Blogs

• A.V. Club Philly — Philly-centric version of The A.V. Club, an entertainment newspaper and website published by The Onion. It appears in the print editions of The Onion and online. edit
• Alvin Ashcraft's Morning Dew — Daily links to useful articles, software and resources for .NET developers. edit
• Arts, Culture and Creative Economy — This is the personal blog of Gary Steuer, Chief Cultural Officer for the City of Philadelphia, and Director of the Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy. Mostly I write about issues related to my work, the work of the Office, and try to share ideas and examples related to arts and creative enterprise, sometimes from other parts of the country or world. edit
• Coder Journal — Personal blog of Nick Berardi edit
• Flying Kite — Creating a new narrative about Greater Philadelphia, this weekly online publication covers the people, places, companies and institutions moving the region forward. edit
• Geekadelphia — Our goal? To talk about geeky things that interest us and highlight events, stores, and people in Philadelphia who, like us, are geeky. edit
• Know it All Philly — Informs & Entertains. A local website dedicated to social and newsworthy happenings and events. Ever wondered what's going on in the city? You should have been following Know it All Philly. edit
• LocalArtsLive — Information and discussion about classical music in Philadelphia edit
• Out to Own — 'oTo' is an informative blog & guide, run by business owners and entrepreneurs. Handpicked advice, wisdom and news, 'oTo' is a premium resource for anyone looking to improve how they currently use social media to communicate with their target audience. With the ultimate in content and resources from all over, we'll help you become more successful in developing a digital marketing strategy and growing a profitable business. edit
• Philly Broadcaster — This neighborhood focused blog uses original content to connect Philadelphians to their city. All Philly. No Filler. @Pbroadcaster edit
• Philly Tech News — Comprehensive coverage of Information Technology, The Web, Enterprise Software, the Cloud, Telecommunications, Digital Media and Venture Capital in the Philadelphia Metro area. edit
• Technically Philly — Covering the community of people who use technology in Philadelphia. edit
• Two.One.Five Magazine — Two.One.Five is an urban arts and lifestyle magazine, engaging Philadelphians with powerful writing and bold images edit

Business

• Center City Proprietors Association — Center City Proprietors Association celebrates over 35 years of support to the Philadelphia small business community. A non-profit, Philadelphia based, member supported, chamber of commerce founded in 1978, CCPA is dedicated to serving Philadelphia’s small businesses by providing connections, insight, resources and community through a variety of programs and events. edit

Business

• DVIRC — The DVIRC is an economic development organization established in 1988. We focus exclusively on the region’s manufacturing community to grow business value in four key areas. DVIRC offers “best practice” consulting services for small to mid-sized manufacturing enterprises. edit

College Student Resources

• Campus Philly — Campus Philly is a student’s connection to everything in and around Philly. From where to go and what to do, to connecting with fellow students, to finding a great job after graduation, we're the older Philly brother or sister, and we've got you covered. edit

Creative Technology

• BreadBoard — Breadboard is a hybrid program at the University City Science Center that facilitates cross-disciplinary art exhibits, community outreach initiatives and special programs offering public access to a new generation of fabrication technology and workspace in an effort to empower individuals and convene communities around creative applications of technology. edit
• NextFab Studio — NextFab Studio is a membership-based, high-tech workshop and prototyping center- it’s Philadelphia’s “gym for innovators”. Located in the University City Science Center, on Philadelphia’s Avenue of Technology, our brand new 3600 square foot facility provides comfortable, clean, and safe workspaces with hand tools, 3D printers, computer controlled machine tools, software, and electronics workbenches. Expert instructors and a community of collaborators are on hand to help you problem-solve and achieve your vision. NextFab Studio has everything necessary for you to invent, repair, create, and innovate! edit

Data Resources

• OpenDataPhilly — Data on the Philadelphia region is plentiful. Search and find that data on OpenDataPhilly and begin transforming your city. edit

Downtown Revitalization and Historic Preservation

• Heritage Consulting Inc. — Blog about Main Street, Downtown, Old Buildings, Philly architecture edit

Entrepreneurship

• CoFoundersBridge.org — Some of ExecutiveLeadersRadio.com's 5000+ CEOs are interested in "giving back" to emerging entrepreneurs by talking with, advising and/or mentoring. These CEOs can help you hone your strategy, identify market opportunities, and assist with growing your business cause they've "been-there-and-done-that." edit
• Corzo Center for the Creative Economy — The entrepreneurship engine supported by the University of the Arts that links art, innovation and business. Provides workshops, classes, office hours, advisors to anyone starting a creative venture in Philadelphia. Offers funding for artistic ventures started by University of the Arts students and alumni. edit

Entrepreneurship

• GoodCompany Group — GoodCompany™ helps promising social innovators realize their full impact by applying rigorous analysis, employing proven growth strategies, and matching capital resources from the business and venture communities. Our highly-selective programs provide both the business support and rigor to help companies develop a realistic path to market. We do this through our Ventures Accelerator program and our Residency Incubator Space. edit

