Featured Stories

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Trenton Ave. Arts, Wheat Beer, Green in the 'Burbs

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 15, 2012

It's sculpture derby time in Kensington, craft brew and food in Newbold and energy independence day in Modena.

Arts and Culture, Design, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability

Media, South Philadelphia, Queen Village / Pennsport

Redevelopment from Spring Garden St, headed north

Are Pieces Finally in Place for North Broad's Renaissance?

Andy Sharpe Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Between Temple University and Spring Garden Street, recent developments seem to be creating a cultural and educational destination.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Venture Capital

Center City, North Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Sacred Sites, Lost Treasures, Burger Brawl

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 01, 2012

An architectural walking tour in Rittenhouse, gritty photos under the El, and a beefy battle to build a computer lab.

Arts and Culture, Food, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, South Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Fishtown, Rittenhouse Square

South Street West Comes of Age

Elise Vider Tuesday, April 17, 2012

West of Broad is abuzz with construction, rehab and lots of new businesses, establishing a new dining destination that's more livable than ever.

Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

Center City, South Philadelphia

Name Game: Branding Neighborhoods the Philly Way

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 10, 2012

What's in a name? Everything, and it isn't always easy to settle on one. We look at three neighborhoods in various states of branding.

Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Tourism

Washington Square West, Center City, South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Market East

Best of TEDxVillanovaU: Did Dr. Seuss Kill American Engineering?

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 10, 2012

More than 60 years since 'nerd' first appeared in If I Ran the Zoo, a professor looks to reinvent the perception of engineers.

Design, Emerging Technology, Food, Higher Education, Sustainability, Transportation

Wayne

FOOD TRUCK FILES: The Smoke Truck

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Southern native Mark Coates has overcome the shuttering of his widely acclaimed Italian Market BBQ storefront by collaborating and conjuring up a specialty meat operation.

Entrepreneurship, Food

University City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Crop Mob, Freestyle Beards, Farm to Fest

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Get dirty in the Brandywine Valley, celebrate facial hair at The Blockley and eat local and organic with hundreds of Philly's finest.

Design, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City, Media, University City, West Philadelphia, Market East

Abu Kamara and Pete Groverman of Gravora

Exporting America: Groverman Blazes Global Entrepreneurial Trail

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The third-generation entrepreneur's most recent venture, Grovara, aims to put 'Made in the USA' back on the map, and he's taking his friends along for the ride.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

South Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, West Philadelphia

CAMPUS PHILLY: Meet the Temple Junior Who Left Her Rural School to Branch Out in the City

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Central PA native left school in Western PA and has found an oasis of learning in Philadelphia at Tree House Books.

Arts and Culture, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

North Philadelphia, University City, Rittenhouse Square

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Transcontinental Tunes, Young Writers, Food and Funds

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Yemi Akanbi's world folk at the Art Sanctuary, writers compete at Manayunk's Pretzel Park, 10 more funding proposals at Philly Stake.

Arts and Culture, Food, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Center City, Manayunk

Food Trucks Lobby for Moveable Feasts, Alternative Eating Spaces

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Faced with a lack of infrastructure for next-generation operators, the Philadelphia Mobile Food Association sets ambitious goals.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Regionalism, Transportation

GREENSPACE: Planting Seeds for Entrepreneurship in Education Via Familiar Model

Bill Green Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The City Councilman introduces Philly SEED, based on Philly Stake's micro-granting through food model, to fund innovative education ideas.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Flash Drive Exhibition, Small Stakes, Aloha Food Tours

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Find Flashfl00d's semi-secretive, downloadable exhibitions in Kensington, help cover creative costs at Shot Tower, and taste the Flower Show at Smokin' Betty's.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Bella Vista / Italian Market, Fishtown, Market East, Kensington/Port Richmond