Regional Direction
January 27th 2023
Philadelphia Neighborhood Changes - Part 1: Resident Populations
With the recent release of the five-year estimates of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), we can now examine recent demographic and socioeconomic changes among Philadelphia’s neighborhoods – using our historic neighborhood mapping tool. This allows us to keep up to date... Read More
Regional Direction
January 17th 2023
New Residents in Philadelphia – Part 1
In this Leading Indicator we dig into the new resident population of Philadelphia since 2018 to better understand changes in the region’s labor market in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Philadelphia has seen growth in its out-of-state resident population since the start of the pandemic [1], and... Read More
Regional Direction
December 14th 2022
A Review of 2022's Leading Indicators
In our last Leading Indicator of 2022, we reflect on our work this past year and review lessons learned. We also want to hear from you, our readers, about what you think we should cover in 2023; Please Take our 2023 Topic Poll. Reviewing Themes for 2022 Leading Indicators In 2022, our... Read More
Regional Direction
November 30th 2022
Building a Multi-Dimensional Index to Benchmark Philadelphia
This Leading Indicator introduces a research endeavor at the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia to analyze peer cities of Philadelphia across several socioeconomic indicators for improved comparative analysis. The interplay of different regional socioeconomic characteristics creates a complex... Read More
Regional Direction
November 15th 2022
Inflation in Greater Philadelphia: The October 2022 Update
This Leading Indicator provides updates on localized inflation rates for Greater Philadelphia after the release of latest October 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As price increases continue to slow down from August 2022, we unpack the impact of... Read More
Regional Direction
November 3rd 2022
Test Driving the Anchor Economy Dashboard
For years, hospitals and universities have been regarded as key players in regional economies. While corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities may relocate to reduce costs, these so-called ‘anchor institutions’ are rooted in place through assets like real estate, infrastructure, and human... Read More
Regional Direction
October 20th 2022
Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Labor Markets
This Leading Indicator looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on private wage, employment, and establishment growth using recent estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). We dig deeper into the short-term impact of the pandemic across these economic metrics for the 20 largest... Read More
Regional Direction
October 5th 2022
Remote Working in Philadelphia
This Leading Indicator looks at how remote work in Philadelphia has changed before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We use the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) to dig deeper into what remote work looks like across different demographic groups and... Read More
Regional Direction
September 21st 2022
Inflation in Greater Philadelphia: The August 2022 Update
This Leading Indicator provides an update on localized inflation rates for Greater Philadelphia after the release of latest August 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) estimates by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As prices slow down for the first time in the last twelve months, we unpack the impact of... Read More
Regional Direction
September 8th 2022