South Philadelphia : Featured Stories

Green jobs can mean many things to many people. To our expert, they have the power to transform Philadelphia on many levels: economic, environmental and educational, to name a few.

It doesn't look or feel like a school, which is why this project-based learning experiment at the Navy Yard is already making a big impact on a diverse group of South Philly teens.

Fine art, eco-arts, and the art of the deal are all in play this coming weekend -- something for any kind of budget, large or small.

The annual music fest makes its debut at FDR Park and you can win a pair of two-day passes by sharing a pop-worthy photo of "The Lakes."

The annual music fest makes its debut at FDR Park and you can win a pair of two-day passes by sharing a pop-worthy photo of "The Lakes."

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.

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

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.

Celebrate art at Philly's Magic Gardens. Get polished up for awesome rides on East Passyunk Ave. Soak in some rootsy sounds at The Blockley.

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

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.

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

Our extended holiday version sets you up through July 5 and includes the sights and sounds of hip-hop, patriotism, and South Philly's growing Mexican community.

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.