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Philadelphia
Philadelphia - Michael Persico
If ever there were a city of firsts, it's Philadelphia: birthplace not only of the U.S. Constitution, but also the country's first public library, hospital, public bank, and computer. This same spirit of innovation continues today as Philadelphia's world-class institutions of higher education drive research and development in key industries such as advanced healthcare, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

A powerful regional force, Philadelphia is positioning itself to be a leader on urban issues like sustainability and infrastructure development. GreenPlan Philadelphia is a 20-year comprehensive plan for the development of parks and open space, and a serious push underway to redevelop the Delaware and Schuylkill waterfronts.

The ceaseless activity and industry generated by the city's many arts and cultural organizations are making Philadelphia a destination city. With music and arts festivals multiplying, green housing developments sprouting citywide, and new skyscrapers changing the skyline, Philadelphians are once again beginning to see their home as a city of firsts.

Philadelphia Features

Inventing the Future: From Original Idea to Billions

Philadelphia's fertile entrepreneurial environment has produced world class tech and science companies. 

Inventing the Future: Salvation at the Philadelphia Navy Yard

Building 661, a crumbling, long-forgotten structure, is being reborn as the Center for Building Energy Science. 

Inventing the Future: Saving Homes, Fighting Blight in Philly

Part detective, part hostage negotiator, Project Rehab's Ryan Spak is reviving University City's abandoned properties, and saving taxpayer dollars in the process.

Whose Website is it Anyway? Philadelphia legal firm tames new frontier

The Wild West-like world of online intellectual property and new media calls for a different kind of sheriff -- enter Greising Law, a firm making a name for itself representing startups, artists and emerging tech companies.

Inventing the Future: Making Scientists Outside the Lab

"I Love My Science Job" hopes to spark young people to pursue careers in life sciences, a vital element of Philadelphia's new economy.
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Philadelphia Founders

Janice Presser

Janice Presser

City: Philadelphia

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.

Michael Rappaport

Michael Rappaport

City: Philadelphia

He hires only high-end, well-rounded web developers and has grown Chariot Solutions into one of the region's best workplaces.

Suzanne Smethers

Suzanne Smethers

City: Philadelphia

Founded in California and moved to Pennsylvania, Inteprod has grown into a $5 million-plus contract manufacturer for the medical device industry and related sectors.

Ron Schlecht Jr.

Ron Schlecht Jr.

City: Philadelphia

After four years of keeping their full-time jobs, Schlecht and his partners finally had enough business to work BTB Security full-time and it hasn't stopped growing since.

Timothy Block

Timothy Block

City: Philadelphia

Since its founding in 1991, the Hepatitis B Foundation has grown into a vital national research and advocacy organization with a global reach.

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