylvania declined to 4.3 percent while nonfarm employment reached a new peak statewide, according to a preliminary report by the state Department of Labor & Industry, writes Ian Karbal for The Keystone. While the unemployment rate dipped slightly from 4.4 percent in December, it is still up from the…
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What’s Next for the Now Dormant Tower Theater in Upper Darby?
There hasn’t been any activity at Upper Darby’s Tower Theater since 2022, even though it’s stood as a cultural icon for 100 years, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It hosted vaudeville acts, served as a movie theater, and then as a live concert venue, bringing in some of the biggest names in the…
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Delaware County Is Home to 4 of Top 5 Most Affordable Philadelphia Suburbs
Staying in one of Philadelphia’s lower-cost boroughs can help travelers stretch their budgets. The surrounding suburbs also offer long-term savings for those considering a permanent move, writes Jess Simms of Islands.com. Four of the five most affordable Philadelphia suburbs are located in Delaware County. Chester ranks as the region’s most affordable suburb and is among…
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Florida Firm Acquires Spirit Golf, Operator of Four Bucks County Golf Courses
Sports Facilities Companies of Florida has acquired Lambertville-based Spirit Golf Management, the operator of four golf courses in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Jersey golf management firm will continue operating under its existing brand. With this acquisition, the Clearwater-based Sports Facilities will get to enter the Philadelphia market…
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Delaware County in Top 100 Best Counties to Live in Nation, 4th in PA
Delaware County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report by Niche. To determine the ranking, Niche compared counties in the country based on relevant metrics, such as public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local…
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This Delaware County Community Is Among the Wealthiest in the Region
Swarthmore Borough comes out on top as far as wealth, ranking among the top 20 percent wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia region, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s according to the latest U.S. Census American Community Survey data, looking at median household income. Between 2020 and 2024, Swarthmore Borough residents had an annual…
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Wealth Is Concentrated in These Delaware County ZIP Codes
There are several Delaware County ZIP Codes where wealth spends some time, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal ranking of the region’s wealthiest ZIP Codes. Two Delaware County ZIP Codes cracked the top 20, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Havertown, in ZIP Code 19083, ranked 14th, with a per capita income of…
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For First Time in Generations, Philadelphia’s Economy Ranks Among Nation’s Strongest
With the highest job growth of the 25 largest metropolitan areas last year, Philadelphia’s economy ranks among the strongest in the nation for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s economy outpaced thriving Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. This economic momentum is reflected in several major development projects…
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Several Bucks County Towns Make Big Strides Up Wealth Rankings
Several Bucks County municipalities have climbed the top 50 list in a regional income analysis, with some towns now staking a claim to the “Big Bucks County” label, writes Anthony R. Wood and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. New Hope and Solebury, towns linked to reality television personality Yolanda Hadid of Real Housewives of…
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6 Delaware County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and six are in Delaware County, writes Joane Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new ranking from the Business Journal looks at ZIP Codes with the highest concentration…
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