By Julie R. Smith, Andrew T. Eiser and Cary L. Carr

Philadelphia is undoubtedly a hotbed for startup activity in the technology, science, health and creative field. It is an equally popular place for student entrepreneur startups as well.

Students enrolled in some of the city’s largest universities and graduates from other surrounding colleges in the area have become their own bosses and have launched their own dreams and ventures into fruition. Many of these entrepreneurs still juggle the stresses of college but are mastering business and have plans to initiate change with their growing companies.

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By Andrew T. Eiser, Cary L. Carr and Julie R. Smith

In response to the present economy and lack of traditional jobs upon graduation, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own startups and, in turn, careers they can continue after graduation.

With more colleges providing entrepreneurial programs for students, such as The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s undergraduate program, the University of Pennsylvania’s minor in engineering entrepreneurship and Drexel’s minor in entrepreneurship, along with competitions for students to launch their products, like PennApps, a student-run hackathon, students are increasing the opportunity to put their ideas in practice.

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By Raymond Boyd and Steven Mitchell

Tacony and Holmesburg are neighboring communities that are seeking a better future for their residents. Their missions are similar but their focuses are different. Tacony is taking a business first approach while Holmesburg is looking to take advantage of its sense of history. Both neighborhoods understand that they must work in collaboration to make their goals a reality as they try to stand as pillars of Northeast Philadelphia.

Tacony Commercial Revitalization

Tacony, like many other small working-class neighborhoods, is looking to bounce back from the economic recession that hampered business back in 2008. Tacony’s leadership sees the economic potential of the neighborhood as a vital piece for returning it back to relevance in Northeast Philadelphia.

The commercial future of Tacony lies on Torresdale Avenue. The area is the main business corridor of the neighborhood and it has felt the full blow of the economic downturn a few years ago. Tacony … Read the full story

By Steven Mitchell and Raymond Boyd

Short dumping is a problem all over the city and has been a problem for years, but in Holmesburg it seems to be an issue that is bringing down the community.

Short dumping is the illegal act of disposing trash and debris on a street or vacant lot. With so many auto shops and other businesses in Holmesburg along State Road the area can be viewed as an industrial area. Industrial areas tend to be dark at night which allows for people to  dump their trash and other items.

One area in particular is the railroad tracks at James Street and Bleigh Avenue. There you can see trash, an amazing number of tires lying around and even a boat. So why isn’t it getting cleaned up? Who is responsible for this?

The railroad area with all the tire build up is owned by ConRail. Recently it has been … Read the full story