Featured Stories

Lots of Reasons to Cheer About University City

Elise Vider Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Projects totaling $2 billion and a healthy dose of collaboration have helped the pride of West Philly come a long way. All that's left is leveraging and messaging, says one of its leaders.

Design, Emerging Technology, Healthcare, High Technology, International Talent, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

University City, West Philadelphia

Q&A: Tyler Westnedge, At Media

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 20, 2011

He says Philly needs more high-profile advertising campaigns to help grow the bustling creative talent base here, and he's doing his part by generating results as well as controversy.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media, Moving Here

Old City / Society Hill

FK Insider: Mimi Harnish, Fairmount/Art Museum

Joe Petrucci Monday, September 19, 2011

This punk rock runner and budding make-up artist makes a big impact for canine cancer research at PennVet with her salute to Sarge.

Design, Healthcare, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy

Fairmount / Art Museum

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Feria del Barrio, Jenkintown Festival of the Arts, Before and After Utopia

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Plenty to do besides Birds-watching this Sunday in Jenkintown, Center City and North Philly.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast, Mt. Airy, Kensington/Port Richmond

Q&A: Tayyib Smith, Little Giant

Janday Wilson Tuesday, August 23, 2011

One of Philly's most influential tastemakers says the city is "in flux," and although he could go elsewhere, wants to help make our region a first-tier market.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, North Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

Phila2035: Barriers, Destinations Among the Southland Tales

Lee Stabert Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Accessibility and transportation at the Navy Yard are priorities for the perplexing, inspiring, and rapidly-changing Lower South District.

Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

South Philadelphia

What's This Jawn? A Truly Hyperlocal Search and Review Site

Sue Spolan Tuesday, August 09, 2011

You want Philly info? You want The Jawn. The new website offers locally generated content and 5 percent of all revenue to charity.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism

North Philadelphia

Nothing Retiring About Philly's 60-Plus Population

Frank Sinatra Tuesday, August 02, 2011

No other large city in the country has as high a percentage of older residents, and the benefits of keeping them engaged are being reaped by all ages, all over the region.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Moorestown, NJ, Manayunk

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Nighttime Strolling on Germantown, Baltimore Ave. and Race St. Pier

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Walk, eat, and enjoy summer nights this week on Thursday in Mt. Airy and University City and on Friday at Penn's Landing.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City, Northwest, Mt. Airy, University City, West Philadelphia

FLYING PHOTO: Littlest Streets East of Broad

Scott Warren Tuesday, August 02, 2011

In the heart of Center City lies a village-like setting created in the 19th century that still bustles today. Just west of Washington Square is a charming maze of tiny streets, presenting a very livable Philadelphia at its best.

Design, Moving Here, Tourism

Washington Square West, Center City

Phila2035: West Park District Residents Take Lead in Planning

Paul Ellis Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Home to large cultural assets and smaller long-neglected neighborhoods, the West Park District is among the first to move forward with planning and development as part of the citywide Philadelphia 2035 initiative.

Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability, Transportation

Overbrook / Overbrook Farms, South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

Q&A: Jeffrey Lin, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Our city's low-cost amenities are among the traits making it desirable, but patterning Philly after Silicon Valley might not be wise, says this fast rising economist who also plays sax in a jam band.

Arts and Culture, Financial Services, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

East Falls, Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum

MOVING PICTURE: Match-Making for Non-Profit Boards

Richard Trevisani Tuesday, July 19, 2011

There was a match for everyone, and love was definitely in the air at last week's Young Involved Philadelphia event.

Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Market East

City Workers Show Their Age At Youth-Focused Happy Hour

Sue Spolan Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Center City East and several other prominent Philly neighborhoods are increasingly getting younger, which is being reflected in the city government workforce. The Mayor's office is paying attention.

International Talent, Moving Here, Nightlife

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Manayunk, Northern Liberties

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PSL Summer BBQ, WebStart Women, Urban Farm Bike Tour

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 18, 2011

If you're into making things happen, start it up with Philly Startup leaders on Thursday. If you're in it for the ride, hit the urban farm tour on Saturday. If you're into the web, spin anew with WebStart Women on Sunday.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation

Center City, South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northwest, Germantown, Fairmount / Art Museum, Mt. Airy, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport