Featured Stories

Melissa D'Agostino; creator and founder of D'Agostino Fashion Textile Design

Philly's Fashion Sense Returns, and It Looks and Feels Local

JV Chiu Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Daring entrepreneurs, a new incubator, region-wide support and higher ed are creating a new model for textile and apparel manufacturing.

Design, Entrepreneurship, Regionalism, Supplier

Center City, Germantown, Old City / Society Hill, Market East

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Scratch Night, Permanent Wave, MLK Day of Service

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Help create future Live Arts shows, support gender equality locally and volunteer your time.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism

South Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

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.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Higher Education, International Talent, Moving Here, Regionalism, Tourism, Transportation

Women's Web: Philly's Rising Tide of Female-Focused Tech Groups

JV Chiu Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Several groups supporting women in technology have sprouted up in the last year, all looking to increase accessibility, awareness and acumen.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, High Technology, Media, Moving Here, Regionalism

Center City

How Philadelphia Is Keeping Its Olympic Hopes Alive

Elise Vider Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Rugby, table tennis, curling and this weekend's international fencing competition are some of the ways the Philadelphia Sports Congress is keeping Philly on the world stage.

International Talent, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Old City / Society Hill

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.

Higher Education, Moving Here, Regionalism, Talent Dividend

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.

Design, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation

Center City, University City, Old City / Society Hill, Kensington/Port Richmond

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.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

What's Working in Cities: Placemaking's Power

Michelle Bruch Tuesday, November 01, 2011

With a premium on public input and economic development, placemaking is increasingly being employed in cities around the world.

Classic Towns, Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

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.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability

North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

The beginnings of the first Urban Earthship - Kensington

Deep Dive on Green Jobs Shows Many Shades of Opportunity

Paul Glover Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Green jobs can mean many things to many people. To our expert, they have the power to transform Philadelphia on many levels: economic, environmental and educational, to name a few.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

Center City, South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northeast, Northwest, West Philadelphia

How to Make it in Philly as a Filmmaker

Mark McNutt Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Can Philadelphia be a viable destination for movie making? Many argue it already is, and we talked to several successful filmmakers and advocates for the industry to find out why.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Media, Regionalism

Center City

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.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

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.

Arts and Culture, Design, Higher Education, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fishtown, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond