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Mike Stampler - Norman Porter Co.

Made in Fishtown

Dana Henry Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Philly's manufacturing legacy is alive and well in Fishtown, where boutique denim tailors, motorcycle makers and furniture fabricators continue to ply their crafts.
Network Lab

Inventing the Future: Calling All Potential Scientists

Dana Henry Tuesday, April 16, 2013
"I Love My Science Job" hopes to spark young people to pursue careers in life sciences, a vital element of Philadelphia's new economy.
Philly Tech Week

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.
Science Festival

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Local art and hands-on science

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, April 16, 2013
There's a ton to do in Philadelphia this week. In addition to Philly Tech Week, enjoy a couple of awesome art events and explore the mature side of science at NextFab Studio.
"Seeing Our Voices, Signs of Germantown," Michelle Angela Ortiz

On the Ground: Moving on without saying goodbye

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 16, 2013
As we wrap up our time in Germantown, it becomes clear that Flying Kite's connection to the neighborhood has staying power.
Tim Ifill and April Ognibene at the Exchange

Exchanging ideas (and doing good) at an innovative new space

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 09, 2013
The Exchange is bringing co-working to Philadelphia's nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. At the Friends Center, half-a-dozen organizations are sharing real estate and building community.
Farm and Food

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Independent film, local food and pickling prowess

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, April 09, 2013
This week's can't miss events include a retrospective on the TLA, a celebration of local agriculture and a crash course in fermented foods.
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Inventing the Future: Rethinking Market Street

Greg Meckstroth Tuesday, April 09, 2013
The Porch at 30th Street Station sparked the effort to makeover a key stretch of Market Street. In a few short years, this vital University City corridor will be denser, more vibrant and increasingly pedestrian-friendly.
Hadass Sheffer

Q&A: Graduate! Philadelphia's Hadass Sheffer

Lee Stabert Thursday, April 04, 2013
Hadass Sheffer is one of the founding forces behind The Graduate! Network, an organization that works to help adults complete college. Here in the region, Graduate! Philadelphia has helped over 2,500 older students earn valuable degrees. The upside to engaging and empowering this population is exponential -- they set an example for the next generation and translate newly acquired skills directly into the workforce. Flying Kite caught up with Sheffer by phone, chatting about the genesis of Graduate! Philadelphia, the challenges faced by older students and the tremendous impact these initiatives can have on the city. (Continue reading here.)
Sarina Coleman

Improving our city's economy through education

Lee Stabert Thursday, April 04, 2013
A coalition of government officials, educators, community organizations, businesses and non-profits are working to move more underserved Philadelphians into college and on to the workforce. Even an incremental increase in educational attainment rates could have a huge impact on the city's economy.
tending to the hive

On the Ground: A pair of brothers go to bat for urban bees

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Germantown's We Bee Brothers foster hives and cultivate local honey -- a vital mission in the era of colony collapse disorder.
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.
PIT

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PIFA's Philly Night, sketch comedy and architecture talk

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, April 02, 2013
This week's best events include free live music at the Kimmel Center, open mic improv and a lecture by a member of the firm behind the 9/11 Memorial (and the upcoming Temple Library).
Germantown Weekend

On the Ground: Countdown to Germantown Day

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 02, 2013
This weekend, Flying Kite is helping kick off six months of neighborhood fun culminating in the 330th anniversary of Germantown's founding. Join us for our last big event 'On the Ground' in Northwest Philly!
Dan Grimes and Mary Ann Ferrie comfortable at Chloe

Eat, be merry and bring your own booze

Drew Lazor Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Philadelphia's longstanding BYOB tradition has helped shape the city's dining landscape, liberating ambitious chefs to strike out on their own.
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