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Q&A: Wharton Professor Peter Cappelli talks jobs

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, September 24, 2013

This local thinker has made waves by addressing "Why Good People Can't Get Jobs," and laying some of the blame at the feet of rigid employers. Next week, Cappelli will give a talk at the JOIN(t) Action Forum, a gathering of thought leaders, advocates and employers workshopping best practices for creating and filling jobs in Philadelphia.

Higher Education, Human Capital, Media

University City, West Philadelphia

On the Ground: Saying goodbye to Camden

Lee Stabert Tuesday, August 13, 2013

We're wrapping up a year of On the Ground and saying so long to Camden.

Media, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Regionalism

Northeast, Germantown, West Philadelphia

Out of Site: Flying Kite gets a new look

Lee Stabert Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Flying Kite's site has been redesigned -- we hope it will be clearer, more functional and more fun.

Media

Solomon Jones and Neil Budde at Axis Philly

AxisPhilly rethinks local journalism, one hot-button issue at a time

Dana Henry Tuesday, June 25, 2013

This innovative online publication is using a combination of top-shelf reporting, community engagement and open data to shift Philadelphians' relationship to news, whether it's AVI increases or soon-to-be-vacant school buildings.

Media, Reuse / Rebuild

On the Ground: Over the river and onto Market Street

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Flying Kite's next On the Ground location is Camden, NJ, Philadelphia's neighbor to the east. We'll be spending three months there, highlighting the city's challenges, charms and underreported successes.

Media, On the Ground

Improving the city through technology at Philly Tech Week 2013

Dana Henry Tuesday, April 16, 2013

We've got your insider's guide to the annual tech smorgasbord. Whether you're a programmer, designer, gamer or simply tech-curious, there's an event for you.

Emerging Technology, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Media, Nightlife

The (digital) tools in Jennie Love's Arsenal

Sharing the Love: Social media is the newest tool in a farmer's arsenal

Lindsay Hicks Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Love 'n Fresh Flowers' Jennie Love uses sites like Pinterest and Facebook to grow her business and brighten up weddings throughout the region. She's helping other local farmers do the same.

Entrepreneurship, Media, Sustainability

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Press tips for artists, Equal Dollars and an innovative business club

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, March 19, 2013

This week's events run-down features a seminar for press-starved artists (co-sponsored by Flying Kite) as well as a film screening and networking opportunity.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Media, On the Ground

Center City, Germantown

Welcome to Philadelphia's open data revolution

Lindsay Hicks Tuesday, February 26, 2013

What happens when local government teams up with a community of tech innovators to digest a sea of city data? We're about to find out.

Emerging Technology, High Technology, Media

From the Editor: Can arts journalism survive?

Lee Stabert Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Last week, 180 writers and arts leaders gathered to discuss the gloomy state of cultural journalism -- and to offer some potential solutions.

Arts and Culture, Media

Passyunk Post redefines local news

Lee Stabert Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Albert Stumm's blog is essential reading for South Philly residents and would-be residents alike. Now a novel business partnership could lead to bigger things for this media startup.

Media, Neighborhood Innovation

South Philadelphia, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk