Featured Stories

Night Market will bring thousands of hungry, thirsty, curious Philadelphians to Lancaster Avenue

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, August 05, 2014

For four years, The Food Trust's Night Markets have invigorated commercial corridors across the city, drawing hordes for strolling, snacking and engagement with the arts, while also providing an economic boost. On August 14, the phenomenon rolls into Mantua.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground, Sustainability, Tourism

West Philadelphia

How local is your beer? Craft brewers increasingly employ seasonal, regionally-grown products

Issue Media Group Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Despite the move towards all things local, many ingredients in beloved beers are sourced from thousands of miles away. Fortunately, savvy brewers are now engaging with their local food sheds, partnering with nearby farms and incorporating smartly-sourced flavors.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Sustainability

West Philadelphia

Dick Zhang, founder and CEO of Identified Technologies

Pennsylvania companies looking beyond the bottom line

Karren Johnson Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Whether they're disrupting summer reading, crafting a heat-producing window or inventing novel ways to save ink, these five ascendent entrepreneurs are growing their businesses, while also keeping an eye on their social impact.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, Sustainability, Venture Capital

Check out the revolutionary green products coming out of the Commonwealth

Marty Levine Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Whether they're solving an energy-efficiency problem, democratizing wind power or developing mobile solar solutions, these PA entrepreneurs are turning sustainability into success.

Entrepreneurship, Sustainability

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Philly Beer Week, Sexton Sideshow and weekly fun at Headhouse Square

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Check out our favorite upcoming events.

Arts and Culture, Food, Sustainability

Old City / Society Hill, Queen Village / Pennsport

Statewide Spotlight: Pennsylvania's coolest workplaces

Elise Vider Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Whether they're employing flexible desks, cutting-edge technology, natural light, green space or multi-story slides, these five companies have integrated smart design into every aspect of their offices.

Design, Moving Here, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Camden Night Gardens, Farm Fest at the Oval and Sustainaball

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, April 15, 2014

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

Nightlife, Sustainability

Center City

Culture Shock: PA's artisan cheese movement spreads the love

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Sure, the state's ascendent cheese scene boosts farmers and cheesemakers, but it also feeds an ecosystem of writers, artists, educators, eaters and retail experts -- especially in Philadelphia.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Media, Sustainability

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

Biking in Pennsylvania is an experience as varied as the state is large

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Whether you're looking for a week-long jaunt or an exciting day trip, we've got some guidance for your next two-wheeled adventure. From the streets of Philadelphia to the wilds of the state's beautiful valleys, it's never been a better time to get up and go.

Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

West Philadelphia

Brewer's Plate 2014 showcased the region's food and drink entrepreneurs

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 11, 2014

This annual collaboration between Fair Food and Victory Brewing Company featured tasty brews and scrumptious snacks, and, more importantly, it underlined the vitality of our local food ecosystem.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability

Center City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Party for preservation at FringeArts, a book talk at AIA and a public art contest

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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

Arts and Culture, Design, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Center City, Northeast, Old City / Society Hill

National Skyline: Sharing is becoming big business across the country, and Philly is no exception

Allyson Jacob Tuesday, January 07, 2014

The rise of the sharing economy has created a new class of entrepreneur. Their startups are monetizing everything from tool swaps to unused parking spots in cities, and one of them might be the next Airbnb.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Transportation

Fishtown