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The heartbeat of Philadelphia can be found here, where history, arts and culture, and big business create a thriving, 24-hour hub  that is primed to lead the city back to world-class status. The country's third-most populous downtown is home to Philadelphia's most affluent neighborhoods, prized architecture and storied institutions and a growing skyline that buzzes by day dazzles by night.

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3-D Printing

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A 3-D printing workshop, youth art in Callowhill and Philly's first big vegan fest

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Philadelphia Dance Day

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Movie night in the Northeast, blending art and democracy, and Dance Day

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Philly Skyline

Dear Philadelphians: When it comes to the DNC, stay for the party

Apocalyptic warnings about traffic and security led to a mass exodus before Philly's last big public event. But when the Democratic National Convention descends July 25-28, residents and visitors alike will enjoy a slate of enticing activities.

Juvenile in Justice: End Solitary

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Exploring juvenile justice through art, a farm fest in Southwest, Philly Feast

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Center City Founders

Fran Griesing of Griesing Law

Fran Griesing of Griesing Law

City: Center City

She left the large-firm world to build a practice that valued customer service as much as its employees' personal success, and is among the leaders of a national movement.

Doug Baldasare of ChargeItSpot

Doug Baldasare of ChargeItSpot

City: Center City

ChargeItSpot offers a win-win for both retailers and smartphone owners with low batteries, and aims to be within two blocks of everyone in Philadelphia.

Janice Presser of the Gabriel Institute

Janice Presser of the Gabriel Institute

City: Center City

She teamed up with another behavioral scientist for 25 years of research on how to measure how we effectively team up and her organization is now close to profitability.

Herb Cohen of Executive Leaders Radio

Herb Cohen of Executive Leaders Radio

City: Center City

Executive Leaders Radio, one of several ventures he founded, features childhood stories of some of the most successful CEOs in the region.

Alan Metcalfe

Alan Metcalfe

City: Center City

His architecture and design firm has differentiated itself with an emphasis on play, which has taken it to lofty heights.

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