West Philadelphia : Featured Stories

Transit hubs across the country have the potential to be more than just places we pass through on our way to somewhere else -- all it takes it a little imagination. The process is already underway at 30th Street Station.

Flying Kite celebrates a year On the Ground with amazing artwork from throughout the city.

Check out Flying Kite's picks for the week's top events.

This local project looks to craft a meaningful post-script for a vacant home in Mantua. A team from Temple is capturing the neighborhood's collective memory, and planning for the lot's post-demolition future.

Flying Kite to highlight artists from its On the Ground neighborhoods; the deadline for submissions is December 9.

Check out our list of the week's top events.

A conversation with an entrepreneurship elder-statesman -- and one of the city's greatest cheerleaders. 

A devastating fire -- and bungled demolition -- led to tough times for a West Philly greasy spoon. Then the neighborhood got involved.

This interactive event brought together employers, nonprofits and thought leaders to talk workforce development.

What happens when you mix brazilian drums and classical cello? With arts education continually on the chopping block, this innovative, interactive, interdisciplinary program teaches youth about the building blocks of music -- and allows them to join in on the fun.

On Wednesday, this local artist will present her innovative, thought-provoking piece "Female Trouble" at the University of the Sciences.

This local thinker has made waves by addressing "Why Good People Can't Get Jobs," and laying some of the blame at the feet of rigid employers.  Next week, Cappelli will give a talk at the JOIN(t) Action Forum, a gathering of thought leaders, advocates and employers workshopping best practices for creating and filling jobs in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's neighborhoods are home to some wonderful used bookstores rife with hidden gems and great deals. Whether its an old theater in Port Richmond or a small storefront in West Philly, these spots are set to steal your afternoon.

Check out our top picks for early-September events.

According to the National Science Foundation, female fifth-graders demonstrate the same level of interest and ability in STEM subjects as their male counterparts. By ninth grade, they fall behind. This Breadboard program looks to close that gap.