regionalism : Featured Stories

Love cities? Then pay attention: Urban Consulate, a new program promoting interchange between city dwellers in three major American metropolises -- Philadelphia, Detroit and New Orleans -- is launching April 1 in Center City, with a slate of events to follow.

Whether you're looking to bike, hike, paddle, antique or sip local brews, this Poconos hamlet has you covered. And if you're also excited by dramatic stories of history and revitalization, Jim Thorpe has that, too.

Thanks to innovative legislation and some passionate developers, The Waterfront is coming to the banks of the Lehigh River. With its restaurants, offices, stores, green space and apartments, it will spur job growth, vibrancy and rebirth.

For today's top talent, the job market is only one thing to consider when choosing where to live. They also want a vibrant city to plug into, a creative place where they can network with other smart people, and a dynamic economy featuring an array of engaging jobs.

Flying Kite chatted with the organization's director about the importance of collaboration, the skills gap and Philadelphia's unique workforce challenges -- and opportunities. Starting with her time in the Mayor's Office, this passionate leader witnessed the interconnectedness of human capital issues, and is working to tap the region's canniest employers and most aggressive advocates to solve the jobs riddle.

We're wrapping up a year of On the Ground and saying so long to Camden.

Thanks to tax breaks and plum views, Camden draws high-attendance, big-name events. Unfortunately, those dollars rarely trickle into the city proper. Will Cirque du Soleil be any different? The answer may be yes.

Whether it's health care IT, translation technology or digital innovation, startups are popping up all over. Philadelphia is among the tech hubs blooming far from Silicon Valley.

Last week, the Economy League announced their plan for making Philadelphia globally competitive. Can we accomplish that goal and still maintain our unique charm?

Meet four inspiring Camden activists, working hard to help the struggling city realize its potential through development, improved services and education.

A chat with Story Bellows, co-director of the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, touches on tech, communication and urban innovation.

First Round Captial's innovative Dorm Room Fund gives a boost to student-run startups.

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

The massive festival's growth in size and scope means its impact is also expanding, with 120 events from Oct. 10-14.

North Highland Senior Manager John Tigh helped create a strategic technology plan for the 75 year old institution.