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Kiva Zip brings microfinance to Philadelphia

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 07, 2014

Small businesses and startups in the City of Brotherly Love now have a powerful new tool: Kiva Zip provides crowdfunded, zero-interest loans to entrepreneurs that engage with their communities. Become a lender on October 15 and double your impact.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Food, Philanthropy, Startups

North Philadelphia, Germantown

Life after AxisPhilly

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, September 30, 2014

After the shuttering of a much-touted media hub, what's next for Temple University's Center for Public Interest Journalism and Philadelphia media as a whole?

Higher Education, Media, Philanthropy

North Philadelphia

What's Next for William Penn High School?

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Flying Kite continues our look at the fate of the city's shuttered schools. In North Philadelphia, a valuable neighborhood institution is caught between community interests and an ascendent university.

Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation

North Philadelphia

A big game of Jenga at Five Points Alley in Cincy

National Skyline: Urban alleys become pathways to revitalization

Eric Peterson Tuesday, May 06, 2014

From Seattle to Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, forgotten alleys are being reinvented. Often perceived as dirty and dangerous, these narrow gems are moving beyond garbage and garages to become havens for pedestrians, public art and small businesses.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild

North Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill

Germantown High School was built in 1914

What's next for Germantown High School?

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, April 22, 2014

This century-old neighborhood institution closed its doors last year. As with other schools shuttered by the district, its future is in limbo. Could it become a vocational school? A community space? A mixed-use hub? Time will tell.

Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

North Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mt. Airy

TEDxPhiladelphia returns with a manifesto for the 'New Workshop of the World'

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Friday's showcase of 'ideas worth sharing' made an argument for Philadelphia as 'The New Workshop of the World.' Speakers touched on education, development, access and modern manufacturing.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Food, Higher Education, Human Capital, Inventing the Future, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Talent Dividend, Venture Capital

North Philadelphia

Atlas of the City of Philadelphia (West Philadelphia), 1927

With vacant land in the news, Funeral for a Home takes a nuanced look at the demolition epidemic

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, November 19, 2013

This local project looks to craft a meaningful post-script for a vacant home in Mantua. A team from Temple is capturing the neighborhood's collective memory, and planning for the lot's post-demolition future.

Arts and Culture, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Reading Viaduct Rally, Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll and the final 104.5 Block Party

Juliet Verde Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Check out our top picks for early-September events.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

Inventing the Future: Operation Eve taps the technical and creative talents of young women

Dana Henry Tuesday, August 13, 2013

According to the National Science Foundation, female fifth-graders demonstrate the same level of interest and ability in STEM subjects as their male counterparts. By ninth grade, they fall behind. This Breadboard program looks to close that gap.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Inventing the Future

North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

In an era of budget cuts, CRED Magazine offers a creative outlet for the city's youth

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, July 30, 2013

While local schools continue to slash arts programming, the Village of Arts and Humanities produces a print magazine by youth for youth -- even finding the funds to pay their contributors.

Arts and Culture, Philanthropy

North Philadelphia

Back to School: Mastering the art of coffee at Temple University

Lee Stabert Tuesday, June 25, 2013

A couple of Tyler grads are using a spruced-up truck to bring stellar brew to the Temple campus, and creating an innovative community art practice in the process.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Food, Higher Education

North Philadelphia, Fishtown