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From innovative cooking classes to job training to community gathering spaces, the Free Library and its many branches are evolving to meet 21st Century needs. Now, thanks to a huge influx of funds, that process is more ambitious than ever.

In September, the Urban Innovation Exchange hosted its first convening in Detroit. Participants came from around the country, and for three days, Motor City became a marketplace for ideas.

This fall, be sure to sip on some of the Commonwealth's most autumnal suds.

This tiny borough is benefitting from broader urban trends towards walkability, independent businesses and unique restaurants. Jenkintown's success reviving its town square and adjacent corridors bodes well for the region as a whole.

Take a day trip out to Northwest Philadelphia and revel in the verdant charms of Germantown, Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. All you need is a SEPTA ticket.

From September 24 through 26, a group of innovators working on small scale, place-based projects around the country convened in Detroit to talk about what works in their cities.

Small businesses and startups in the City of Brotherly Love now have a powerful new tool: Kiva Zip provides crowdfunded, zero-interest loans to entrepreneurs that engage with their communities. Become a lender on October 15 and double your impact.

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Historic Wellsboro is looking forward, tapping into its legacy of arts and culture whole fostering creative new businesses. Locals and tourists alike are loving the view.

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Urban revitalization is not built on stadiums and skyscrapers alone. Vibrant cities begin with passionate people working on the ground, doing the creative heavy lifting to make their communities better. Leading up to Urban Innovation Exchange, September 24-26 in Detroit, we take a look at 13 small projects with big potential.

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

A new crop of Pennsylvania farmers are blending fresh ideas, entrepreneurial vision and strong agricultural traditions to reap success back on the homestead. Can they lead one of the state's most essential industries into the future?