A software engineer for Comcast Corporation and a former senior software engineer for Philly.com, web home of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. You can read his recent interview by Ed Cone for much more background into why he started and maintains Philly Future. There is no connection between Karl's employers and his efforts at Philly Future - this is strictly a labor of love - for the web - for the city. You can read more from him at his home page paradox1x.org.
A Bucks County native, Howard is an avid coffeehouse enthusiast who lives for therapeutic writing, clever quotes and hopeless causes. His favorite words of wisdom are "Brevity is ... wit" (from Shakespeare, via The Simpsons).
When he isn't trying to foster community at Philly Future, he might be observed checking out an art-house flick, working at his "real" job, or sharing random musings, poetry and haiku at non-breaking space.
"Philadelphia's Most Influential Blogger" (a title which is self proclaimed and totally unfounded), has been writing on the web for several years. Razor like wit, breathtaking good looks, and brevity are all things Scott wishs he had.
He can be caught blogging at Blankbaby and sounding off on all things Apple at TUAW. With his copious free time Scott likes to write in the third person about himself, read blogs, and watch Star Trek.
Matt moved to Philadelphia from New York City in December, 2001, but has had roots in the city for a long time. He became a proud member of the Philly Future team in January, 2005, and thinks that this site is the best thing to hit the city since Pat Olivieri slapped a pile of meat and onions onto a long roll and called it a day.
A native New Yorker, Albert made the move to Philadelphia in May of 2004 and hasn't found a worthy slice of pizza yet, but has had many a great 'steak. He gave up the world of sales the following Spring to live by the mantra "Do no evil" and has never looked back.
His thoughts on politics, food, culture and all things considered can be found at Philly and his images of Philadelphia and beyond at dragonballyee.com.
Moved to Philadelphia in 1989 to attend Temple University, where he majored in Political Science, going on to receive a law degree from Temple University School of Law in 1997. Jeff is currently a consultant to cities and counties across the nation. When not saving large governments from fiscal ruin, Jeff is active in various civic and community groups. He serves as the Co-Chair of the East Falls School Committee, is an East Falls Development Corporation Board Member, is on the PhillyCarShare Board and is also on the Young Friends of City Year Board. His blog - America's Home Town - is devoted to the broadcast of positive news about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and includes insightful commentary from time to time.
Ron is a lifelong area resident, raised in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, now living in Delaware County. A graduate of Temple University, Ron is working on attaining a Masters Degree in Organizational Dynamics. He works at the University of Pennsylvania, and is a husband and father. His interests are civic participation, governmental transparency, and politics.