Featured Stories

On the Ground: Saying goodbye to Camden

Lee Stabert Tuesday, August 13, 2013

We're wrapping up a year of On the Ground and saying so long to Camden.

Media, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Regionalism

Northeast, Germantown, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Baseball in Camden, brews on Broad Street and dining in University City

Juliet Verde Tuesday, July 23, 2013

This week's top events include a young professionals gathering in Camden, a GroundSwell happy hour at the PHS Pop-Up Garden and University City Dining Days.

Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife

University City, West Philadelphia

Inventing the Future: Breadboard sets up shop at the intersection of art and science

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, June 11, 2013

This innovative arm of the Science Center argues that creativity is essential to scientific discovery, while also giving artists and students access to the latest high-tech tools.

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

University City, West Philadelphia

Come for the health care, stay for the community-building

Rachel Dukeman Tuesday, May 21, 2013

When the Spectrum Community Health Center opens in July, it will dramatically increase access to health care in its West Philly neighborhood.

Healthcare, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Off-the-Wall Ball, 40th Street Summer Series and Hidden City's Kick-Off Party

Juliet Verde Tuesday, May 21, 2013

This week, party in support of Mural Arts, see a free concert in University City and hit up awesome art installations in underappreciated spaces.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

University City, West Philadelphia

Exploring Philadelphia's exquisite underbelly at the Hidden City Festival

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Get ready for Philadelphia's coolest event. Starting May 23, the second Hidden City Festival will activate nine historic spaces throughout the city, transforming vacant and underappreciated treasures into interactive art.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, On the Ground, Reuse / Rebuild, Tourism

Washington Square West, Center City, South Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, Northeast, Germantown, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia, Queen Village / Pennsport

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Art for woman, art for hunger and Jewish tunes

Juliet Verde Tuesday, April 30, 2013

This week's top events include a couple of art-related benefits and the city's inaugural Jewish Music Festival. Klezmer for life.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife

Bella Vista / Italian Market, West Philadelphia

Inventing the Future: Fighting blight in West Philly, one house at a time

Dana Henry Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Part detective, part hostage negotiator, Project Rehab's Ryan Spak is reviving University City's abandoned properties, and saving taxpayer dollars in the process. The key is giving everyone -- owners, city agencies, lenders and contractors -- a seat at the table.

Inventing the Future, Reuse / Rebuild

University City, West Philadelphia

Philly Tech Week: Can the creative class enliven commercial corridors?

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 23, 2013

A wide-ranging panel discussion on the connection between the creative community, tech and entrepreneurship demonstrated that in Philadelphia, the line between sectors is gloriously blurred.

Entrepreneurship, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

Spring Cleaning: Flying Kite's guide to local bike shops

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 12, 2013

It's that time of year again -- time to get a tune-up and fall back in love with your two-wheeled friend. Here are some of our favorite spots for all things bike in Philadelphia.

Entrepreneurship, Transportation

South Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fishtown, West Philadelphia

Inventing the Future: Dynamic public spaces will transform Drexel's campus and the neighborhood

Greg Meckstroth Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Thanks to an Updated Master Plan, Drexel aims to spend half a billion dollars on development in the coming years, urbanizing and greening their campus. University City will never be the same again.

Higher Education, Inventing the Future, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild

University City, West Philadelphia