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Life after AxisPhilly

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, September 30, 2014

After the shuttering of a much-touted media hub, what's next for Temple University's Center for Public Interest Journalism and Philadelphia media as a whole?

Higher Education, Media, Philanthropy

North Philadelphia

Can small ideas add up to big change for cities? 13 projects that prove they can (VIDEO)

Claire Nelson & John Notarianni Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Urban revitalization is not built on stadiums and skyscrapers alone. Vibrant cities begin with passionate people working on the ground, doing the creative heavy lifting to make their communities better. Leading up to Urban Innovation Exchange, September 24-26 in Detroit, we take a look at 13 small projects with big potential.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

UIX invites urban innovators from across the country to exchange ideas in Detroit

Matthew Lewis & Claire Nelson Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Cities are reinventing themselves in exciting new ways. Can small-scale projects have big impact? Join the Urban Innovation Exchange this September 24-26 in Detroit to explore creative projects driving neighborhood transformation.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Human Capital, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Tourism

Creative Exchange: The Porch Light takes the transformative power of art to the streets

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, August 05, 2014

Arts and Culture, Design, Philanthropy

Work from 'Distant Echoes: Black Farmers in America'

The Knight Foundation funds groundbreaking local artists and institutions

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Flying Kite takes a look at three of this year's Knight Foundation grantees: Sean Stoops looks to liven up local subway tunnels; Mighty Writers cultivates critical thinking; and The African American Museum in Philadelphia takes a hard look at an agricultural legacy.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Philanthropy

Bella Vista / Italian Market

JOIN's big announcement should be a "Win-Win" for the region

Lee Stabert Tuesday, June 17, 2014

At a recent event co-hosted by Flying Kite, the Job Opportunity Investment Network announced an ambitious grant program to promote innovation in the workforce development space.

Human Capital, Philanthropy, Talent Dividend

Worked Up: Employing a holistic approach to hiring

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, June 03, 2014

The current labor market requires innovation, creativity and commitment -- not only to finding the best workers, but to cultivating them. Meet two local companies committed to rethinking how they train and hire. PTR Baler, a manufacturer in Port Richmond, and Wash Cycle Laundry, a green bike-powered laundry service, both looked at the challenges of maintaining an engaged, talented workforce and declined to take the easy way out. PTR has taken it upon themselves to train the next generation of high-skill workers, while Wash Cycle emphasizes upward mobility and taps vulnerable populations. Both solutions have bred success.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, Philanthropy

University City, Kensington/Port Richmond

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Third Thursday in Camden, Trenton Ave. Arts Festival and a party at Painted Bride

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Check out our picks for the week's top events!

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground, Philanthropy

Old City / Society Hill, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

Hawthorne's Fifth Annual IPA Block Party

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Philly Give & Get, a free outdoor festival and Hawthorne's IPA Block Party

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild

Center City, South Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

TEDxPhiladelphia returns with a manifesto for the 'New Workshop of the World'

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Friday's showcase of 'ideas worth sharing' made an argument for Philadelphia as 'The New Workshop of the World.' Speakers touched on education, development, access and modern manufacturing.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Food, Higher Education, Human Capital, Inventing the Future, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Talent Dividend, Venture Capital

North Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: #WhyILovePhilly Education Edition, Party at the Market and PhilaSoup

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Check out our list of the week's best events.

Food, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Center City, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Rediscovering Camden, a Valentine's Day dance and QLICIOUS

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Check out our list of the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Mt. Airy, Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia's Quaker DNA continues to impact the city in ways big and small

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Whether you're talking about schools, getting married or engaging with architecture, local Quaker traditions endure. Now a new generation of leaders is bringing the doctrines into a modern era through community engagement and digital media.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Philanthropy

Center City, Chestnut Hill, Germantown