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Lots of Reasons to Cheer About University City

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.

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Q&A: Tyler Westnedge, At Media

He says Philly needs more high-profile advertising campaigns to help grow the bustling creative talent base here, and he's doing his part by generating results as well as controversy.

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FK Insider: Mimi Harnish, Fairmount/Art Museum

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

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Feria del Barrio, Jenkintown Festival of the Arts, Before and After Utopia

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

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Q&A: Tayyib Smith, Little Giant

One of Philly's most influential tastemakers says the city is "in flux," and although he could go elsewhere, wants to help make our region a first-tier market.


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Phila2035: Barriers, Destinations Among the Southland Tales

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

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What's This Jawn? A Truly Hyperlocal Search and Review Site

You want Philly info? You want The Jawn. The new website offers locally generated content and 5 percent of all revenue to charity.

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Nothing Retiring About Philly's 60-Plus Population

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.

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Nighttime Strolling on Germantown, Baltimore Ave. and Race St. Pier

Walk, eat, and enjoy summer nights this week on Thursday in Mt. Airy and University City and on Friday at Penn's Landing.

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FLYING PHOTO: Littlest Streets East of Broad

In the heart of Center City lies a village-like setting created in the 19th century that still bustles today. Just west of Washington Square is a charming maze of tiny streets, presenting a very livable Philadelphia at its best.

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Phila2035: West Park District Residents Take Lead in Planning

Home to large cultural assets and smaller long-neglected neighborhoods, the West Park District is among the first to move forward with planning and development as part of the citywide Philadelphia 2035 initiative.

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Q&A: Jeffrey Lin, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Our city's low-cost amenities are among the traits making it desirable, but patterning Philly after Silicon Valley might not be wise, says this fast rising economist who also plays sax in a jam band.

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MOVING PICTURE: Match-Making for Non-Profit Boards

There was a match for everyone, and love was definitely in the air at last week's Young Involved Philadelphia event.

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City Workers Show Their Age At Youth-Focused Happy Hour

Center City East and several other prominent Philly neighborhoods are increasingly getting younger, which is being reflected in the city government workforce. The Mayor's office is paying attention.

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PSL Summer BBQ, WebStart Women, Urban Farm Bike Tour

If you're into making things happen, start it up with Philly Startup leaders on Thursday. If you're in it for the ride, hit the urban farm tour on Saturday. If you're into the web, spin anew with WebStart Women on Sunday.
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