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Seaport Museum

Debunking the List: Philly As Most Depressed City is Laughable

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 17, 2012
A psychology website ranks our city as the most depressed based on Google Trends and an assortment of keywords. Both its methodology and presentation are bogus.
Gabriel Stark

Philly's Next Rap Star is From Haverford College?

Ivana Ng Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Bronx-bred Gabriel "Starky" Stark has worked hard at his craft on the Main Line, building a support team from other Tri-Co schools and focusing on production value and historical themes. His latest album, Starky F Kennedy, dropped on Jan. 7.
Flocking to Philly

Flocking to Philly: International Visitors Up Nearly 50 Percent

Elise Vider Monday, December 12, 2011
Visitors from Western Europe, and increasingly India, China and elsewhere in Asia, are flocking here for history, conventions and shopping.
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Talent Dividend: How More College Grads Can Add to Our Bottom Line

Tracy Certo Tuesday, November 29, 2011
College degrees lead to prosperous cities, adding billions to a city's bottom line. Philadelphia is among 57 cities competing for a $1M prize to boost college attainment.
Evan Malone at Next Fab

Group Think: Models of Collaborative Consumption Catch On in Philly

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 15, 2011
In Philadelphia, we share rides and workspaces and 3D printers, to name a few. As the concept grows nationally, our region stands to gain.
origami_abs

Best of TEDxPhilly: Tough Talks and Origami

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Speakers were as gritty as this year's theme, The City, and we tried to spread some old-fashioned folding fun down in The Fractory at Temple.
West Philly

Cost of Living: How Expensive is Philadelphia?

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 01, 2011
When it comes to life in a major U.S. city, we are a surprisingly good deal, with lower rents than places like Seattle and Baltimore.
University City Science Center

Scalable Innovation: Science Center Panel, Temple Prof Explore Paths

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Whether it's about saving lives or cities, innovation can be on a faster track in Greater Philadelphia, and here's how some of the region's brightest minds propose we speed it up.
Roz Duffy

Q&A: Roz Duffy, TEDx Philly

Sue Spolan Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Philly's stellar girl has the inside chatter on the talks that will take The City by storm on Nov. 8 at the Temple Performing Arts Center. Read on for 20 percent off your ticket.
Mayor Michael Nutter with David Boreanaz

QUICK TAKE: Mighty Big Night for Long-Awaited Mighty Macs

Mark McNutt Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Here's a brief behind-the-scenes look at the premiere for this locally inspired, filmed and produced movie about the 1972 Immacualta College women's basketball team.
Design Philly

It's Not a Festival; DesignPhiladelphia Could Be Our Economic Savior

Elise Vider Tuesday, October 11, 2011
In its seventh year and now a brand agency, Hilary Jay's movement runs Oct. 13-23, putting forth its collective might with 150 public events.
Kelly Hayes

MIND THE GAP: What A Year Off Means to Potential Employers

Veronica Moul Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Whether it's teaching English in South Korea or going on tour with a punk rock band, a gap-year experience should mean something to you and potential employers.
Darla Jackson

How to Make It In Philly As a Sculptor

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Turns out Philadelphia is a pretty good place to be if you're a sculptor. Here's why, including a look at the careers of those who have molded success out of the city's many inspirations.
Rachel Cohen

Q&A: Rachel Cohen, Hand2Paw

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Penn senior from Abington founded a nonprofit that connects homeless youth with homeless animals, addressing two major city problems in one fell, loving swoop.
POPPED

FLYING PHOTO: Moved Inside, POPPED! Festival Still Goes Off

Jeff Fusco Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The weather-related venue change was hardly ideal, but the annual two-day festival still packed a punch with one of the heartiest lineups in its brief history.
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