Featured Stories

Turnout At First Women In Tech Summit Is Proof of Growth

Corinne Warnshuis Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Two hundred women convened for networking and learning on Saturday for this Philly Tech Week event, illustrating the local rise of women in technology.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Life Sciences, Talent Dividend

University City

Philly vs. Detroit: A Story Slam and Mistaken Identities

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, April 17, 2012

A first-time visit to Detroit reveals the makings of a true story of opportunity as First Person Arts' upcoming event reveals both cities' mistaken identities.

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Custom Jewelry, Latino Film, Spring Cleaning

Flying Kite staff Monday, April 09, 2012

Latin American Film Festival at International House, sterling silver at The Alternatives Museum in Wilmington, and it's clean-up time in the city.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Sustainability

University City, West Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Outdoor Tango, Art of Sharing, Opera 4-D

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Dance by the Swann Memorial Fountain, explore communal exchange at the Painted Bride and enjoy opera on The Porch at 30th Street Station.

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

Center City, University City, Old City / Society Hill

Policy Challenge: Pitching the School District as Real Estate Developer

Alaina Mabaso Monday, April 02, 2012

Five teams competed for $10k and a shot at nationals, and the prize went to the innovative "Closing Schools, Opening Opportunities" plan.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

University City

FLYING PHOTO: Archedream a Little Dream of Me

Michael Persico Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The unique dance and theater group from South Philly has performed all over, shining a different kind of light on anger, death, love and war.

Design, Diversity, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

South Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market

War News to Lodge 6: MacMillan-Led Journo Startup Amplifies Forgotten Voices

Ivana Ng Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Swarthmore's idyllic campus is an unlikely incubator for student journalism, new media and innovative coverage of social responsibility.

Diversity, Higher Education, Media

Media

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

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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: A Dance for All of Philadelphia

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Philadanco founder Joan Myers Brown's personal and professional history reflects the hardships and triumphs of the region's African-American community.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Financial Services, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Center City

A lot of activity on the site of Sister Cities Park on the Ben Franklin Parkway

DESIGN NOTEBOOK: A 'Derelict and Forgotten Space' Becomes Animated at Sister Cities Park

Elise Vider Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Collaboration thrusts more natural landscape and space for kids into Center City, while multiple projects promise to define Chinatown North.

Design, Diversity, International Talent, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Market East

World Class Greater Philadelphia leadership at the Focus 2026 unveiling

WORLD CLASS 2026: Economy League Unleashes Partners on Priority Areas

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The next phase of the long-term initiative taps into its true power, with the Urban Land Institute, United Way and CEO Council for Growth tackling infrastructure, education and business.