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Debunking the List: We're Not Nearly as Toxic as Forbes Thinks We Are

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Forbes points out the obvious - our industrial heritage - in ranking Philly atop its toxic cities list, but our own report finds that while we have some work to do, we live in an environment that's increasingly sustainable.

Food, High Technology, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

Noticeable Shift Occurring in Technology Commercialization in Greater Philadelphia

Amber van Niekerk Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The term 'tech transfer' is giving way to new approaches focused more on developing technologies rooted in the region's vast academic and research laboratory, and early results are promising.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Regionalism, Venture Capital

Ambler, North Philadelphia, Souderton / Telford, University City, West Philadelphia

Tech Notebook: Upcoming Philly Tech Week Not Just for Geeks

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, April 12, 2011

More than 50 technology related events are slated for April 25-30 around the city for the inaugural event, which also boasts tech quizzo and a video game showcase for hardcore techies.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Moving Here, Regionalism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Market East, Old City / Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, University City, West Philadelphia

Q&A: Josh Nims, Schuylkill River Development Corporation

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 05, 2011

The 30-something, skateboarding South Carolina native is hard at work on Paine's Park, a mixed-use project that will give skaters and pedestrians more reasons to come to Philly and stay.

Arts and Culture, Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Tourism, Transportation

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, University City

Mapping Bike Culture: Philly Scores High, More Data on the Way

Joe Petrucci Thursday, March 31, 2011

Philly ranks high among the nation's largest cities in number of residents who ride their bicycle to work. More data is on the way, and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is among those who believe more details will lead to faster growth.

Moving Here, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation

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

More is Fresh: New Locations Abound in Our Farmers Market Spring Preview

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Expanded locations, vendors and services are among the features driving the growth of farmers markets across Greater Philadelphia, set to re-open en masse in the coming weeks and bring area foodies out of hibernation.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

Ardmore, Kensington/Port Richmond, Market East, Rittenhouse Square, South Philadelphia

Hal Real Saved the Queen: World Cafe Live To Light Up Wilmington

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 22, 2011

The old vaudeville theater has stood vacant for a half century. The lights come on again April 1 with an established entertainment brand, but the $25 million project would not have been possible if not for a host of collaborators.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

University City, Wilmington, DE

Creative Change: LOMA Design District Gives Wilmington Identity, Redevelopment it Longed For

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 22, 2011

A large urban shopping mall has given way to a vast makeover of Lower Market Street, which is now home to a creative class that's organized, branded and ready to change the city.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

Old City / Society Hill, Wilmington, DE

FLYING PHOTO: A Stroll Down LOMA Lane, Wilmington

Mike Persico Tuesday, March 22, 2011

We lost track of our photographer during our winter visit to Market Street in Wilmington, where a new creative class officially known as LOMA is creating a design district unto itself, and this is what he found.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Tourism

Wilmington, DE

Does Philly Have An Image Problem?

Sue Spolan Tuesday, March 15, 2011

We asked more than a dozen of the city's opinion leaders, game changers and gracious hosts that very question, and the consensus says that while we're often too hard on ourselves, we're good enough, we're smart enough, and people like us.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism

Center City, Collingswood, NJ, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fishtown, Manayunk, Market East, Media, South Philadelphia, University City, Wayne, West Philadelphia

Philly's a Little Bigger, Smarter and Richer

Joe Petrucci Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Wednesday was not your typical hump day. The U.S. Census reports the city's population grew by 0.6 percent and Philly was among 24 cities worldwide selected for an IBM Smarter Cities grant.

Emerging Technology, International Talent, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Get Your Shots: Festival Fever Begins This Weekend

Joe Petrucci Friday, March 04, 2011

Old, new, improved and re-tooled, festivals focused on nature, science, kids, culture and films are on tap in the coming weeks, so pick your spots, starting this weekend, to experience and support Greater Philadelphia's best.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Food, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond, Market East, North Philadelphia, Northeast, Northern Liberties, Northwest, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk, Rittenhouse Square, South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

MOVING PICTURE: Inside The 'Why I Love Philly' Party

Walking Whale Tuesday, March 01, 2011

It started as any other hashtag does but it wound up being more than a trending topic thanks to Young Involved Philadelphia, whose Why I Love Philly party captured the spirit of those who've made it here.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Higher Education, International Talent, Moving Here, Nightlife, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill

Planning for Health: How Philly is Building a Model That's Proactive About Public Health

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Face it Philly, we're not as healthy as we'd like to be. Center City native Clint Randall's job is to help make the connection between city planning and public health, putting our region at the forefront of a growing trend.

Design, Food, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation

Center City, West Philadelphia

Q&A: Laris Kreslins, ChatterBlast/Move to Philly

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 15, 2011

You're a few Google searches away from becoming a bona fide practitioner of social media, says online marketing specialist Laris Kreslins, whose vast experience has helped raise Philly's profile in a variety of unlikely ways.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media, Moving Here

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