Artists are often the first to move into urban neighborhoods, and the first to move out when rents rise. Yet in the post-recession landscape, many communities are working with artists to engage residents and transform blight.
Keystone Edge takes a look at three of this year's Knight Foundation grantees.
Plasma could have groundbreaking applications in energy, health care and technology -- and some of the most promising research and commercialization efforts are coming out of PA.
At a recent event, the Job Opportunity Investment Network announced an ambitious grant program to promote innovation in the workforce development space.
The current labor market requires innovation, creativity and commitment -- not only to finding the best workers, but to cultivating them. Meet two Philadelphia companies committed to rethinking how they train and hire.
Many of Philadelphia's inner-ring suburbs are recapturing that Main Street magic -- their resurgent downtown districts feature cool bars, creative dining and plenty of charm. To explore, all you need is a SEPTA ticket and an open mind.
In an effort to memorialize the many thousands of homes that have been demolished in Philadelphia, Temple Contemporary is hosting a 'Funeral for a Home' in the city's Mantua neighborhood.
This powerful organization continues to boost the regional economy.
In North Philadelphia, a valuable neighborhood institution is caught between community interests and an ascendent university.
From Seattle to Washington D.C., forgotten alleys are being reinvented. Often perceived as dirty and dangerous, these narrow gems are moving beyond garbage and garages to become havens for pedestrians, public art and small businesses.