Featured Stories

The Tiberino Mural: Philly's 'First Family of Art' Comes to City Hall

Bonnie MacAllister Friday, August 17, 2012

The long-anticipated mural, which will be across the street from City Hall on the Municipal Services Building, represents a wide range of Philly contributors.

Arts and Culture, Design, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City

Triple Threat: Three Philly Social Entrepreneurs to Watch

Alaina Mabaso Thursday, August 16, 2012

Launching a startup is hard enough, but Philadelphia is making a name for itself with entrepreneurs chasing the triple bottom line.

Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

Collingswood, NJ, Center City, University City

Greetings from Philadelphia: City Architecture In 3.5x5-Inch Glory

Elise Vider Thursday, August 09, 2012

The Design Advocacy Group's new exhibit looks at citys architecture through postcards, aiming to find modern, postcard-worthy buildings.

Design, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Market East

Building BlackStar: Maori Karmael Holmes on City's Newest Film Fest

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Her goal is to shine a light on work by and about people of African descent in a global context, and she has assembled an impressive lineup of films that will be screened at the African-American Museum, Art Sanctuary, and International House on Aug. 2-5. Just don't make her sing.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, International Talent, Media, Nightlife

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, University City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Lunchtime Dance, Balkan Beats, Rockers Rising

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 30, 2012

Groove at noon at Painted Bride or at 10 p.m. with West Philadelphia Orchestra, and celebrate sound all weekend at Torrent Collective.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife

Center City, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Old City / Society Hill, Northern Liberties

Jamie Lokoff and Tommy Joyner - Milkboy Studios, 7th st.

SOUND TRENDS: Philly Recording Studios Adapt to Artists's Needs

Elliott Sharp Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Despite shrinking budgets and a surplus of fame-seeking artists, local studios stay ahead by staying on top of talent and being opportunistic.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media

Center City, Ardmore, Fishtown, Northern Liberties

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Galilee Circus, Puppet Manualfesto, QFest

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Israel and Palestine on one Philly tightrope in Germantown, prurient puppets in Kensington, dancing bears all over the city.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, Germantown, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

Can PIFVA Create a Hub for Philadelphia's Filmmakers?

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, July 17, 2012

A 2,100 square foot coworking space and media hub is proposed on three floors above PhillyCAM's headquarters at 7th and Chestnut.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Media, Regionalism

Center City, Market East

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Pop-Up Beer Garden, Show and Tell, Claymobile

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Brews, brauts, mini-golf and innovative artists and designers in University City, and ceramics outside the art museum.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, University City

FOOD TRUCK FILES: Zea May's Smart Take on Native American Cuisine

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The $5 wild rice salad is sourced from Minnesota's Red Lake Nation and represents the revered "Three Sisters" of North American tribes: corn, beans and squash.

Arts and Culture, Food

Center City, South Philadelphia, Mt. Airy, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk