Featured Stories

State of Startups: A New Philly Underdog Story?

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The future starts now for Philadelphia's startup community, which attempts to redefine itself and grow by nurturing its successes and new faces.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, High Technology, Media, Regionalism, Venture Capital

Center City, University City, Wayne, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Feria del Barrio, Jenkintown Festival of the Arts, Before and After Utopia

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Plenty to do besides Birds-watching this Sunday in Jenkintown, Center City and North Philly.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast, Mt. Airy, Kensington/Port Richmond

Q&A: Rich Landau, Kate Jacoby / Vedge

Amanda Feifer Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The owners of former vegan mainstay Horizons have a new Center City venture called Vedge that aims to continue the couple's innovative work.

Food, Sustainability

Center City

Your Guide for the 15th Annual Philly Fringe and Live Arts Festival

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Everything you need to know about this year's event, which runs Sept. 2-17, including hotspots, extras and must-see performances.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill, Market East, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport

Q&A: Tayyib Smith, Little Giant

Janday Wilson Tuesday, August 23, 2011

One of Philly's most influential tastemakers says the city is "in flux," and although he could go elsewhere, wants to help make our region a first-tier market.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, North Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

Q&A: Brandon Yoshimura, Loffles

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Legitimizing and streamlining online sweepstakes for both consumers and advertisers is the goal for this startup, which has drawn $500,000 in seed funding.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media

Center City, Wilmington, DE

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Nighttime Strolling on Germantown, Baltimore Ave. and Race St. Pier

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Walk, eat, and enjoy summer nights this week on Thursday in Mt. Airy and University City and on Friday at Penn's Landing.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City, Northwest, Mt. Airy, University City, West Philadelphia

FLYING PHOTO: Littlest Streets East of Broad

Scott Warren Tuesday, August 02, 2011

In the heart of Center City lies a village-like setting created in the 19th century that still bustles today. Just west of Washington Square is a charming maze of tiny streets, presenting a very livable Philadelphia at its best.

Design, Moving Here, Tourism

Washington Square West, Center City

FK INSIDER: Meredith Edlow, Shooting Philly's Stars

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, July 19, 2011

She helps the city look good through photography, loves Philly's passion, and thinks everyone should try a Chocolate Volcano from Rim Cafe.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Media, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, South Philadelphia

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

City Workers Show Their Age At Youth-Focused Happy Hour

Sue Spolan Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Center City East and several other prominent Philly neighborhoods are increasingly getting younger, which is being reflected in the city government workforce. The Mayor's office is paying attention.

International Talent, Moving Here, Nightlife

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Manayunk, Northern Liberties

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PSL Summer BBQ, WebStart Women, Urban Farm Bike Tour

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 18, 2011

If you're into making things happen, start it up with Philly Startup leaders on Thursday. If you're in it for the ride, hit the urban farm tour on Saturday. If you're into the web, spin anew with WebStart Women on Sunday.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation

Center City, South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northwest, Germantown, Fairmount / Art Museum, Mt. Airy, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport

FOOD TRUCK FILES: Far From Home Cafe

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, July 12, 2011

With a fully equipped truck that was made in Philly and got off the ground in St. Thomas, Larry Comroe and Wade Smith have found a new home for their simple, veggie-heavy offerings.

Entrepreneurship, Food

Center City

DreamIt Ventures Teams With Ben Franklin Technology Partners to Keep Successful Startups in Philly

Joe Petrucci Friday, July 01, 2011

Companies like scvngr and Notehall have come and gone, but DreamIt Plus will aim to keep its successful startup accelerator grads here.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, High Technology, International Talent, Regionalism, Venture Capital

Center City, South Philadelphia

Q&A: Anthony Bracali, Friday Architects/Planners

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Drexel grad has nurtured Friday's community-focused brand of architecture, which includes a master plan for Reading Terminal Market, the Old Pine Community Center in South Philly, and soon-to-be-built skateboarding park near the Art Museum.

Design, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City

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