Big Rube’s Philly

Jakai Bishop, a Philadelphia Inspiration

The iconic chef, photographer and entrepreneur meets up with a charismatic friend who’s gone from “Top Model” to construction sites

By Reuben Harley

Can Philly Platinum Its Gaming Industry?

A task force is working to turn the city’s gaming culture, university talent and independent developers into a sustainable industry

By Christina Griffith

Reviving Market East by Repurposing Art Supplies

From sculptural driftwood lamps to quilted jackets, “Past Lives, Surfaced by Skilled Hands” showcases 22 artists making something new from materials with a history

By Courtney DuChene
The New Urban Order

Retail as a Public Good?

Why the City’s support of Center City’s Meantime on Market — now extended until the year’s end — is money well spent

By Diana Lind
Business for Good

Coblrshop for Your Vintage Glow-Up

What to do when your Eagle’s Eye cardigan or Rick Owens platform booties need a fix? A Fairmount entrepreneur has an increasingly convenient solution

By Courtney DuChene
Citizen Of The Week

Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, Quiet Champion

For more than 20 years, the co-founder of Philly AIDS Thrift has done good by selling people’s old, unwanted stuff — resulting in more than $5 million of good

By Natalie Pompilio
Citizen of the Week

The Flower Girl

Leona Davis wanted to repurpose the flowers from her daughter’s wedding. Now she’s created a circle of giving that brings joy, purpose, and sustainability across the region

By Autumn Demberger

How Not to Plan A Neighborhood

The controversy over a new restaurant planned for Fishtown is another instance of the City making it harder for small businesses to operate. Councilmember Squilla, are you listening?

By Jon Geeting

No More FOMO

Local social media app Playdate encourages IRL gatherings by telling Philadelphians what events are happening in town — and encouraging them to invite their friends

By Courtney DuChene
Citizen of the Week

Carlos Rogers, Bike Race Reviver

How a tattooed, middle-aged hairstylist made The Philadelphia Cycling Classic the sporting surprise of America’s 250th

By Malcolm Burnley