Featured Stories

On the Ground Update: iMPeRFeCT Gallery needs your help

Lee Stabert Tuesday, June 11, 2013

This fledgling neighborhood institution is raising money to keep their doors open. Make a donation to support the arts and Germantown's growing creative community.

Arts and Culture, Moving Here, On the Ground, Philanthropy

Germantown

Exploring Philadelphia's exquisite underbelly at the Hidden City Festival

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Get ready for Philadelphia's coolest event. Starting May 23, the second Hidden City Festival will activate nine historic spaces throughout the city, transforming vacant and underappreciated treasures into interactive art.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, On the Ground, Reuse / Rebuild, Tourism

Washington Square West, Center City, South Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, Northeast, Germantown, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia, Queen Village / Pennsport

On the Ground: Circus Arts thrive in Germantown

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Whether you're looking to swing through the air or impress friends with killer juggling skills, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts welcomes all comers -- including yearly interns from nearby Mastery Charter School.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, On the Ground

Germantown

Neighborhood Guide: Germantown

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Flying Kite will be updating our Neighborhood Pages, creating easy-to-use guides to the areas that define Philadelphia. Germantown, our most recent On the Ground site, is up first.

Tourism

Germantown

On the Ground: Moving on without saying goodbye

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 16, 2013

As we wrap up our time in Germantown, it becomes clear that Flying Kite's connection to the neighborhood has staying power.

On the Ground

Germantown

On the Ground: A pair of brothers go to bat for urban bees

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Germantown's We Bee Brothers foster hives and cultivate local honey -- a vital mission in the era of colony collapse disorder.

Food, On the Ground, Sustainability

Germantown, Fishtown

On the Ground: Countdown to Germantown Day

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 02, 2013

This weekend, Flying Kite is helping kick off six months of neighborhood fun culminating in the 330th anniversary of Germantown's founding. Join us for our last big event 'On the Ground' in Northwest Philly!

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, On the Ground

Germantown

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Press tips for artists, Equal Dollars and an innovative business club

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, March 19, 2013

This week's events run-down features a seminar for press-starved artists (co-sponsored by Flying Kite) as well as a film screening and networking opportunity.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Media, On the Ground

Center City, Germantown

On the Ground: Thinking big in Germantown

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 19, 2013

This Saturday, Flying Kite teams up with young designers, local leaders, neighborhood businesses and involved residents for a design charrette. Come share your vision.

Design, On the Ground

Germantown

Martin shows how a nearby mural has lifted the appearance of the area

On the Ground: Can art have an economic impact in Germantown?

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Local leaders aim to translate creative energy and talent into neighborhood improvement. Pass the paintbrush.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

Germantown

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