Resources
Innovation Philadelphia is committed to providing Young Professionals with high-quality tools and resources to grow personally and professionally. You can explore many of the assets that are available online to Young Professionals currently living in the Philadelphia Region, or hoping to move to the region, by visiting some of the following organizations/websites:
Find a Home:
- A guide to the neighborhoods of Philadelphia and the surrounding five county metropolitan area. Visit website.
- Philadelphia Weekly is not only the most widely read alternative weekly in the Philadelphia region, it has the largest circulation of any weekly newspaper in Pennsylvania. Visit website.
- Apartments.com is one of the best places to start your search for an apartment in Philadelphia. Plug in to the power search and discover a large range of Philadelphia apartments from the comfort and convenience of your computer. Visit website.
- Community moderated forums and classified ads for such items, including. jobs, housing, goods, services, romance, local activities, advice - just about anything really. Visit website.
Find a Job:
- View jobs and career opportunities in Philadelphia. Visit website.
- One of Greater Philadelphia's leading destinations for connecting employers with rewarding internship and job opportunities students that have talent, energy, and ideas to share. Visit website.
- PhillyJobs provides industry specific career information tailored to your career goals. Select a career channel to research industry information, search jobs and build your portfolio. Visit website.
- Welcome to Philly Metro Jobs, your source for job information in Philadelphia and surrounding areas of Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and beyond. Visit website.
- View jobs and career opportunities available in Philadelphia, southern NJ, and Delaware! Visit website.
- Award-winning news, sports and commentary from the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. Visit website.
- Bizjournals features industry-specific news from more than 40 industries, advice columns, and a full menu of tools to help business owners and operators manage their businesses more successfully. Visit website.
Find Transportation:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the only major airport serving one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Visit website.
- The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides public transit services for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. SEPTA is the nation's fifth largest public transportation system, with a vast network of services including bus, subway, trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. Visit website.
- The official site of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, offering specific information regarding motor vehicle services, driver license services and vehicle registration. Visit website.
- Here you'll find information to help you research your trip, find the best train fare, book your tickets, and get the most out of your Amtrak experience. Visit website.
- NJ TRANSIT is New Jersey's public transportation corporation. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to customers' needs and committed to excellence. Visit website.
- PATCO (Port Authority Transit Corporation), NJ Transit, SEPTA and AMTRAK all work together to meet the transportation needs of Greater Philadelphia residents by improving and expanding the public transportation service in our region. Visit website.
- Greyhound Lines, Inc. is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 3,100 destinations with 16,000 daily departures across North America. Visit website.
- Apex Bus provides low-cost and reliable bus service between New York Chinatown, Washington DC Chinatown, Philadelphia Chinatown, Richmond and Atlanta. Visit website.
- New Century Travel bus service operates routes between New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC. Visit website.
Find Things to Do:
- Gophila.com — the official visitor site for Greater Philadelphia – makes it easy to plan your visit to Philadelphia and The Countryside™. The site contains valuable information on restaurants, hotels, itineraries and much more. Visit website.
- Phillyvisitor.com features the official Convention Center Visitors' Guide to Philadelphia. Visit website.
- Philadelphia might be most famously known as the birthplace of American democracy, but you'll find it's an ideal destination for discovery as you explore its colorful neighborhoods, learn more about its rich history and delve into its spectacular sights and attractions. Visit website.
- The Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC) promotes Philadelphia as an ethnically diverse visitor destination, encouraging multicultural business and social responsibility that contributes to and benefits from the varying multicultural communities that enhance our region's hospitality and tourism industry. Visit website.
- The official website for the City of Philadelphia, offering visitors pertinent information about the arts, culture, restaurants, hotels, travel and tourism. Visit website.
- Aroundphilly.com offers in-depth search information for all establishments within the city, as well as providing inside editorial and reporting content for all events, openings and newsworthy items in Philadelphia. Visit website.
- Social Philly has event listings, promotions, a Young Professionals series, reviews and photos, primarily targeted at young professionals, ages 21-35. Visit website.
- Urban Philly is the #1 resource for urban events happening in and around the city. Visit website.
- Written by a diverse group of in-the-know Philadelphians, uwishunu is your online source for an insider's look at the Philadelphia scene. Visit website.
Find a School:
- The official website for the City of Philadelphia School District. Visit website.
- Great Schools is a national, independent nonprofit organization committed to helping parents like choose schools, support their children's education and improve schools in the community. Visit website.
- The goal of One Big Campus is to create positive first-hand experiences for students in Philadelphia which, in turn, leads to a stronger attachment to the area and ultimately a personal desire to remain after graduation. Visit website.
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