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Headlong Dance Theater's This Town Is A Mystery

Five Live Arts-Fringe Shows That Will Move You

Bonnie MacAllister Wednesday, September 05, 2012

The 16th annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe marks a change in venue and stages some kinetic programming.

Arts and Culture, Design, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

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

Alexis Jeffcoat tweets as we photograph in Laurel Hill Cemetery

Why Philly Clicks: Arts & Culture Sector Masters Social Media

Rachel Dukeman Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Museums, theaters and even cemeteries across the city have developed innovative social media tactics to stand out in a crowded space.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Regionalism

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

ON THE GROUND: A Photographer's Dream from Lancaster Ave. to Lincoln Highway

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Drexel grad Mike Arrison's inspired work is on display for Second Friday at our On the Ground space at 4017 Lancaster.

Diversity, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Regionalism

Ardmore, Wayne, West Philadelphia

RESEARCH ROUNDUP: Tackling Concussions With Software, Grandma Lizard, Stomaching Cancer

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, June 19, 2012

A Villanova professor believes a personal brain-wave sample could help better determine the existence and severity of concussions.

Emerging Technology, Healthcare, International Talent, Life Sciences, Regionalism

Center City, North Philadelphia, Wayne

The Circuit: Giant Collaboration Promotes, Extends Region's Trails

Andy Sharpe Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Region's trail network expected to triple in next two decades with guidance from groundbreaking, 34-member coalition.

Design, Moving Here, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Reelabilities, Public Pianos, Art for Cash Poor

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Films that reveal and inspire, 704 keys that don't play themselves, and some of the best art made in the city at bargain prices.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism

Kensington/Port Richmond

Swiss Chard at Down to Earth Harvest - Rittenhouse

Five Philly Farmers Market Vendors You Can't Miss

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, May 22, 2012

A diverse array of purveyors can be found at markets across the city, providing fresh takes on cutting-edge practices and artisanal flavors

Food, Regionalism, Sustainability

Center City, Media, West Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square

PHILLY BEER WEEK: Behind the Brewing of Brotherly Suds 3

Brian Howard Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Find out which local brewers collaborated to bring this year's official Philly Beer Week brew to life, plus a home brewer's best bets for next week's celebration.

Design, Food, Nightlife, Regionalism

ARTS&BUSINESS: Getting Strategic With Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Flying Kite staff Thursday, May 10, 2012

With help from the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia, KZB Advisors principal Karen Zinn facilitated a strategic plan that will help Isaiah Zagar's gang of mosaic magic-makers keep shining on.

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Washington Square West, Bella Vista / Italian Market