Featured Stories

Please Touch Museum Rises As Thought Leader for Early Childhood Development

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Two million visitors since 2008 can't be wrong. Never has a children's museum been so thoughtful about its program's impact.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

West Philadelphia

GREENSPACE: Planting Seeds for Entrepreneurship in Education Via Familiar Model

Bill Green Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The City Councilman introduces Philly SEED, based on Philly Stake's micro-granting through food model, to fund innovative education ideas.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Flash Drive Exhibition, Small Stakes, Aloha Food Tours

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Find Flashfl00d's semi-secretive, downloadable exhibitions in Kensington, help cover creative costs at Shot Tower, and taste the Flower Show at Smokin' Betty's.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Bella Vista / Italian Market, Fishtown, Market East, Kensington/Port Richmond

Ashley Peel Pinkham Assistant Director - The Print Center

What Philadelphia Non-Profits Are Doing to Nurture Their Human Capital

Rachel Dukeman Tuesday, February 21, 2012

As funding challenges mount, area non-profits are utilizing techniques to attract, grow and retain one of its most important resources: people.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Talent Dividend

inciteXchange: Ten Months Pregnant and Staring Into a Stranger's Eyes

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Inspiration for innovation through technology and design was everywhere last week at the annual free event, including the power of passion.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

What Will Be Philadelphia's Next Calling Card? Technology, Sustainability, Food or the Arts?

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 24, 2012

All four sectors have potential to supplant meds and eds, says our panel of experts.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Tourism

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

The Healthiest Thing McDonald's Ever Did for Philadelphia

Ivana Ng Tuesday, January 10, 2012

A year since opening, the state-of-the-art Kroc Center is transforming Nicetown and surrounding North Philly as a center for health and education.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

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

Susan Post, Excecutive Director of the Esperanza Center

Heaven in Hunting Park: Transformation at Critical Mass

Sue Spolan Monday, December 12, 2011

How to rejuvenate one of Philly's most important neighborhoods? Some $21 million, a focus on open space and healthcare, and a lot of faith.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Healthcare, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

Front of the Cafe - restored old Bathey House building

University City Could Be Next for Trolley Car Diner's Impactful Brand

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Developer, restaurateur, and community activist Ken Weinstein has helped transform Mt. Airy and nearby communities with a grassroots approach.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

East Falls, Germantown, Mt. Airy, University City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Latkepalooza, Serafin Strings, Unsilent Night

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, December 06, 2011

The holidays deserve to taste, sound and look this good. Get your latkes, classical strings and boomboxes ready for a stroll through Greater Philadelphia's best.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Rittenhouse Square, Wilmington, DE

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

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

It's Knight Time Again in Philadelphia

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, October 04, 2011

The chance to chase your arts-fueled dream is here. Almost $3 million is up for grabs, and it starts with a two-question application due the end of October.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy

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