Young adults are drawn to the city

According to census figures, while the city grew by a mere 8,456 people, or 0.6 percent, much of the increase was attributed to young professionals who live in Center City, South Philly east of Broad, and the Manayunk and Roxborough area. The growth in young professionals shows that the city has "retained more of our graduating seniors," said David Bartelt, a professor of geography and urban studies at Temple, adding that the city has been strong in service-sector jobs, such as tourism and the restaurant business, and in creative endeavors, such as the arts and public relations.
May 18, 2011 | Philadelphia Daily News