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The future starts now for Philadelphia's startup community, which attempts to redefine itself and grow by nurturing its successes and new faces.

A focus on members, organic growth and location are behind the increasing number of food co-ops here, creating a national model for making healthy and local food more accessible.

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

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.

An innovative nonprofit has helped transform this city in modest doses, forging a creative hub that has paved the way for even more growth in some of Chattanooga's most downtrodden sections.

She helps the city look good through photography, loves Philly's passion, and thinks everyone should try a Chocolate Volcano from Rim Cafe.

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.

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

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.

Strongmen and snakes, Boyz 2 Men and pumped up kids, fireworks and firestarters all held down the Party on the Parkway on July 4.

Companies like scvngr and Notehall have come and gone, but DreamIt Plus will aim to keep its successful startup accelerator grads here.

The Southeast Asian nation of 17,000 islands and a significant labor surplus has an increasing presence in the U.S. Philadelphia's home to the nation's 9th-largest Indonesian community.

For the first time since 1960, Philadelphia has a master plan, and it aims to thrive, connect and renew.

The Economy League is partnering with a Conshohocken firm in its comprehensive effort to prepare the region for world class status.