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Swan Song: What Started In the Air Now Moves On the Ground

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Joe Petrucci makes way for new Managing Editor Lee Stabert this week. Say goodbye and hello at this weekend's Frankford events.

Media, On the Ground

Northeast

Young Talent, Bold Moves: Behind the Scenes at University City District

Lou Mancinelli Monday, October 29, 2012

A talented core of 30-somethings with diverse backgrounds, a willingness to try new things and a clear vision keep UCD's impact strong.

Arts and Culture, Design, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Talent Dividend, Tourism

University City

MAYOR OF WISSAHICKON CREEK: No Race for River Otters

Aaron Krolikowski Monday, October 29, 2012

The leaked story was a trick to derail challenger Vineyamma. The treat is yet to be determined.

Trey Flemming atop Milk and Honey Market

Urban Apiaries Raises Profile of Local Honey, Bees

Dana Henry Monday, October 29, 2012

Real honey that reps the neighborhood from which it was produced is the tasty byproduct of local beekeeping's rise and a smart collaboration.

Food, Sustainability

South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

Community Paint Day, Opening of Transformation 19124 Set for Nov. 8

Joe Petrucci Monday, October 29, 2012

Help bring Cesar Viveros' grand vision for Frankford murals to life and see art in a sacred space, right on the altar of historic St. Mark's.

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

Northeast

Presenting the Inaugural Frankford Fall Music and Arts Fest on Nov. 10

Joe Petrucci Monday, October 29, 2012

Eclectic acts perform on three stages, and we'll have beer, food trucks and arts and crafts for all ages, plus our Transforamtion 19124 exhibit.

Arts and Culture, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground

Northeast

Children are among those benefiting from Farm to Families' holistic approach

Three Philly Food Access Innovations That Bridge the Gap

Dana Henry Tuesday, October 23, 2012

It's not just about making more fresh produce available in food deserts, and these innovative initiatives aim for engagement and education.

Food, Sustainability

Temple Gallery Gets Contemporary, from Whirr to Wurlitzer to Buzz

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, October 23, 2012

A "transformational shift" will produce more exhibitions, more artworks and objects on display, and a direct link to "what's happening today."

Arts and Culture, Design, Higher Education

North Philadelphia

Mayor of Wissahickon Creek October 23, 2012

MAYOR OF WISSAHICKON CREEK: Can't Flip-Flop on This Confession

Aaron Krolikowski Tuesday, October 23, 2012

A candidate's admission brings a cloud of uncertainty over her campaign and Wissahickon Creek residents' future.

Jim Smiley, left, and Bob Smiley of the Frankford Gazette

Frankford Gazette's Father-Son Team Restores Faith in Print

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The indie, upstart newspaper's goal is to get Frankford residents engaged in civic matters, and it just got its first sponsor to triple its circulation.

Media, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

Northeast

New Main Line Art Center Leader Delivers More than First Installation Exhibit in Decade

Joe Petrucci Friday, October 19, 2012

Amie Potsic delivered her second child four days before Atmospheric, an inspired collaboration with InLiquid, opens at the Haverford center.

Arts and Culture, Design

Ardmore, Wayne

All of Philadelphia's waterways are considered "impaired," according to the state's Department of Environmental Protection

OPINION: A Plea for Maintaining Adequate Buffers Around Philadelphia's Waterways

Maura McCarthy and John Rollins Friday, October 19, 2012

Changes to the Zoning Code could reduce the buffer to a mere 25 feet, which would ultimately undermine the Green Cities, Clean Water agreement.

Sustainability

Northwest

Q&A: Cory Donovan, Project Liberty Digital Incubator

Sue Spolan Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Focused on adding value for the three startups housed with philly.com and Interstate General Media, this Virginia transplant is keeping busy.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media, Venture Capital

Center City, Market East

DaBottom4: Meet the Kids Who Run West Philly

Nikki Volpicelli Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Mantua is changing thanks to the vision and determination of its youth: "You can’t let someone outside of your community come in and decide for you."

Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

Nikhil Arora & Alejandro Velez, Co-founders, Back to the Roots

True Confessions: How the Social Venture Institute Helps Business Help the World

Nicole Woods Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia's 10th annual event is set for Oct. 19-20 at the Hub Cira Centre.

Entrepreneurship, Regionalism, Sustainability

Center City