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Camden Bike

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Mayor Michael Nutter

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.
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Code for America Brings Philly Closer to Open Data, Civic Transparency

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, March 08, 2011
The city's Department of Technology and Code for America are working to make currently private data sets public, giving real time access to citizens and the opportunity for developers to create applications to use the data in new, productive ways.
Cherry Blossoms

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.
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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.
Greenwood Cemetery

Deserving Preserving: Preservation Alliance Announces Award Winners

Joe Petrucci Monday, February 28, 2011
A mansion, post office, farm house, and stone bridge were among the projects that were recognized by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia as 2011 Preservation Achievement Award winners.
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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.
Philly Mural Arts

Achieving Your Non-Profit's Big Vision Like Jane, Jill and Sister Mary

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Go ahead, dream big. The incredible women behind the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, the United Way of Southeastern PA and Project Home once did, and they'll share their vast wisdom with the rest of us as part of an awesome non-profit development panel on Thursday.
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Action! There Goes The Neighborhood

John Steele Tuesday, February 08, 2011
A new co-working space for filmmakers and media professionals underscores the benefits of collaboration and the need for Pennsylvania's film industry tax credit.
Philly360 Creative Ambassadors

DJ Jazzy Jeff Heads Philly 360's Latest Class of Creative Ambassadors

Joe Petrucci Friday, February 04, 2011
The group also includes multi-talented drummer Spanky McCurdy, currently on tour with Lady Gaga, and influential entrepreneur and business leader Sulaiman Rahman.
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Fresh Start: Regional Produce Market's Big Move Means Big Things in Southwest Philly

Marie DiFeliciantonio Tuesday, February 01, 2011
A larger, better facility is part of a $218M project that will become a worldwide model, is expected to strengthen the region's food industry and eventually employ up to 1,500.
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A Nano Moment: Materials Science Gets Its Day

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Build your own carbon nanotube! Drexel, Penn and WHYY have teamed up for Saturday's free event, which will offer the public a variety of hands-on science and engineering experiences.
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