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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: #WhyILovePhilly Education Edition, Party at the Market and PhilaSoup

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Check out our list of the week's best events.

Food, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Center City, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: First Friday, InLiquid's annual benefit and a coding competition

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, February 04, 2014

This week's picks for the top local events.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Center City, Old City / Society Hill, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

From dream to drink: How to start a craft brewery in Pennsylvania

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Launching a microbrewery is nowhere near as lucrative or romantic as many beer geeks think. But for those intent on chasing the sudsy glory, we've got some insider advice.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Reuse / Rebuild

Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

Peter Cappelli at the JOIN(t) Action Forum

JOIN(t) Action Recap: Talking jobs and making connections

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 15, 2013

This interactive event brought together employers, nonprofits and thought leaders to talk workforce development.

Human Capital, Moving Here, Talent Dividend

University City, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond

National Spotlight: The rising creative reuse movement turns trash into treasure

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, September 24, 2013

American cities are home to growing number of recycling facilities catering to artists, educators and other creative types. Philadelphia is getting in on the action, creating green jobs and keeping waste out of landfills.

Arts and Culture, Design, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Kensington/Port Richmond

Browse Local: A guide to Philadelphia's best used bookstores

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Philadelphia's neighborhoods are home to some wonderful used bookstores rife with hidden gems and great deals. Whether its an old theater in Port Richmond or a small storefront in West Philly, these spots are set to steal your afternoon.

Entrepreneurship, Tourism

Center City, Bella Vista / Italian Market, University City, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport

From the Editor: Has coworking reached its critical mass?

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Does Philadelphia's recent wave of coworking spaces say something bigger about our regional economy? Brooklyn transplant 3rd Ward, opening this summer in South Kensington, could be a bellwether.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Moving Here, Reuse / Rebuild

Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond, Northern Liberties

Made in Fishtown

Dana Henry Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Philly's manufacturing legacy is alive and well in Fishtown, where boutique denim tailors, motorcycle makers and furniture fabricators continue to ply their crafts.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Reuse / Rebuild

Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Independent film, local food and pickling prowess

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, April 09, 2013

This week's can't miss events include a retrospective on the TLA, a celebration of local agriculture and a crash course in fermented foods.

Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability

Kensington/Port Richmond

High-end apartment project offers a glimpse into Kensington's potential

Nicole Woods Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Is Kensington ready for loft living? These guys say yes, and they're transforming an industrial relic into a magnet for young urban pioneers.

Design, Reuse / Rebuild

Northeast, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

Beth Miller in the AIA bookstore - Arch St

Q&A: Beth Miller of the Community Design Collaborative

Lou Mancinelli Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The CDC and their stable of volunteer design professionals help community groups answer the big questions about the future of their neighborhoods' built environment.

Design, Neighborhood Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild, Transportation

Center City, Kensington/Port Richmond

A Fishtown native helps steward her neighborhood's radical revitalization

Dana Henry Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sandy Salzman, Executive Director of the New Kensington Community Development Corporation, is a key force behind the stunning changes happening along Frankford Avenue and throughout Fishtown.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond