Tag: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

Widener students working with civil engineering associate professor Xiaochao Tang Partnered with DELCORA to develop geopolymer cement using sewage sludge ash.Education

Widener Engineering Awarded Nearly $280,000 in Grants to Advance Innovation Across Industries

Faculty in Widener University’s School of Engineering have been awarded grants from federal and state institutions designed to advance student research experiences and industry…

Elected officials, city representatives, and community members cut the ribbon at Ziehler Playground in Olney.Parks and recreation

Ziehler Playground in Olney Gets A Makeover After $7.5 Million Investment From City’s Rebuild Program

Less than a year after breaking ground, city and state leaders were on hand at Ziehler Playground in Olney for a ribbon cutting ceremony on…

Leonardo Helicopter TH119 flying over PhiladelphiaEconomic Development

Leonardo Helicopters US Showcases Philadelphia's Appeal in New Momentum Makers Series

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia is making significant strides in attracting and expanding companies within the region, showcasing its impact on the local…

Pennsylvania

State’s Chief Transformation Officer Aims to Simplify How Pennsylvania Does Business, Unravel Red Tape

Pennsylvania is known as a notoriously tough place to start or run a business, but its new Chief Transformation Officer Ben Kirshner is working on…

A business corridor in Philadelphia.Economic Development

Grant Money Could Be On the Way To Hundreds of Philadelphia Small Businesses

As COVID-19 relief money runs out, hundreds of small business owners in Philadelphia could be getting some grant money, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for…

Circuit Trails CoalitionParks and recreation

Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023

The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year…

Reaney Street renovationConstruction

$1.4 Million Reaney Street Renovation Near Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park Celebrated in Chester

The Philadelphia Union and the Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County were among those who celebrated the yearlong $1.4 million reconstruction of an 850-foot…