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On the Ground Update: iMPeRFeCT Gallery needs your help

Lee Stabert Tuesday, June 11, 2013
This fledgling neighborhood institution is raising money to keep their doors open. Make a donation to support the arts and Germantown's growing creative community.
Bottle shop

Neighborhood Guide: University City

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Flying Kite has a run-down of all University City has to offer, from great parks to tech incubators to killer beer bars.
Angelo's

While Atlantic City's casinos struggle, local businesses endure

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Next time you're in Atlantic City, skip the slots and catch a glimpse of this former resort town's hidden character. You'll find red sauce, cheap drinks and some of the best collard greens around.
PBW 2013

Your crib sheet for Philly Beer Week

Lee Stabert Tuesday, June 04, 2013
We culled through the epic Philly Beer Week schedule so you wouldn't have to. Head out to enjoy brews from local favorites, West Coast legends and Midwestern hop whisperers.
Art for the Cask Poor

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Affordable art, NoLibs fest and Cirque in Camden

Juliet Verde Tuesday, June 04, 2013
This week is full of awesome events, including InLiquid's Art for the Cash Poor, a flea market and music fest at Liberty Lands Park, and TOTEM on the Jersey waterfront.
Panel Mosaic by Kathry Sclavi

On the Ground: Rutgers-Camden cultivates community art

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, June 04, 2013
The local university's Center for the Arts is bringing creativity and environmental consciousness to Camden's schools and public spaces.
19th and Fitzwater

Where have all the corner stores gone?

Greg Meckstroth Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Graduate Hospital's recent residential boom hasn't produced concurrent commercial growth. Blame the developers, blame the zoning, blame the broken retail market -- but know that change is on the way.
CEO Phyllis Cater

Come for the health care, stay for the community-building

Rachel Dukeman Tuesday, May 21, 2013
When the Spectrum Community Health Center opens in July, it will dramatically increase access to health care in its West Philly neighborhood.
WaBall

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Off-the-Wall Ball, 40th Street Summer Series and Hidden City's Kick-Off Party

Juliet Verde Tuesday, May 21, 2013
This week, party in support of Mural Arts, see a free concert in University City and hit up awesome art installations in underappreciated spaces.
Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day: Flying Kite is taking a Break

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 21, 2013
We're off next week, and we leave you with our must-do list for a fantastic Philly-centric summer. See you on June 4.
SEI's off-beat office space

Inventing the Future: From original idea to billion dollar enterprise

Dana Henry Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Philadelphia's fertile entrepreneurial environment has produced world class tech and science companies. We're checking in with some of the city's most successful homegrown hits.
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Exploring Philadelphia's exquisite underbelly at the Hidden City Festival

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Get ready for Philadelphia's coolest event. Starting May 23, the second Hidden City Festival will activate nine historic spaces throughout the city, transforming vacant and underappreciated treasures into interactive art.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Camden's Third Thursday, PHAIR and fabric arts

Juliet Verde Tuesday, May 14, 2013
This week, peruse art across the river, shop crafts and antiques at a new outdoor market, and see Fairmount Park's historic homes go soft.
Passyunk Garden

Neighborhood Guide: Passyunk Square

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Next up in our updated neighborhood guides is Passyunk Square, home to cheesesteaks, rowhomes, seasonal window displays, and a diverse mix of residents and businesses.
The Tumble by Robert Goodman

Boosting creativity at the intersection of art and community

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Knight Arts challenge continues to foster some of Philadelphia most creative projects. Here are three of this year's winners, all working to make Philadelphia a more interesting, stimulating and engaging place.
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