Featured Stories

Inventing the Future: From original idea to billion dollar enterprise

Dana Henry Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Philadelphia's fertile entrepreneurial environment has produced world class tech and science companies. We're checking in with some of the city's most successful homegrown hits.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Healthcare, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, Sustainability, Transportation

University City

Boosting creativity at the intersection of art and community

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Knight Arts challenge continues to foster some of Philadelphia most creative projects. Here are three of this year's winners, all working to make Philadelphia a more interesting, stimulating and engaging place.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Transportation

Center City

Remaking Market East

Tara Nurin Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Can Market East become just as lively at night as it is during the day? The city's tourism and development mavens certainly hope so -- and they've come together to polish up one of Center City's key corridors.

Design, Tourism, Transportation

Market East

Inventing the Future: Rethinking Market Street

Greg Meckstroth Tuesday, April 09, 2013

The Porch at 30th Street Station sparked the effort to makeover a key stretch of Market Street. In a few short years, this vital University City corridor will be denser, more vibrant and increasingly pedestrian-friendly.

Arts and Culture, Design, Higher Education, Inventing the Future, Transportation

University City

L to R Josh Sevin, Danielle Cohn, Jill Michal, Bob Moul

From the Editor: What does it mean to be a 'World Class' city?

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Last week, the Economy League announced their plan for making Philadelphia globally competitive. Can we accomplish that goal and still maintain our unique charm?

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, International Talent, Moving Here, Regionalism, Transportation

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

From the Editor: Resist the urge to resist Valentine's Day

Lee Stabert Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Looking to escape the Valentine's Day cynicism spiral? Try doing something simple, sustainable or educational for your loved one.

Design, Food, Transportation

Beth Miller in the AIA bookstore - Arch St

Q&A: Beth Miller of the Community Design Collaborative

Lou Mancinelli Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The CDC and their stable of volunteer design professionals help community groups answer the big questions about the future of their neighborhoods' built environment.

Design, Neighborhood Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild, Transportation

Center City, Kensington/Port Richmond