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

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

Find Flashfl00d's semi-secretive, downloadable exhibitions in Kensington,  help cover creative costs at Shot Tower, and taste the Flower Show at Smokin' Betty's.

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

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

All four sectors have potential to supplant meds and eds, says our panel of experts.

A year since opening, the state-of-the-art Kroc Center is transforming Nicetown and surrounding North Philly as a center for health and education.

Help create future Live Arts shows, support gender equality locally and volunteer your time.

How to rejuvenate one of Philly's most important neighborhoods? Some $21 million, a focus on open space and healthcare, and a lot of faith.

Developer, restaurateur, and community activist Ken Weinstein has helped transform Mt. Airy and nearby communities with a grassroots approach.

The holidays deserve to taste, sound and look this good. Get your latkes, classical strings and boomboxes ready for a stroll through Greater Philadelphia's best.

Speakers were as gritty as this year's theme, The City, and we tried to spread some old-fashioned folding fun down in The Fractory at Temple.

Whether it's about saving lives or cities, innovation can be on a faster track in Greater Philadelphia, and here's how some of the region's brightest minds propose we speed it up.

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.