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Inventing the Future: From original idea to billion dollar enterprise

Philadelphia's fertile entrepreneurial environment has produced world class tech and science companies. We're checking in with some of the city's most successful homegrown hits.

The Tumble by Robert Goodman

Boosting creativity at the intersection of art and community

The Knight Arts challenge continues to foster some of Philadelphia most creative projects. Here are three of this year's winners, all working to make Philadelphia a more interesting, stimulating and engaging place.

Dan O'Brian on Market street

Remaking Market East

Can Market East become just as lively at night as it is during the day? The city's tourism and development mavens certainly hope so -- and they've come together to polish up one of Center City's key corridors.

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Inventing the Future: Rethinking Market Street

The Porch at 30th Street Station sparked the effort to makeover a key stretch of Market Street. In a few short years, this vital University City corridor will be denser, more vibrant and increasingly pedestrian-friendly.

L to R Josh Sevin, Danielle Cohn, Jill Michal, Bob Moul

From the Editor: What does it mean to be a 'World Class' city?

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

Philly pride

Spring Cleaning: Flying Kite's guide to local bike shops

It's that time of year again -- time to get a tune-up and fall back in love with your two-wheeled friend. Here are some of our favorite spots for all things bike in Philadelphia.

John and Kirra's

From the Editor: Resist the urge to resist Valentine's Day

Looking to escape the Valentine's Day cynicism spiral? Try doing something simple, sustainable or educational for your loved one.

Beth Miller in the AIA bookstore - Arch St

Q&A: Beth Miller of the Community Design Collaborative

The CDC and their stable of volunteer design professionals help community groups answer the big questions about the future of their neighborhoods' built environment.

Fairmount and Corinthian

Neighborhood shows widespread support for Fairmount bike lanes

The Bicycle Coalition leads the charge for bike lanes on this scenic commercial corridor. Community meetings are the next step.

Philly pride

FROM THE EDITOR: Some things to be thankful for

It's an ideal time of year to reflect on Philadelphia's myriad assets. 

The Circuit

The Circuit: Giant Collaboration Promotes, Extends Region's Trails

Region's trail network expected to triple in next two decades with guidance from groundbreaking, 34-member coalition.

The soda garden at Next American City's Urban Innovation Storefront

Viability of I-95 Removal Could Emerge By Late Summer

The three-mile stretch of highway is just one of the things Next American City's Diana Lind is impacting from its new Brewerytown storefront.

Best of TEDx

Best of TEDxVillanovaU: Did Dr. Seuss Kill American Engineering?

More than 60 years since  'nerd' first appeared in If I Ran the Zoo, a professor looks to reinvent the perception of engineers.

View of the Swing Bridge from Schuylkill Banks looking west to Bartram Gardens

Unlocking Our Hidden River: Revitalization on the Schuylkill

A massive planning effort hopes to make connections in and around Southwest Philly, creating more usable open space, trails and jobs.

Lil Dan's Food truck

Food Trucks Lobby for Moveable Feasts, Alternative Eating Spaces

Faced with a lack of infrastructure for next-generation operators, the Philadelphia Mobile Food Association sets ambitious goals.
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