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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Re-Writing South Philly High, The Listening, Cat's Pajamas

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Entertainment by kids, for kids and involving big kids on a school night from World Cafe Live to the Wilma to Silk City.

Arts and Culture, Media, Nightlife

Center City, University City, West Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

Best of TEDxPhilly: Tough Talks and Origami

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Speakers were as gritty as this year's theme, The City, and we tried to spread some old-fashioned folding fun down in The Fractory at Temple.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

Adam Wade - First Person Arts by Mindy Tucker

Story Glory: More Reasons to 'Like' Expanded First Person Festival

Amanda Feifer Tuesday, November 08, 2011

A former Best Storyteller spins a tale of how this festival has shaped an entire art form here, winning awards and inspiring others.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Media, Nightlife

Center City, Old City / Society Hill, Market East

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Shape Shifting, earSnake and Assorted InPhiladelphia

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Paper cutout art on South Street, electronic opera in University City and international artists through the eyes of two local creators in a formerly abandoned North Philadelphia building.

Arts and Culture, International Talent, Media, Nightlife

North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

Cost of Living: How Expensive is Philadelphia?

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 01, 2011

When it comes to life in a major U.S. city, we are a surprisingly good deal, with lower rents than places like Seattle and Baltimore.

Arts and Culture, Classic Towns, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: The Global Edition

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, November 01, 2011

We've got innovation celebration at Asian Arts, a specially prepared Uyghur Dinner, and a Geofest that promises to take you around the world without leaving Philly.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

Center City, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square, Market East

Q&A: Roz Duffy, TEDx Philly

Sue Spolan Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Philly's stellar girl has the inside chatter on the talks that will take The City by storm on Nov. 8 at the Temple Performing Arts Center. Read on for 20 percent off your ticket.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Is it a Biz? Photo Day and Film Festival Closing Party

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Artists and social entrepreneurs get business advice, capturing a typical Philly day in photos, and one big night to close the Philadelphia Film Festival.

Arts and Culture, Media, Nightlife

Center City, University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Everyday Uncertainties, Rise and Fly, CAFe Arts

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, October 18, 2011

We've got checkers in West Philly, a mashup of texts and social media in University City , and a community arts festival in South Kensington on tap this weekend.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation

University City, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond

Celebrate Flying Kite's First Birthday on South Street

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, October 18, 2011

We love a good party and you're invited to be a part of our celebration of Flying Kite's first year of covering what's next in Greater Philadelphia.

Arts and Culture, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

Center City

How to Make it in Philly as a Filmmaker

Mark McNutt Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Can Philadelphia be a viable destination for movie making? Many argue it already is, and we talked to several successful filmmakers and advocates for the industry to find out why.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Media, Regionalism

Center City

Mayor Michael Nutter with David Boreanaz

QUICK TAKE: Mighty Big Night for Long-Awaited Mighty Macs

Mark McNutt Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Here's a brief behind-the-scenes look at the premiere for this locally inspired, filmed and produced movie about the 1972 Immacualta College women's basketball team.

Arts and Culture, Higher Education, Media, Nightlife

Center City

It's Not a Festival; DesignPhiladelphia Could Be Our Economic Savior

Elise Vider Tuesday, October 11, 2011

In its seventh year and now a brand agency, Hilary Jay's movement runs Oct. 13-23, putting forth its collective might with 150 public events.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Rooftop Dancing, Bloktoberfest, Vintage Finds

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Get jiggy at the airport (Terminals E, F), rock the block on South Street, and shop with a discerning eye on the Main Line.

Arts and Culture, Design, Food

Center City, Ardmore

Philly 3 for all - A Play, A Pie, and a Pint

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: River Wards Restaurants, Play-Pie-Pint, Urban Farm Happy Hour

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, October 04, 2011

In full fall harvest mode, our minds are focused on food and you can get the good stuff in Fishtown and Society Hill, or from Mill Creek's urban farm.

Arts and Culture, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism

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