Featured Stories

Greenbuild 2013 at the Convention Center

Greenbuild brings global leaders to town -- and shows them what Philly has to offer

Dana Henry Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Innovators in green building and design from around the world recently descended on our fair city, sharing their expertise and checking out the city's growing stable of sustainable architecture.

Design, International Talent, Moving Here, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Center City

Sustainable, efficient and organic -- aquaponics might just become urban farming's ace in the hole

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, December 03, 2013

This growing movement, which produces fish and fresh produce in a semi-closed system, offers tremendous advantages in areas low on space and fresh water. A few local groups are diving into the aquaponics game.

Emerging Technology, Food, Sustainability

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Founder Factory, sustainability at Drexel and Japanese drumming

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Check out Flying Kite's picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife, Sustainability

University City, West Philadelphia

National Spotlight: The rising creative reuse movement turns trash into treasure

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, September 24, 2013

American cities are home to growing number of recycling facilities catering to artists, educators and other creative types. Philadelphia is getting in on the action, creating green jobs and keeping waste out of landfills.

Arts and Culture, Design, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Kensington/Port Richmond

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

Progress in the bike share game

Lee Stabert Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Dance on the Falls Bridge, Greenfest and Camden's Anti-Violence Block Party

Nicole Woods Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Check out our list of the next two weeks' best events.

Nightlife, On the Ground, Sustainability

Going farm(s) to table with Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op

Drew Lazor Tuesday, July 23, 2013

This rapidly expanding cooperative brings organic, locally-grown produce to restaurants and consumers throughout the region -- less than 24 hours after it was harvested. Manager Casey Spacht is maestro of the mayhem.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Sustainability

From the Editor: Diary of a LFFC CSA shareholder

Lee Stabert Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Behind the logistics are thousands of CSA members who receive boxes of fresh produce weekly from Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op -- including me.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Sustainability

Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

Bottle It: Pennsylvania's Greenest Wineries

Mark Kenny Tuesday, July 16, 2013

From large geothermal systems to composting, these four winemakers are contributing to PA's growing wine industry while treading lightly on the land and resources. [Keystone Edge]

Food, Sustainability

Green building projects reshape local neighborhoods

Dana Henry Tuesday, June 18, 2013

While Philly might be playing catch-up in the sustainable building movement, here are three exciting projects that bode well for the future.

Design, Sustainability

South Philadelphia, North 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

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

Inventing the Future: Salvation through retrofitting at the Navy Yard

Dana Henry Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Building 661, a crumbling, long-forgotten structure, is being reborn as the Center for Building Energy Science. When construction is complete, it will serve as a nationally-recognized lab and test case for energy-efficient retrofits.

Emerging Technology, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Sustainability

South Philadelphia