Regionalism : Featured Stories

The recent merger of Greater Philadelphia Cares with the United Way of Southeastern PA has created a powerful resource for the region's doers.

Author Jonah Lehrer talks creativity, the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival connects the city with a Nazi-era rescue, and a new arts space and producer launches.

Two million visitors since 2008 can't be wrong. Never has a children's museum been so thoughtful about its program's impact.

The record attendance was no coincidence: more startups are attracting more students and recent grads to stay in Philadelphia.

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

The City Councilman introduces Philly SEED, based on Philly Stake's micro-granting through food model, to fund innovative education ideas.

Led by local Code for America fellows, tech aficionados, developers, civil servants and passionate citizens alike came together to hack a better Philly.

As funding challenges mount, area non-profits are utilizing techniques to attract, grow and retain one of its most important resources: people.

Temple's Zach Thornbury dishes on College Day, the Bell Tower, and walking in Manayunk.

Inspiration for innovation through technology and design was everywhere last week at the annual free event, including the power of passion.

Philadanco founder Joan Myers Brown's personal and professional history reflects the hardships and triumphs of the region's African-American community.

Network with the in-crowd at Moore, witness innovation at inciteXchange at Temple, and reflect on comic images at Asian Arts Initiative.

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.

Magic jelly marbles, liquid nitrogen ice cream, slime, nano gold, soft matter and biolastic are just some of the incredible materials on display for this unique and free annual event.

Young art on the Schuylkill, power-packed transportation talk, and the city's other wing-eating contest.