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Q&A: Rachel Cohen, Hand2Paw

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The Penn senior from Abington founded a nonprofit that connects homeless youth with homeless animals, addressing two major city problems in one fell, loving swoop.

Healthcare, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy

University City, West Philadelphia

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

Your Guide for the 15th Annual Philly Fringe and Live Arts Festival

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Everything you need to know about this year's event, which runs Sept. 2-17, including hotspots, extras and must-see performances.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill, Market East, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport

Fixing Fresh Food: Greater Philly's Co-Ops Find Their Way

Ruth Heiges Tuesday, August 16, 2011

A focus on members, organic growth and location are behind the increasing number of food co-ops here, creating a national model for making healthy and local food more accessible.

Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Supplier, Sustainability

South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill, Northwest, Germantown, Mt. Airy

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Build and Eat, Girls Rock Philly, Salsa Soiree

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Help The Village impact North Philly on Thursday and rock with future stars or head to a pesto and salsa showdown on Saturday.

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

Media, North Philadelphia, University City, West 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

What's Working in Cities: Small-Scale Investment Recharges Chattanooga

John Davidson Tuesday, August 02, 2011

An innovative nonprofit has helped transform this city in modest doses, forging a creative hub that has paved the way for even more growth in some of Chattanooga's most downtrodden sections.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz on the Ave., Philly Stake, QFest

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 11, 2011

If you're blue for jazz, head to Lancaster Ave. If you're up for ABBA, hit the Ritz. If it's local food and change you're after, visit Bartram's Garden.

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

Washington Square West, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

Asian Arts Initiative's New Home Signals Nonprofit Innovation

Marci Landsmann Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The Convention Center expansion forced it from its old building (and old ways of thinking). From its new perch on Vine Street, AAI is welcoming all ethnicities, artists and changes in Chinatown.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Market East

What's the Scenario? World Class Greater Philadelphia Imagines 2026

Joe Petrucci Thursday, May 26, 2011

The Economy League is partnering with a Conshohocken firm in its comprehensive effort to prepare the region for world class status.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Financial Services, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism, Venture Capital

Investing in the Arts: PNC Arts Alive! Gives $1M to Region's Cultural Sector

Joe Petrucci Friday, May 20, 2011

The Main Line Art Center was among nine new grant recipients, as the five-year, $5 million initiative continues to stimulate innovation throughout Greater Philadelphia's arts and culture organizations.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Merchantville, NJ, Wilmington, DE

Soul of Our Community: Physical Beauty Means a Lot

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Historic architecture and growing green spaces are large contributors to Philadelphia's aesthetic, a powerful pull for residents and others here, according to the Knight Foundation's Soul of the Community study.

Arts and Culture, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City

Knighted! $2.7M In Arts Challenge Funding Announced

Joe Petrucci Monday, May 09, 2011

Thirty-six organizations and individuals received grants for which they'll find matching funds and work to inspire and enrich the city. Classical music, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, got a much-needed boost.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism

Don't Look Up: The Rotunda Turns 100

Sue Spolan Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Fittingly, there's no centennial extravaganza for the historic building in West Philly. There will simply be more of the same � a wide range of high-quality arts and community-building, including a site-specific dance performance this week.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Higher Education, International Talent, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

University City, West Philadelphia