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Philly Startup Has Prescription for Entering Growing China Healthcare Market

Elise Vider Thursday, October 20, 2011

The new company looks to help small- and medium-sized pharma, biotech and medical device firms enter the fastest-growing market in the world.

Business Services, Entrepreneurship, Life Sciences

Philadelphia

Meet PA's Next Top Model, All 5-Foot-3 Of Her

Kelly Clayton Thursday, October 13, 2011

Messiah College senior Sarah Hawkins' next step might be New York for grad school, but she has already received lots of attention.

Design, Higher Education

Philadelphia, Lancaster-York

It's Not a Festival; DesignPhiladelphia Could Be An Economic Savior

Elise Vider Thursday, October 13, 2011

In its seventh year and now a brand agency, the Hilary Jay-led movement runs Oct. 13-23, putting forth its collective might with 150 public events.

Design

Philadelphia

MIND THE GAP: What A Year Off Means to Potential Employers

Veronica Moul Thursday, October 06, 2011

Whether it's teaching English in South Korea or going on tour with a punk rock band, a gap-year experience should mean something to you and potential employers.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education

Philadelphia

Fast Times at Sustainability High

Lee Stabert Thursday, October 06, 2011

It doesn't look or feel like a school, which is why this project-based learning experiment at the Navy Yard is already making a big impact on a diverse group of South Philly teens.

Design, Energy, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Higher Education, Sustainability

Philadelphia

Lots of Reasons to Cheer About Philly's University City

Elise Vider Thursday, September 29, 2011

Projects totaling $2 billion and a healthy dose of collaboration have helped the pride of West Philly come a long way. All that's left is leveraging and messaging, says one of its leaders.

Construction, Design, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Sustainability

Philadelphia

Power Button: Video Game Tech Gains Support in Harrisburg

Sara Bozich Thursday, September 22, 2011

Video games could be the state's next big industry if techies, academics and politicians in the Capital Region can stay on the same screen.

Entertainment Technology, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Intellectual Property

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg

Q&A: Tyler Westnedge, At Media

Joe Petrucci Thursday, September 22, 2011

He says Philly needs more high-profile advertising campaigns to help grow the bustling creative talent base here, and he's doing his part by generating results as well as controversy.

Business Services, Design, Entrepreneurship

Philadelphia

Philly's Startup Scene: A New Underdog Story?

Joe Petrucci Thursday, September 15, 2011

The future starts now for Philadelphia's startup community, which attempts to redefine itself and grow by nurturing its successes and new faces.

Entertainment Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Intellectual Property, Social Media

Philadelphia

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

Joe Petrucci Thursday, September 01, 2011

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

Design, Entertainment Technology, Intellectual Property, Social Media

Philadelphia

Q&A: Tayyib Smith, Little Giant

Janday Wilson Thursday, August 25, 2011

One of Philly's most influential tastemakers says the city is "in flux," and although he could go elsewhere, wants to help make the region a first-tier market.

Business Services, Design, Entrepreneurship, Social Media

Philadelphia

Q&A: Brandon Yoshimura, Loffles

Joe Petrucci Thursday, August 18, 2011

Legitimizing and streamlining online sweepstakes for both consumers and advertisers is the goal for this startup, which has drawn $500,000 in seed funding.

Business Services, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Intellectual Property, Social Media

Philadelphia

LoRes-TV: Ship It Society Makes Ideas Happen in Philly

Salas Saraiya and Richard Trevisani Thursday, August 11, 2011

Pitch, design, collaborate and work. Designers, developers and would-be entrepreneurs came together for this hackathon at Independents Hall.

Design, Entertainment Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Intellectual Property, Social Media

Philadelphia

Mind the Gap: Options Abound for Gap Years, But How to Choose?

Veronica Moul Thursday, August 04, 2011

There's no shortage of possibilities for the would-be gap-year taker, but determining the right fit and how to make it happen take some careful planning and research.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education

Philadelphia