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A close up of the collage by the second floor residents

ON THE GROUND: The Quiet Hammering That's Moving Mill Creek Forward

Zenovia Campbell Monday, August 20, 2012

Connecting to resources, building a community center and instilling pride where it has lacked are among the many tactics employed in this hard-luck West Philadelphia enclave.

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Philanthropy

West Philadelphia

Temple Grad and Iraq War Vet's New Film A Reflection of Time Served

Joe Petrucci Friday, August 17, 2012

Daniel Speers wrote his sci-fi narrative, which debuts at The Trocadero on Aug. 26, after his second tour of duty near Baghdad.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media

North Philadelphia, Market East

The Tiberino Mural: Philly's 'First Family of Art' Comes to City Hall

Bonnie MacAllister Friday, August 17, 2012

The long-anticipated mural, which will be across the street from City Hall on the Municipal Services Building, represents a wide range of Philly contributors.

Arts and Culture, Design, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City

Triple Threat: Three Philly Social Entrepreneurs to Watch

Alaina Mabaso Thursday, August 16, 2012

Launching a startup is hard enough, but Philadelphia is making a name for itself with entrepreneurs chasing the triple bottom line.

Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

Collingswood, NJ, Center City, University City

ARTS & BUSINESS: Star Shines for Tree House Books

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Employees, volunteers and donors have tripled at this growing North Central Philadelphia nonprofit that is making its community smarter and more engaged.

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation

North Philadelphia

FLYING PHOTO: Sounds of Second Friday on Lancaster Ave.

Bailey Elizabeth Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Musicians toting keyboards, clarinets, guitars, erhus and accordions took over storefronts and sidewalks on Aug. 10.

Arts and Culture, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Night Market, Dollar Stroll, Founders day

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Get $1 deals in West Philly, food truck fun in Mt. Airy and the city's hottest dance in North Philly.

Arts and Culture, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

North Philadelphia, Mt. Airy, University City, West Philadelphia

Preston's Paradise Seeds Urban Gardening in West Philly

Zenovia Campbell Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Ryan Kuck didn't intend to spread his love of community gardens, but organic growth has created more fresh food options in Belmont.

Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

West Philadelphia

Mayor of Wissahickon Creek August 14, 2012

MAYOR OF WISSAHICKON CREEK: Incumbent Insight

Aaron Krolikowski Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Mayor Bubblebop's administration gets used to the idea of running against opposition.

Greetings from Philadelphia: City Architecture In 3.5x5-Inch Glory

Elise Vider Thursday, August 09, 2012

The Design Advocacy Group's new exhibit looks at citys architecture through postcards, aiming to find modern, postcard-worthy buildings.

Design, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Market East

ON THE GROUND: Budd St., Where College Housing Meets Public Housing

Emily Olson Tuesday, August 07, 2012

A Drexel grad reflects on her experience and photography on this dynamic, classic Philadelphia block in West Powelton.

Design, Higher Education, Media, Moving Here, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

Alexis Jeffcoat tweets as we photograph in Laurel Hill Cemetery

Why Philly Clicks: Arts & Culture Sector Masters Social Media

Rachel Dukeman Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Museums, theaters and even cemeteries across the city have developed innovative social media tactics to stand out in a crowded space.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Regionalism

More Than $1M: Why Talent Dividend Should Matter to Philadelphia

Amy Kuras Tuesday, August 07, 2012

The national college attainment competition has 57 cities attacking the issue on a community level to produce focused, short-term solutions.

Higher Education, Talent Dividend

Mayor of Wissahickon Creek August 7, 2012

MAYOR OF WISSAHICKON CREEK: To Live the Dream

Aaron Krolikowski Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Holly's hopes are for all animals to follow their hearts -- and for an occasional vacation.

New Fels Report: Philadelphia City Government Is a Social Media Leader

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, August 07, 2012

An opportunistic and empowering approach, commitment from the Nutter administration and a comprehensive strategy put Philly in the top five among 108 cities surveyed in The Rise of Social Government.

Emerging Technology, Media, Neighborhood Innovation

University City