University City : Featured Stories

Check out our list of the week's top events.

Philadelphia's entrepreneurial ecosystem is coming of age. Now it's just a matter of playing to the region's strengths: life science, health care, community and enthusiasm.

The Science Center honors some of the region's most inspiring and influential thinkers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.

A conversation with an entrepreneurship elder-statesman -- and one of the city's greatest cheerleaders. 

This interactive event brought together employers, nonprofits and thought leaders to talk workforce development.

What happens when you mix brazilian drums and classical cello? With arts education continually on the chopping block, this innovative, interactive, interdisciplinary program teaches youth about the building blocks of music -- and allows them to join in on the fun.

This local thinker has made waves by addressing "Why Good People Can't Get Jobs," and laying some of the blame at the feet of rigid employers.  Next week, Cappelli will give a talk at the JOIN(t) Action Forum, a gathering of thought leaders, advocates and employers workshopping best practices for creating and filling jobs in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's neighborhoods are home to some wonderful used bookstores rife with hidden gems and great deals. Whether its an old theater in Port Richmond or a small storefront in West Philly, these spots are set to steal your afternoon.

Whether its in Denver, Minneapolis or right here in West Philadelphia, the integration of arts, community and place is transforming neighborhoods.

According to the National Science Foundation, female fifth-graders demonstrate the same level of interest and ability in STEM subjects as their male counterparts. By ninth grade, they fall behind. This Breadboard program looks to close that gap.

This week's top events include a young professionals gathering in Camden, a GroundSwell happy hour at the PHS Pop-Up Garden and University City Dining Days.

This innovative arm of the Science Center argues that creativity is essential to scientific discovery, while also giving artists and students access to the latest high-tech tools.

Flying Kite has a run-down of all University City has to offer, from great parks to tech incubators to killer beer bars.

When the Spectrum Community Health Center opens in July, it will dramatically increase access to health care in its West Philly neighborhood.

This week, party in support of Mural Arts, see a free concert in University City and hit up awesome art installations in underappreciated spaces.