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VIDEO: Hundreds find new ideas for their cities at inaugural Urban Innovation Exchange

Iron Coast Tuesday, October 21, 2014

In September, the Urban Innovation Exchange hosted its first convening in Detroit. Participants came from around the country, and for three days, Motor City became a marketplace for ideas.

Arts and Culture, Design, Food, Media

Memo to Innovators and CEOs: It takes a team

Elise Vider Tuesday, October 14, 2014

In a bit of serendipity, both a group of successful CEOs and best selling author Walter Isaacson were in Philadelphia last week. Across two events, they delivered a cohesive message: Innovation, execution and success depend on teamwork.

Entrepreneurship, Media

Center City

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

Can small ideas add up to big change for cities? 13 projects that prove they can (VIDEO)

Claire Nelson & John Notarianni Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Urban revitalization is not built on stadiums and skyscrapers alone. Vibrant cities begin with passionate people working on the ground, doing the creative heavy lifting to make their communities better. Leading up to Urban Innovation Exchange, September 24-26 in Detroit, we take a look at 13 small projects with big potential.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Get pumped for DesignPhiladelphia 2014

Lee Stabert Tuesday, September 16, 2014

The recently released schedule only confirms what we already know: This festival is one of Philadelphia's most exciting institutions.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Tourism

A Little League World Series game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium

Five reasons to get excited about the Little League World Series, a PA tradition with a Philly twist

Lee Stabert Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Catch Taney Dragons fever! The town of Williamsport has plenty of charms, and they're on full display every August during this international event. Hit up the Series -- even if it's just on your TV dial -- and fall in love with Philly's first ever entrant.

Media, Tourism

Q&A: David Brussin of Monetate

Lee Stabert Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The co-founder of this Conshohocken-based eCommerce marketing company believes that targeting and personalization are the keys to success in the Internet age.

Entrepreneurship, Media

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Strolling in Media, Philly Beer Week fun and The Spruce Foundation's Gala

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City, Media

Culture Shock: PA's artisan cheese movement spreads the love

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Sure, the state's ascendent cheese scene boosts farmers and cheesemakers, but it also feeds an ecosystem of writers, artists, educators, eaters and retail experts -- especially in Philadelphia.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Media, Sustainability

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.