[VT I Philadelphia, PA January 8, 2026] Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today hosted a ceremonial signing of legislation authorizing funding for the revitalization of Philadelphia’s interim […]
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Philadelphia Awards $450,000 in SBIR/STTR Matching Grants to Support Life Sciences Commercialization in Philadelphia
[VT – Philadelphia, PA January 10, 2026 ] The Philadelphia Department of Commerce, through its Office of Business Development, has awarded $450,000 in SBIR/STTR Matching Grants to 21 […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $82 Million to Expand Recreation and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania
[VT I Harrisburg, PA January 8, 2026] Governor Josh Shapiro today announced a nearly $82 million investment in state funding to support more than 295 recreation […]
National ACE and Grubhub Launch 2025 Restaurant Accelerator & Community Fund Grant
[VT – Philadelphia, October 22, 2025] National ACE, in partnership with Grubhub, announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Restaurant Accelerator & Community […]
Inaugural Golden Eagle Awards Gala Celebrates Asian American Business Leaders, Unveils a New Blueprint for Regional
[VT – Philadelphia, October 3, 2025] The Asian American Business Alliance of Greater Philadelphia (AABAGP) hosted its first-ever Golden Eagle Awards Gala at the Live! Casino […]
Philadelphia Marks a New Milestone in International Relations: Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Visits with Mayor Cherelle Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson
[ VT September 25, 2025, Philadelphia] Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia and the country’s first female president, arrived in Philadelphia today. […]
Federal Reserve Releases Economic Projections: 2025–2028 Outlook for Growth, Inflation, and Interest Rates
[VT | Philadelphia | Sept. 17, 2025] FOMC members’ and Federal Reserve Bank presidents’ expectations for key economic indicators, including real GDP growth, the unemployment rate, […]
Federal Reserve Details Monetary Policy Implementation Following Rate Cut
[VT | Philadelphia | Sept. 17, 2025] Following its decision on September 17, 2025, to lower the target range for the federal funds rate to 4%–4.25%, […]
Federal Reserve Lowers Federal Funds Rate to 4%–4.25%; Press Conference Briefly Delayed
[VT | Philadelphia | Sept. 17, 2025] The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on September 17, 2025, that it would lower the target range for the federal […]
Philadelphia’s University City Science Center Launches Capital Readiness Program to Help Health Tech Startups Strengthen Fundraising Capabilities
[VT | Philadelphia | Sept. 16, 2025] Philadelphia, September 2025 — The Capital Readiness Program, designed for high-potential medtech, digital health, and healthcare technology startups, is […]