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    Philadelphia Region

    Consumers in Philadelphia Region Pull Back on Spending, Fed Reports

    January 21, 2026

    With strong economic growth but a slowing labor market last year, a theme of 2026 will be “waiting for clarity,” according to Federal Reserve Bank…

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    Economic Development

    ‘Cautious Optimism’ the Refrain at Firstrust Bank-Sponsored Chamber Event on State of Region’s Economy

    January 20, 2026

    Business and civic leaders from across the region recently gathered for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s annual State of the Economy event, where…

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    Real Estate

    Washington Post: Homes Are Getting Older and Crumbling, Especially in Northeast Cities Like Philadelphia

    September 26, 2025

    In various cities across the nation, especially those like Philadelphia, homeowners are struggling to maintain and repair their aging homes, writes Tim Craig for The…

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    Banking & Finance

    Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ushers In New Era As Anna Paulson Takes Reigns

    July 11, 2025

    Anna Paulson officially began her tenure as the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY.…

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    Banking & Finance

    Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Announces Next President

    April 24, 2025

    The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has been in search of its next president and recently announced the appointment of Anna Paulson to become its…

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    Manufacturing

    Manufacturing Activity in Philadelphia Region Expands Overall, Survey Finds

    October 29, 2024

    Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded overall, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s October Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. Indicators for current general…

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    Economic Development

    As Longtime Sponsor of Philly Chamber’s Annual Economic Outlook, Firstrust Bank Underscores Its Commitment to Region’s Economic Development

    December 27, 2023

    For the 14th consecutive year, Firstrust Bank — Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank, which was founded during the Great Depression — sponsored The Chamber of Commerce for…

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    Philadelphia Among Peer Cities Most Heavily Reliant on Eds and Meds Economy

    October 14, 2022

    A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that higher education institutions and hospitals power close to 13 percent of the economy…

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    Manufacturing

    August 2022 Manufacturing Activity Grinds Forward Locally for First Time in Three Months

    August 25, 2022

    The Phila.-area manufacturing industry topped its projections for Aug., expanding for the first time in three months. But there’s still a long way to go…

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    Commerce

    Angst on the Assembly Line: Manufacturing in Phila. Area Sees Weakest Growth in Two Years

    May 23, 2022

    A survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia shows that regional manufacturing expanded only marginally in May, recording the weakest growth in two years.…

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    Banking & Finance

    Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Appoints Meridian Bank CEO to Its Advisory Council

    March 24, 2022

    The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has appointed Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas to a three-year term on its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC).…

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    Lack of Skilled Workers a Major Concern for Local Companies

    January 31, 2018

    Lack of skilled workers ahead of the coming hiring boom is one of the main concerns of Philadelphia-area companies, writes Bob Fernandez for the Philadelphia…

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