What It’s Like to Be an Older Adult in Philadelphia
The population of adults ages 65 and over has grown significantly in recent years, both in Philadelphia and…
Who Leads Philadelphia’s Nonprofits? A Closer Look
The nonprofit sector makes up a significant portion of Philadelphia’s economy, employing about 30% of the city’s nongovernmental…
Regional Collaboration Can Help to Create ‘Good Jobs’ in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Although overall employment has grown steadily in Southeastern Pennsylvania in recent years, an analysis by the Brookings Institution…
Higher Education’s Role in Preparing Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Workforce
Higher education institutions play a key role in fostering economic development and job readiness. And in Greater Philadelphia,…
How Pro Bono Partnerships Could Strengthen Philadelphia’s Public Sector
Philadelphia’s business and civic sectors have a wide range of capabilities to offer the public sector. Health care…
In Philadelphia’s Older Households, Many Are Longtime Homeowners
The population of older Americans is growing. And it is growing in Philadelphia, too, albeit more slowly than…
Business Ownership in Philadelphia and Other Major U.S. Cities
Overview Business ownership, like homeownership, is a major driver of economic mobility and wealth for many individuals and…