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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Health care for artists, live jazz and hot chili

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, February 26, 2013

This week's run-down of Flying Kite-approved events features an info session for uninsured artists, tunes (and Scrabble!) in Germantown and a cook-off at Barcade.

Arts and Culture, Food, Healthcare, On the Ground

East Falls, Germantown, Fishtown

Front of the Cafe - restored old Bathey House building

University City Could Be Next for Trolley Car Diner's Impactful Brand

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Developer, restaurateur, and community activist Ken Weinstein has helped transform Mt. Airy and nearby communities with a grassroots approach.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

East Falls, Germantown, Mt. Airy, University City

MIND THE GAP: What A Year Off Means to Potential Employers

Veronica Moul Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Whether it's teaching English in South Korea or going on tour with a punk rock band, a gap-year experience should mean something to you and potential employers.

Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Higher Education, Talent Dividend

East Falls, Haddon Heights, NJ, Ardmore, Glassboro, NJ

Q&A: Jeffrey Lin, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Our city's low-cost amenities are among the traits making it desirable, but patterning Philly after Silicon Valley might not be wise, says this fast rising economist who also plays sax in a jam band.

Arts and Culture, Financial Services, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

East Falls, Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum

Mind the Gap: Why You (Yes, You) Should Consider a Gap Year

Veronica Moul Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Gap years are mostly popular in the U.K., but this Philadelphia U. student's series uncovers how they can transform the job prospects, resume, and spirit of any student -- or workforce veteran.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Talent Dividend, Tourism

East Falls, Northwest

PIFA PICK: Kate Watson-Wallace's AUTO, Your Ride Re-Imagined

Joe Petrucci Monday, April 18, 2011

The Philadelphia-based artist and choreographer Kate Watson-Wallace re-imagines everyday spaces. Lucky for us, because the results are typically extraordinary, as this Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts show hits full swing.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism, Transportation

East Falls

Citywide Fall Cleaning at 44 Parks

Joe Petrucci Friday, November 12, 2010

Led by an inspiring effort at Mt. Airy, hundreds of volunteers will be at Philly's parks on Saturday for an ambitious cleanup. Find out where and how you and your friends can help.

Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

Higher Education is Apparently Recession-Proof Here

Keystone Edge staff Thursday, October 21, 2010

Earlier this week, Select Greater Philadelphia released its 2010 Higher Education Impact report, an updated version of its 2007 study, and the findings were largely encouraging

Higher Education, Regionalism

FLYING PHOTO: Urban Foraging with The Wild Foodies of Philly

Jeff Fusco Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Within Greater Philadelphia's considerable foodie community is a sub-genre known as Wild Foodies who are spreading the seed of wild edibles, both plants and small critters, that are found just outside our doors.

Food, Moving Here, Sustainability

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