Update underway - check back for highlights from the past few months.

• Bridging digital divide for the poor takes more than $
  Elmer Smith's praise for Wireless Philadelphia's approach to Digital Inclusion from his column in today's Philadelphia Daily News.
• Fast Cities Struggle to Go Wireless
  A comprehensive and balanced view of the municipal wireless movement, from Elise Waxenberg of the magazine Fast Company.
• Wi-Fi Philly's Laptop Leap
  Dan Geringer's article about Wireless Philadelphia's first Digital Inclusion signups.
• Wireless Philadelphia on 6ABC
  Check out the Wireless Philadelphia section on 6abc.com to see all the great coverage of Proof of Concept acceptance.
• Inquirer Editorial
  A great editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer recognizing Mayor Street's vision in launching the Wireless Philadelphia Initiative.
• The Philadelphia Business Journal
  A great story about Proof of Concept acceptance in the Philadelphia Business Journal. This story was picked up around the country, in Charlotte, San Antonio, Washington D.C., Milwaukee, and Phoenix.
• Philadelphia Launches Wi-Fi Access Test Zone
  W. David Gardner's article for InfoWeek about Proof of Concept acceptance.
• Philly to EarthLink: Wi-Fi Network Works
  A wonderful article by Joni Morse for Wireless Week.
• Philadelphia Wireless Internet Project Advances
  A terrific piece on Proof of Concept acceptance by Jon Hurdle from Reuters, which was picked up all over the world: in the UK, Croatia, India, Canada, and Australia.
• More from Wi-Fi Networking News
  More from Glenn Fleishman on Proof of Concept acceptance and its national significance.
• Houston Chronicle
  Alexis Grant's coverage of POC acceptance for the Chronicle in Houston, where EarthLink has been contracted to build a citywide wireless network.
• Advance for Phila. Wireless Network
  Miriam Hill's coverage of the formal acceptance of the Proof of Concept area for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
• Wi-Fi Networking News
  Glenn Fleishman's brief post about Proof of Concept acceptance.
• Internet Access Now Necessary to Apply for Jobs
  Carol Towarnicky, writing for the Philadelphia Daily News, considers the importance of Internet access and computer literacy in applying for entry-level jobs.
• 34% of Internet Users Now Connect Wirelessly
  A survey released Sunday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that 34% of Internet users connect wirelessly, up from 22% in 2004, reflecting a growing demand for wireless connectivity.
• IMPACT Launch Rescheduled
  Our Community Launch event at IMPACT Services Corp. has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 15th at 11am.
• New Possibilities for Municipal Wi-Fi Discussed at the W2i Digital Cities Convention
  Esther Schindler of CIO Magazine explores some creative ways municipalities are using their Wi-Fi networks, as discussed at the W2i Digital Cities Convention in Tempe, AZ.
• TechnoFlirt Photos
  Photos from our TechnoFlirt fundraiser at the fabulous Patou Restaurant and Bar in Old City.
• UMKC Event Addresses Racial Digital Divide
  The Black Family Technology Awareness Association and the University of Missouri at Kansas City address the potential consequences of the persistent and growing digital divide along racial lines.
• Philadelphia Ranks 2nd in Nationwide Metro Wi-Fi Study
  In a nationwide study of municipal Wi-Fi networks conducted by Novarum, an independent consulting company, Philadelphia's network was ranked 2nd in overall performance.
• Citywide Wi-Fi Brings New Opportunities
  Entrepreneur.com contributor Amanda C. Kooser explores the opportunities citywide Wi-Fi can bring to small businesses.
• Get Connected & Get Your Flirt On!
  On February 8 at 6pm, WP will host a "Techno-Flirt" fundraising dance party at the fabulous Patou Restaurant and Bar in Old City. Mix and mingle on site via email and dance the night away!
• Construction Completed in the Proof of Concept Zone
  Construction in the Proof of Concept Zone is completed and testing is underway. The approximately 15 square mile area encompasses a vast portion of Northeast Philadelphia.
• Greg Goldman on WNYC's On the Media
  MP3 clip of On the Media story covering Wi-Fi in America.
• Bridging the Digital Gap
  Philadelphia Inquirer staff writer Miriam Hill elucidates the functionality of the citywide network and how Wireless Philadelphia aims to narrow the digital divide in Philadelphia.
• Launch Party
  Meet the staff and Board of Wireless Philadelphia. Learn more about the mission of Digital Inclusion and the knitting together of our communities.
• Loft Preview
  An article in Philadelphia Life about the spacious penthouse sponsoring the Wireless Philadelphia Launch Party.
• Greg Goldman on WHYY
  MP3 clip of a news piece Joel Rose did on Wi-Fi in Philadelphia, with comments by Greg Goldman, CEO of Wireless Philadelphia.
• November Newsletter
  WP Happy Hour | November 30th Event | WP Advisory Committee | Digital Inclusion Initiative Moves Forward | O3 World | Ninth Wave Media
• Greg Goldman on KYW Newsradio
  North Phila. Gets Ready to Go Wi-Fi by KYW's Mike Dunn.
• City Marches Toward Wireless Beta
  Philadelphia Business Journal staff writer Peter Key reports on the progress of the citywide wireless network and Wireless Philadelphia.
• Introducing Wireless Philadelphia
  Wireless Philadelphia is the non-profit organization that — along with its partner Earthlink — is helping Philadelphia to become the nation's first completely wireless major city.
• Wireless Philadelphia: Creating a Digital Infrastructure for Open-Air Internet Access
  Computer World
• Wireless City
  PBS
• A Wi-Fi Winner
  Philly Inquirer Editorial
• Wireless Philadelphia: Dianah Neff
  ITConversations
• Philadelphia to be City of Wireless Web
  The Washington Post
• Philadelphia Named America's "Next Great City"
  ABCLocal
• Philly CIO Grilled on Plan by Council
  WNN Wi Fi Net News
• Wi-Fi for the Masses
  Technology Review
• Government Bridging the Digital Divide
  InternetWeek
• Philadelphia's Wireless War - CIO Fights for Affordable Broadband (video)
  ZDNet
• Philadelphia Closer to Wireless Internet Deal (audio)
  NPR
• Dianah Neff, Philadelphia's CIO, Updates the Wireless Philadelphia Story
  Broadband Wireless Access World
• Free wireless network up and running in Olney
  Philadelphia Business Journal
• Pulling the Plug on Local Internet
  Newsweek - USA
• Muni, Mesh Wireless Players Meet in Philadelphia
  Enterprise News & Reviews
• Wi-Fi's Clouds Arrive
  Newsweek
• Philadelphia to offercheap broadband for whole city
  Silicon.com
• Philly Releases Wi-Fi RFP
  Federal Computer Week
• Philadelphia Goes Wireless With Ambitious Public
  Sci-Tech Today
• Philly to Defy Telecom Giants, Set Up Public Wireless Network
  The NewStandard
• Philly's Wi-Fi Plans Move Forward
  BetaNews.com
• Philly Releases (Wireless) Plan
  Wi-Fi Networking News
• Philadelphia lays out plan for wireless city
  Philadelphia Business Journal
• Wireless Philadelphia
  BroadbandReports.com
• Philly Reveals Wireless Plan
  Wi-Fi Planet
• Dianah Neff, the City of Philadelphia's Chief Technology Officer, talks about Wireless Philadelphia
  Etopia Media's Broadband Wireless Access World