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,…
Pew Applauds New Philadelphia Retirement Savings Bills
WASHINGTON—The Pew Charitable Trusts commends the City Council for passage of legislation to create PhillySaves, a new automated…
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…
Pennsylvania’s Public Universities Seek to Strengthen Partnerships, Boost Trust, and Deepen Impact
The leaders of three of Pennsylvania’s biggest universities had a clear message for their peers at a recent…
Philadelphia’s Homicides at Historic Lows
In cities across the country, homicide rates have dropped below pre-pandemic levels. In Philadelphia, homicides have not only…
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…
Pennsylvania’s Lack of Building Has Contributed to Housing Shortage, Hurt Affordability
Overview Housing costs rise when there are not enough homes to…
Pew Awards $2.6 Million to Transform Philadelphia’s Community Spaces, Nonprofit Sector, and Workforce Training
PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced $2.6 million in new grants to three organizations working to advance economic…