Philly's Civic Hackathon Engages 'People Who Write Code and Want to Give Back'
Led by local Code for America fellows, tech aficionados, developers, civil servants and passionate citizens alike came together to hack a better Philly.
Building Efficiency and an Industry in Pennsylvania
Federal grants leveraged with local funds are making homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient and putting efficiency contractors and sustainability designers to work.
Economy League Unleashes Partners on Priority Areas
The next phase of the long-term initiative taps into its true power, with the Urban Land Institute, United Way and CEO Council for Growth tackling infrastructure, education and business.
Q and A: Mike Fiebach, Fame House
Back home after six years in San Francisco and building his company through high-profile work with DJ Shadow, this former artist is helping musicians and brands work digital marketing magic.
Philly's Fashion Sense Returns, and It Looks and Feels Local
Daring entrepreneurs, a new incubator, region-wide support and higher ed are creating a new model for textile and apparel manufacturing.
LoResTV: Temple Students Create Film Company to Examine Entrepreneurs
Ready Set Go is a series of short films that put a group of eight undergrads to the test, and one student hopes the experience will lead to his own startup success.
Debunking the List: Philly As Most Depressed City is Comical
A psychology website ranks our city as the most depressed based on Google Trends and an assortment of keywords. Both its methodology and presentation are bogus.
Flocking to Philly: International Visitors Up Nearly 50 Percent
Visitors from Western Europe, and increasingly India, China and elsewhere in Asia, are flocking here for history, conventions and shopping.
All Aboard: Trolley Car Diner's Impactful Brand Grows in Philly
Developer, restaurateur, and community activist Ken Weinstein has helped transform Mt. Airy and nearby communities with a grassroots approach.
LoResTV: PHS Tree Tenders Take to Philly Streets to Plant One Million
They learn in the classroom about tree biology, identification, maintenance and pruning, then get their hands dirty in an effort to restore the city's tree canopy to 30 percent.