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March 24, 2020
Equity and Planning for Post-Covid-19 Philadelphia
Nero fiddled while Rome was burning. While local authorities and politicians quarrel over petty spoils, our boys are dying on the plains of France in...
February 13, 2020
New Hires
PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 13, 2020) – The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, the region’s think-and-do tank that addresses critical issues facing the...
November 21, 2019
Economy League Champions Innovative Solutions To Support Philadelphia’s Food Economy
After complex research, we are working to create better food solutions, provide opportunity for food insecure residents, and increase the region’s...
October 23, 2019
Economy League and Reading Terminal Market host “Made to Order: The Future of Philadelphia’s Food Economy"
On October 15, the Economy League partnered with the Reading Terminal Market to host “Made to Order: The Future of Philadelphia’s Food Economy” at...
October 17, 2019
Building Momentum for Change: The Vision of Healthy Town Tioga Project
The many layers of the Healthy Town vision reflect the breadth of investment and support necessary to effectively drive inclusive growth and shared...
February 14, 2019
Support the Full City Finalists on GoFundMe!
We're thrilled to partner with GoFundMe to help support the Full City Challenge finalists! GoFundMe has created a dedicated cause page on their...
February 7, 2019
Vertical farms, rescued food, a healthy corner store? Meet the Full City Challenge finalists
Five teams will vie for a $5,000 prize to help solve Philly’s hunger issues. Palumbo Academy student Zanayja had a relatively simple question. Why...
January 22, 2019
January Reads
Economy League staff shares compelling reads on compelling subjects. Jennifer Egmont’s Pick: Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why...
January 22, 2019
Get Tickets to the Full City Challenge Main Event!
January 20, 2019
Full City Challenge Featured on NBC10's @Issue
Economy League Managing Director Nick Frontino, Billy Penn Editor Danya Henninger, and General Manager of West Philadelphia's Eat Cafe Valerie Erwin...