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A trio of PA companies make Inc.'s 'Coolest College Startups' list

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 25, 2014

While their classmates are sleeping late and throwing frisbees, these collegiate all-stars are launching promising businesses.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Inventing the Future, Venture Capital

University City

Flying Kite's 2013 Year in Review

Lee Stabert Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Taking a look back at an exciting year on the site, and in the city as a whole.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Higher Education, Inventing the Future, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

A tag-team effort to foster the next generation of startups

Lee Stabert Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Philadelphia's entrepreneurial ecosystem is coming of age. Now it's just a matter of playing to the region's strengths: life science, health care, community and enthusiasm.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Venture Capital

University City

The Innovators Walk of Fame highlights Philly's STEAM legacy

Flying Kite Staff Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Science Center honors some of the region's most inspiring and influential thinkers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Emerging Technology, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences

University City

Q&A: Stephen M. Goodman

Lee Stabert Wednesday, October 23, 2013

A conversation with an entrepreneurship elder-statesman -- and one of the city's greatest cheerleaders.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Moving Here, Venture Capital

University City, West Philadelphia

National Skyline: Creative Placemaking is transforming neighborhoods, here and around the country

Sheena Lyonnais Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Whether its in Denver, Minneapolis or right here in West Philadelphia, the integration of arts, community and place is transforming neighborhoods.

Arts and Culture, Design, Inventing the Future, Neighborhood Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild

University City

Inventing the Future: Solving genetic riddles at Camden's hidden gem

Dana Henry Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Imagine treating a disease before symptoms even appear -- at the Coriell Institute for Medical Research, a massive study is laying the groundwork for the genomics revolution in health care.

Emerging Technology, Healthcare, High Technology, Inventing the Future, On the Ground

Inventing the Future: Operation Eve taps the technical and creative talents of young women

Dana Henry Tuesday, August 13, 2013

According to the National Science Foundation, female fifth-graders demonstrate the same level of interest and ability in STEM subjects as their male counterparts. By ninth grade, they fall behind. This Breadboard program looks to close that gap.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Inventing the Future

North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

Inventing the Future: Breadboard sets up shop at the intersection of art and science

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, June 11, 2013

This innovative arm of the Science Center argues that creativity is essential to scientific discovery, while also giving artists and students access to the latest high-tech tools.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Inventing the Future

University City, West Philadelphia

Neighborhood Guide: University City

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Flying Kite has a run-down of all University City has to offer, from great parks to tech incubators to killer beer bars.

Emerging Technology, Healthcare, Higher Education, Inventing the Future

University City

Inventing the Future: From original idea to billion dollar enterprise

Dana Henry Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Philadelphia's fertile entrepreneurial environment has produced world class tech and science companies. We're checking in with some of the city's most successful homegrown hits.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Healthcare, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, Sustainability, Transportation

University City

Inventing the Future: Salvation through retrofitting at the Navy Yard

Dana Henry Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Building 661, a crumbling, long-forgotten structure, is being reborn as the Center for Building Energy Science. When construction is complete, it will serve as a nationally-recognized lab and test case for energy-efficient retrofits.

Emerging Technology, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Sustainability

South Philadelphia

Inventing the Future: Fighting blight in West Philly, one house at a time

Dana Henry Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Part detective, part hostage negotiator, Project Rehab's Ryan Spak is reviving University City's abandoned properties, and saving taxpayer dollars in the process. The key is giving everyone -- owners, city agencies, lenders and contractors -- a seat at the table.

Inventing the Future, Reuse / Rebuild

University City, West Philadelphia

National Spotlight: Rise of the Rest

Eric Peterson Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Whether it's health care IT, translation technology or digital innovation, startups are popping up all over. Philadelphia is among the tech hubs blooming far from Silicon Valley.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Inventing the Future, Regionalism, Venture Capital

University City