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Neighborhood Guide: Passyunk Square

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Next up in our updated neighborhood guides is Passyunk Square, home to cheesesteaks, rowhomes, seasonal window displays, and a diverse mix of residents and businesses.

Philly hosts second GameLoop, an "unconference" for the gaming industry

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Philly's second GameLoop, a chance to swap ideas, learn techniques and make new contacts in the gaming industry, happens at UArt's Terra Hall on Saturday, May 18.

CultureBlocks mapping tool catalogs and curates neighborhood arts

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

In an innovative effort to help neighborhood arts thrive, the City of Philadelphia has launched CultureBlocks, a GIS-enabled app that helps agencies and grant providers link cultural assets to place.

Philly startup Curalate profiled in 'You're the Boss'

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Philly startup Curalate is profiled in the New York Times' small business column, "You're the Boss."

On the Ground: North Camden's Respond Bakery brings fresh food to the community

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

When Respond Bakery opened its doors at 9th and Pearl Streets in North Camden, it was the first full-service bakery in the neighborhood in nearly 50 years. Three months later, the business is a big hit.

The New York Times tackles Oxford Mills, housing for teachers

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Like Flying Kite, the New York Times was intrigued by the concept behind Oxford Mills, a mixed-used development dedicated to organizations and people who work in education.

$20 million condo project to replace old Main Line YMCA near Suburban Square

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

A $20 million condominium project is set to replace the Main Line YMCA in Ardmore, boosting a market that has been virtually nonexistant post-recession.

RJMetrics introduces data "dashboard" for e-commerce, are hiring

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

RJMetrics creates custom businesses intelligence software for many large e-commerce sites. They recently launched the beta version of their client "dashboards."

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Camden's Third Thursday, PHAIR and fabric arts

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

This week, peruse art across the river, shop crafts and antiques at a new outdoor market, and see Fairmount Park's historic homes go soft.

Exploring Philadelphia's exquisite underbelly at the Hidden City Festival

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Get ready for Philadelphia's coolest event. The second Hidden City Festival will activate nine historic spaces throughout the city, transforming vacant and underappreciated treasures into interactive art.

Eater names Federal Donuts one of the country's hottest spots

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Federal Donuts earned a spot on Eater's list of the top 23 hottest donut shops in America.

Inventing the Future: From original idea to billion dollar enterprise

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Philadelphia's fertile entrepreneurial environment has produced world class tech and science companies. We're checking in with some of the city's most successful homegrown hits.

Local designer tackles rooftop food production in EAT UP

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Author Lauren Mandel, a local rooftop agricultural specialist, wrote EAT UP, the first full-length book about rooftop food production.

Boosting creativity at the intersection of art and community

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

The Knight Arts challenge continues to foster some of Philadelphia most creative projects. Here are three of this year's winners, all working to make Philadelphia a more interesting, stimulating and engaging place.

Amtrak unveils new trains for Keystone route

2013-05-14T04:00:00Z

Amtrak rolled out three (of 70) new trains in an effort to modernize its fleet. The locomotives will operate on the Northeast corridor as well as the Keystone route between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

Drexel students craft vision for North 5th Street in Olney

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

In Olney, the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project is partnering with Drexel's Design and Merchandising Program to revamp storefront windows along the neighborhood's commercial corridor.

Germantown United CDC to host community forum on sustainability

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

On May 8, GUCDC is hosting a community forum -- entitled "It IS Easy Being Green" -- that focuses on how residents and businesses can have a positive environmental and economic impact on their community.

Delaware River Waterfront Corporation launches new website

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

Thank to the team at P'unk Ave, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation finally has a top-shelf web presence.

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz, murals, cold brews and baseball

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

This week's featured events include the Philadelphia Jazz Festival, an impressive mural project in Frankford and Brews at the Ballpark in Camden.

Remaking Market East

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

Can Market East become just as lively at night as it is during the day? The city's tourism and development mavens certainly hope so -- and they've come together to polish up one of Center City's key corridors.

From the Editor: Has coworking reached its critical mass?

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

Does Philadelphia's recent wave of coworking spaces say something bigger about our regional economy? Brooklyn transplant 3rd Ward, opening this summer in South Kensington, could be a bellwether.

PA among states that must pony up for Amtrak routes

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

As federal subsidies dry up, Amtrak looks to states to pick up the slack. Pennsylvania must pay to maintain its more rural routes.

Delaware River Waterfront Corp. preps pedestrian-friendly improvements

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation recently took big steps towards implementing key pedestrian improvements along the Central Delaware River.

DMi Partners launches Prism, an innovative content management system; is hiring

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

http://www.dmipartners.com/DMi Partners, a Center City-based internet marketing firm, has launched Prism, a content management system that converts intenet campaign pages to landing pages.

Indie game developers Cipher Prime climb into international spotlight, hiring

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

Cipher Prime, local game developers, have made a name for themselves internationally with unconventional puzzle games.

Hacktory profiled as part of nationwide rise of 'hacker spaces'

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

The New York Times investigates the rise of membership-driven hacker spaces, including the the Hacktory in Philadelphia.

Wash Cycle Laundry teams up with Neighborhood Farms CSA

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

Wash Cycle Laundry is partnering with Neighborhood Foods CSA to deliver urban farm shares to Philadelphians.

Jose Garces' Distrito named one of the best Mexican spots in U.S.

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

Travel & Leisure names Jose Garces' Distrito, the West Philly taco-and-margarita mecca, one of the best Mexican restaurants in the country.

Inventing the Future: Salvation through retrofitting at the Navy Yard

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

Building 661, a crumbling, long-forgotten structure, is being reborn as the Center for Building Energy Science. When construction is complete, it will serve as a nationally-recognized lab and test case for energy-efficient retrofits.

Neighborhood Guide: Frankford & the Lower Northeast

2013-05-07T04:00:00Z

Next up in our revamped neighborhood guides is Frankford, our second On the Ground site and the gateway to the Northeast.