Diversity : Featured Stories

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.

Talk sustainability on Thursday, eat sustainability on Saturday, and drink in the jazz all weekend long on Ogontz Ave.

The Convention Center expansion forced it from its old building (and old ways of thinking). From its new perch on Vine Street, AAI is welcoming all ethnicities, artists and changes in Chinatown.

Get outside and take in the Schuylkill on Thursday. Hit up some avant-garde jazz Saturday. Close Beer Week with a bang on Sunday.

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

If you need a job, head to Temple on Tuesday. If you've got a green thumb or warm heart, head to Germantown Saturday morning. And if you're into live art, hang on the Fourth Wall in Old City Saturday night.

If you're a DYIer, go Kenzo. If you're into fresh food access, head over to West Philly. And if you're into everything, or at least open to it, find your spot on the lawn at Independence Mall.

Thirty-six organizations and individuals received grants for which they'll find matching funds and work to inspire and enrich the city. Classical music, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, got a much-needed boost.

Where do you want to go this summer? India, Ireland, maybe the Caribbean? The The Great Stage at Penn's Landing along the Delaware River has enough ethnic flavor for everyone this summer.

It wasn't just about breakfast burritos and cheerleading at Tuesday's State of the City forum at the Convention Center. The annual Center City Proprietors discussion revealed that hospitality could hold the key for real job growth in Philadelphia.

Fittingly, there's no centennial extravaganza for the historic building in West Philly. There will simply be more of the same � a wide range of high-quality arts and community-building, including a site-specific dance performance this week.

Community Education Center has been around for more than 30 years, serving artists and the community in a variety of ways. Its leader is its only full-time staffer and she is more determined than ever to grow CEC's impact and reach.

Through the innovative nonprofit Multicultural Youth Exchange, children from New Foundations School in Northeast Philly made good use of trash they found with hopes of giving waste a second life.

The Philadelphia Cinema Alliance kicks off Philly Cinefest this week with 60-plus films from 17 countries, two world premieres and a U.S. premiere at four venues, including films with local flavor (hey Johnny Gooditmes!) to big names like Morgan Spurlock.