Neighborhood Innovation : Featured Stories

The chance to chase your arts-fueled dream is here. Almost $3 million is up for grabs, and it starts with a two-question application due the end of October.

Turns out Philadelphia is a pretty good place to be if you're a sculptor. Here's why, including a look at the careers of those who have molded success out of the city's many inspirations.

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.

The Penn senior from Abington founded a nonprofit that connects homeless youth with homeless animals, addressing two major city problems in one fell, loving swoop.

No washout for this weekend. Cool and clear are on the horizon thanks to Carmen on Independence Mall, cosmic Americana at Puck and Fishtown's finest.

This punk rock runner and budding make-up artist makes a big impact for canine cancer research at PennVet with her salute to Sarge.

Plenty to do besides Birds-watching this Sunday in Jenkintown, Center City and North Philly.

An inclusive approach and lots of energy helped the Passyunk Square Civic Association accelerate its neighborhood's march to urban vitality.

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

A focus on members, organic growth and location are behind the increasing number of food co-ops here, creating a national model for making healthy and local food more accessible.

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.

Help The Village impact North Philly on Thursday and rock with future stars or head to a pesto and salsa showdown on Saturday.

Accessibility and transportation at the Navy Yard are priorities for the perplexing, inspiring, and rapidly-changing Lower South District.

No other large city in the country has as high a percentage of older residents, and the benefits of keeping them engaged are being reaped by all ages, all over the region.