Events

• Barcamp Philly — The bestest Barcamp around edit
• Campus Philly Lightning Lessons — Feb. 11, 6-8p, Quorum (University City) Join Campus Philly and MobileMonday Mid-Atlantic for a crash course in the tech ecosystem. This event will explore the different careers within the tech and mobile industries through a series of short, “lightning speed” presentations from a variety of business professionals. Roles represented will include entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, commercial lawyers, marketing experts and more. Then stay and network with professionals working in the region to make connections that could boost your career. Food and fun provided. edit
• DataJawn — A Big Data Conference - Philly Style edit
• Drupaldelphia — If you are interested in learning about what all the talk about Drupal is about, are already a site-builder, themer, designer, developer, Drupal user or looking to become one, or a just a Drupal superstar itching to show off your latest and greatest contribution, register now for a Drupal-filled day of presentations, workshops, and informal talks. edit
• Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise Conference — An event that brings in the best and brightest speakers and ideas to Philadelphia, showcases the vibrant technology scene in the Philadelphia area, and brings the community together. edit
• GameLoop Philly — GameLoop is a barcamp style conference for game developers. edit
• Ignite Philly — Ignite Philly is part of a worldwide network that entertains and educates people in short 5 minute bursts. Ignite Philly is the local group, and is our way to highlight great ideas coming to life here in Philadelphia. edit
• InnoBeer Philly — Innobeer is a free, fun networking event for professionals interested in sharing innovative ideas over a cold beverage. There is no fee for the event. Just bring your creative spirit and an open mind. Everyone pays for their own food and beverage. edit
• PACT — Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)’s vision is to be a premier resource for emerging growth companies in the information technology, clean technology, and healthcare industries. We are a membership-based organization that connects emerging growth companies, venture investors, professional advisors, and technology-focused corporations to network, develop relationships, pursue business opportunities, and market & promote their businesses to foster growth and innovation. edit
• Philly Merge — An annual conference, training, and networking event for Entrepreneur-Developers and Developer-Entrepreneurs. edit
• Philly Tech Meetup — Philly Tech Meetup convenes technologists, entrepreneurs, investors and the broader innovation community regularly to learn and share. Each month, hundreds of innovators gather to see demos, launch products and meet their future co-founders, partners and funders. edit
• Philly Tech Week — A yearly celebration of technology in Philadelphia. edit
• Philly TechBreakfast — A monthly breakfast in Philadelphia where entrepreneurs, techies, developers, designers, business people, and interested people see showcases on cool new technology in a demo format and interact with each other . "Show and Tell for Adults" is what we usually say. No boring presentations or speakers who drone on. This is a "show and tell" format where we tell people to show me, don't tell me about the great things they are working on. Each TechBreakfast begins at 8:00am and goes until 10AM (although people usually hang around later). This event is FREE! edit
• Startup Weekend Philly — Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them. edit
• StartupDigest Philly — A calendar of all local events. edit
• The Junto — DO YOU LOVE TRUTH for truth's sake, and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others? edit
• WordCamp Philly — WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything WordPress. WordCamps are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress users like you. Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas, and get to know each other. WordCamps are open to WordPress.com and WordPress.org users alike. edit

Events Digest

• Philadelphia StartupDigest — Philadelphia StartupDigest is the members-only guide to the Philadelphia startup community. Members receive a weekly curated email of the best startup events and educational content for founders in the Philadelphia area. Membership is free!! edit

Free Social Media Resources

• Tweet Philadelphia — Extensive resources to improve your digital social-savvy engagement and increase search engine ranking as your reward. edit

Government

• City of Philadelphia — Want to start a business in Philadelphia? This will tell you what you need to do. edit

News Outlets

• Philadelphia Baseball Review — Independent media outlet covering all things baseball in the Philadelphia region. edit

Real Estate

• PhillyUrbanLiving.com — The Philly Urban Living website was created by Tim Garrity, REALTOR. Its purpose is to keep those interested in Philadelphia up-to-date on local real estate, news, and development. edit

Research / Cultural

• Free Library of Philadelphia — Books, they do exist edit
• Philadelphia Museum of Art — As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in person and online. edit
• The Athenaeum of Philadelphia — A little known archive nestled into Washington Square park. The Athenaeum is a member supported, not-for-profit, special collections library founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and antiquities of America, and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge" for public benefit. edit
• The Franklin Institute — A childhood favorite that will continue to blow your mind as an adult. They've got a lot of heart ( http://tinyurl.com/fi-heart ) edit
• The Library Company of Philadelphia — The Library Company of Philadelphia is an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Open to the public free of charge, the Library Company houses an extensive non-circulating collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art. edit
• The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology — Founded in 1887, Penn Museum has conducted more than 400 archaeological and anthropological expeditions around the world. Three gallery floors feature materials from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Canaan and Israel, Mesoamerica, Asia and the ancient Mediterranean World, as well as artifacts from native peoples of the Americas and Africa. edit

Social

• Monk's Cafe — Inconspicuous staple for beer in Philly. Go for mussels, burgers, and a huge import selection. edit
• National Mechanics — You need a beer? Yeah, you need a beer. Just go here. edit
• Philadelphia Sports Network — Philadelphia Sports Network is the largest organization for recreational adult sports leagues in Center City. edit
• Tattooed Mom's — 50 cent pirogues. 'nuff said. edit
• Triumph — Craft beer, fresh food, geek friendly. edit

Useful Tools

• Consulting Rate Calculator — This calculator converts your salary, benefits, W2 and paid time off into one hourly billable rate. edit