Featured Stories

Filling the Void: Could a huge central lot go from eyesore to arts market?

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, December 17, 2013

If one enterprising South Philly resident has her way, a swath of long-vacant land at the corner of Broad and Washington could be transformed into the Philadelphia Arts Market, a seasonal attraction complete with fresh local food, regional vendors and live music.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild

Center City, South Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Founder Factory, sustainability at Drexel and Japanese drumming

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Check out Flying Kite's picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife, Sustainability

University City, West Philadelphia

Atlas of the City of Philadelphia (West Philadelphia), 1927

With vacant land in the news, Funeral for a Home takes a nuanced look at the demolition epidemic

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, November 19, 2013

This local project looks to craft a meaningful post-script for a vacant home in Mantua. A team from Temple is capturing the neighborhood's collective memory, and planning for the lot's post-demolition future.

Arts and Culture, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

Checking in on FringeArts: Philadelphia's freshest cultural institution opens its doors

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, November 12, 2013

The organization's new waterfront headquarters is now hosting shows, but the former pumping station's transformation into arts hub/waterfront dining destination/hip event space is still a work in progress.

Arts and Culture, Design, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild

Old City / Society Hill

Flying Kite to mount 'On the Ground: Four Corners,' an exhibit highlighting local artists

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Flying Kite to highlight artists from its On the Ground neighborhoods; the deadline for submissions is December 9.

Arts and Culture, On the Ground

Northeast, Germantown, West Philadelphia

It's game on at Philadelphia's second annual Grassroots Gaming Conference

Cary Betagole Tuesday, November 05, 2013

Philadelphia Game Lab wants to help build a local gaming industry that better reflects the diversity of Philadelphia. The organization recently received a $384,000 grant from the state to fund a year-long apprenticeship program.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, Moving Here

From the Editor: Why have an Avenue of the Arts when you can have a city of arts?

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 05, 2013

Inga Saffron's recent piece in the Inquirer asks if we have outgrown the arts district model of urban development.

Arts and Culture, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City

National Spotlight: Public art enters a new era

Elaine Labalme Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Nationally, the perception and practice of public art is shifting -- becoming more fluid, more community-oriented and more integrated into neighborhoods. Here in Philadelphia, Mural Arts continues to lead the way.

Arts and Culture, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild

Inliquid Artist Profile: Local painter Anthony Vega

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Checking in on this innovative painter who's inspired by media and language.

Arts and Culture

Mixing musical flavors at Live Connections' Bridge Sessions

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, October 15, 2013

What happens when you mix brazilian drums and classical cello? With arts education continually on the chopping block, this innovative, interactive, interdisciplinary program teaches youth about the building blocks of music -- and allows them to join in on the fun.

Arts and Culture, Diversity

University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Funding top teachers, gaming with female developers and heading to Hogwarts

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Check out Flying Kite's list of the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Nightlife, Tourism

DesignPhiladelphia 2013 will be a feast for all the senses

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 08, 2013

"Experience Design" is the theme for this year's citywide design smorgasbord. With 115 events in a little over a week, the festival features something for everyone and highlights the most creative corners of Philadelphia.

Arts and Culture, Design, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild