Temple Made Fest at 13th & Polett Walk this weekend was something to see.
108 entrepreneurs. Students, alumni, families, neighbors.
Not a panel. Not a report. An actual local economy in motion.
More of this. A lot more.
#TempleMade #NorthPhilly
Philadelphia's music ecosystem is worth billions. We have the data. We have the studies. We've even made recommendations.
What we still need: funders, government, artists, and venue owners aligned and accountable.
The talent is there. The infrastructure isn't.
A packed room. Real conversation. No posturing.
Richard Vague on American financial history and why the past is a playbook for right now.
Philadelphia at its best.
#Philadelphia #CivicDialogue
Philadelphia's future is being written in the data most people scroll past.
Healthcare. Workforce. Neighborhoods. All moving at once.
The Economy League's Leading Indicators puts it in focus.
economyleague.org/reports/leading-indicators
Philly's dining scene just earned a national co-sign. Washington Post said it out loud.
Now the harder question: are we building a food economy that matches the culture?
Celebration is earned. The work isn't done.
A strong opportunity is back open for food entrepreneurs.
Santander’s Cultivate Small Business program is accepting applications for its Fall cohort, and it is genuinely worth a look for anyone building in the food space.
Apply here:
https://bit.ly/csbapplication
#Philadelphia
Some places don't ask anything of you.
Eastern University is one of them.
114 acres of quiet that actually works.
Grateful for places like that.
Grays Ferry needs us tomorrow.
Community food giveaway at Finnegan Playground
1231 S. 30th St | Sunday | 11AM – 1PM
Restaurants: shelf-stable donations welcomed.
Pickup coordinated through Food Connect Group.
Text me: 215-406-0774
This is what Philly does.
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Six sold-out nights.
Lee Mo didn't just return to Philadelphia. She reminded the room what live jazz at its absolute highest level actually feels like.
That Ella Fitzgerald tribute... something else entirely.
@SOUTHJazzClub
#LeeMo #LiveJazz #PhillyJazz
Buckets isn't just a restaurant. It's a workforce pipeline rooted in the I Promise community. Affordable prices. Real jobs. Real training. LeBron built the whole system, not just the brand.
MIKE PHILLIPS AT SOUTH felt bigger than a set.
This was command, chemistry, and total control of the room. A serious band, a serious leader, and a room that knew it was witnessing something special.
One of those nights that stays with you.
#MikePhillips #PhillyJazz #SouthJazzKitchen
Philadelphia knows the difference between a tribute and a responsibility.
Jazz Philadelphia is bringing artists, venues, educators, and institutions into alignment around John Coltrane’s 100th with the seriousness this moment deserves.
That is how you honor a giant.
#JohnColtrane100 #PhillyJazz
One-third of global fertilizer trade moves through the Strait of Hormuz. It is disrupted right now. Urea prices are up more than 30 percent. Diesel is up approximately 40 percent. Fresh food gets hit first. Local food systems are infrastructure. Someone has to speak for the speechless.
This wasn’t just an event. It was a statement.
Tipsy Women’s History brought together powerful women, strong ideas, and real momentum. What stood out to me most was the intention in the room. A celebration of leadership, history, and the women shaping what’s next in Philadelphia.
Some people talk about building culture.
Ben and Ruben went and actually built it.
Secret Handshake is now part of Philadelphia's grassroots film fabric.
That's how it starts. Passion, grit, and showing up.
Philadelphia needs more of this.
#PhillyFilm #SecretHandshake
Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival delivered.
Blossoms everywhere. Families, music, culture, energy.
This city knows how to show up for spring.
100 years of sakura in Fairmount Park and still absolutely worth it.
#CherryBlossomFestival #SpringInPhilly #PhillyVibes
Of course I had this on my schedule. No question.
The No Kings March in Philly wasn't just noise—it was people showing up.
The rules matter. The process matters.
Philadelphia did what Philadelphia does.
#Philadelphia #Democracy #NoKings
Six sold-out shows. One weekend. Emily Braden and the band delivered something SOUTH was built for.
This is what live music looks like when everything locks in.
Lee is up next. Emily will be back. Don't miss it.
#SOUTHJazz #PhillyJazz #LiveMusic
Philadelphia's food travels over 1,500 miles to reach your plate.
One tariff. One weather event. One trucking shortage.
And the shelves thin out before the city knows what happened.
CEA changes that. Growing food inside the city. Year round. Closer to the people who need it most.
The AU Alumni Mixer in Philly was the real deal.
Kogod is going AI-first. Recognized best-in-class for AI curriculum. Paid internships for every student starting sophomore year.
This is not incremental improvement. It is a different model.
8% of global crop yields lost by 2050. That is the floor. Not the ceiling.
Coffee up 55%. Cocoa spiked. Rice at 15-year highs. Florida citrus in long-term decline.
These are not warnings. They are receipts.
Philadelphia needs local food infrastructure. Now.
King of Prussia just leveled up. Peter Chang brought real Sichuan to the suburbs and it absolutely delivers. The mala heat is no joke. Go test your spice tolerance. You will not regret it.
#PeterChang #SichuanFood #PhillyEats
151 studies. Solid science. Clear conclusion.
CEA can grow fresh food inside cities, year-round, close to the communities that need it most.
The business model never reached them.
That is the gap. That is the work.
The relief years are over.
Philadelphia's FY2027 budget still funds housing, safety, and education... but the cushion is thinner.
The Economy League just dropped the analysis every business owner and civic leader in Philly needs to read.
Link in thread.
Sy Smith on the SOUTH stage this weekend. A singer's singer. A career that runs from Whitney Houston to Thundercat to The Tonight Show. James Poyser in the audience. This is the room Philadelphia deserves.
#SOUTHJazzClub #SySmith #PhillyJazz
Philadelphia already has the restaurants, kitchens, distributors, and anchor institutions.
The question is whether we can coordinate what exists so more people get fed and more food dollars stay local.
Early conversations. Encouraging signs.
Stay tuned. #FeedPhilly #Philadelphia
Proud to support Dr. Ala Stanford for Congress. A pediatric surgeon who showed up for Philadelphia when it mattered most. A leader who understands this city from the inside out. SOUTH had the honor of hosting last night and the room said everything.
#AlaStanford #StanfordForCongress #Philadelphia
The 4th Annual GPLEX360 Tipsy Women's History. Hosted at the American Philosophical Society. Real stories. Real networking. Great food. Drinks optional.
Not just for women. Proof: I'll be there.
It sells out. Every year.
Six sold out shows at SOUTH this weekend.
Julie Dexter didn't just sing... she lived inside every song. Then Lady Alma stepped up and the room became something else.
Philadelphia showed up. The music delivered.
