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.
With their revolutionary device Optiflow, this medical device company is improving dialysis access sites and saving lives.
Bike commuters rejoice! This Philly entrepreneur has blended performance fabrics with workwear.
This century-old neighborhood institution closed its doors last year. As with other Philadelphia schools shuttered by the District, its future is in limbo. Could it become a vocational school? A community space? A mixed-use hub? Time will tell.
An area of West Philadelphia earns a prestigious national designation, but according to stakeholders and residents, this decree from President Obama is actually a symbol of the changes already underway.
Units in this Philadelphia project are finally up for sale; thanks to an innovative partnership, some of the development has been reserved as affordable housing.
At last friday's showcase of 'ideas worth sharing,' speakers touched on education, development, access and modern manufacturing.
Sure, the state's ascendent cheese scene boosts farmers and cheesemakers, but it also feeds an ecosystem of writers, artists, educators, eaters and retail experts.
The city's museums, theaters and art spaces are working hard to open their doors a little wider, whether it's to people on the autism spectrum or those with disabilities.
The University of Pennsylvania has released a master plan for a 23-acre research park and innovation campus along the banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood.