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Q&A: David Stern-Gottfried, Sustainability Seeker

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Mt. Airy native has seen and done a lot since leaving for college. More than a decade later he's back to gain a foothold in the city's growing sustainability community.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

Downtown - Test - delete before launch, Mt. Airy, Northwest, University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Kinectic in Kensington, Eats & Beats, Raise the Vibration

Flying Kite staff Monday, May 16, 2011

If you're a DYIer, go Kenzo. If you're into fresh food access, head over to West Philly. And if you're into everything, or at least open to it, find your spot on the lawn at Independence Mall.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability

Kensington/Port Richmond, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

KOP Smart Plug Innovator Among Ten Early Stage Companies to Rake In Combined $2M

Joe Petrucci Monday, May 16, 2011

Early stage medical, energy and internet-based companies are again the focus of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania's latest investment round, including $500,000 for Green Power Technologies.

Emerging Technology, Healthcare, High Technology, Life Sciences, Regionalism, Sustainability, Venture Capital

Ambler, Ardmore, Center City, Media, Wayne

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

At the Crossroads in South Jersey: Business Booms in Collingswood, Haddon Twp.

Frank Sinatra Tuesday, May 10, 2011

This ain't no jughandle. At Cuthbert Blvd. and Haddon Ave., things are looking up regardless of which way you turn as two neighboring communities grow in different ways.

Classic Towns, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation

Collingswood, NJ, Haddon Heights, NJ

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

International Flavor on the Delaware from May to September

Joe Petrucci Friday, May 06, 2011

Where do you want to go this summer? India, Ireland, maybe the Caribbean? The The Great Stage at Penn's Landing along the Delaware River has enough ethnic flavor for everyone this summer.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, International Talent, Nightlife, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill, Queen Village / Pennsport

A Week for Technology, Philly's Future

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Our writer ate, slept, and drank Philly Tech Week, which proved that the time is right for Philadelphia to become Open Data city and that arts and sustainability are finding the right connections in the tech community.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation, Venture Capital

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Market East, North Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill, South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

Flying Photo: Plugging In to Philly Tech Week

Eddy Marenco Tuesday, May 03, 2011

From Open Data Philly to Rethinking Shelter, our photographer followed the game developers, coders, hackers and dreamers who made Philly Tech Week pop.

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

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Kensington/Port Richmond, Market East, North Philadelphia, Northeast, Old City / Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, University City, Washington Square West, Wayne

Breakfast Treat: Hospitality Sector Poised to Grow Jobs

Joe Petrucci Friday, April 29, 2011

It wasn't just about breakfast burritos and cheerleading at Tuesday's State of the City forum at the Convention Center. The annual Center City Proprietors discussion revealed that hospitality could hold the key for real job growth in Philadelphia.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, International Talent, Moving Here, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Market East

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

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

Taking Up Residency: CEC's Terri Shockley Close to Transforming West Philly Arts, Community Mainstay

Joe Petrucci Friday, April 22, 2011

Community Education Center has been around for more than 30 years, serving artists and the community in a variety of ways. Its leader is its only full-time staffer and she is more determined than ever to grow CEC's impact and reach.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy

West Philadelphia

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

PIFA PICK: Kate Watson-Wallace's AUTO, Your Ride Re-Imagined

Joe Petrucci Monday, April 18, 2011

The Philadelphia-based artist and choreographer Kate Watson-Wallace re-imagines everyday spaces. Lucky for us, because the results are typically extraordinary, as this Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts show hits full swing.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism, Transportation

East Falls