Featured Stories

FLYING GUEST: The New Look of Community Action in Philadelphia

Martin Molloy Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The recent merger of Greater Philadelphia Cares with the United Way of Southeastern PA has created a powerful resource for the region's doers.

Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

What's Cooking at the Philadelphia Performing Arts Kitchen

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: How Creativity Works, To Save A Life, A Performance Kitchen

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Author Jonah Lehrer talks creativity, the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival connects the city with a Nazi-era rescue, and a new arts space and producer launches.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, University City, Rittenhouse Square

Please Touch Museum Rises As Thought Leader for Early Childhood Development

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Two million visitors since 2008 can't be wrong. Never has a children's museum been so thoughtful about its program's impact.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

West Philadelphia

MOVING PICTURE: Startups Take Over UPenn Career Fair

Richard Trevisani Tuesday, March 06, 2012

The record attendance was no coincidence: more startups are attracting more students and recent grads to stay in Philadelphia.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Regionalism, Sustainability, Talent Dividend

University City, West Philadelphia

Food Trucks Lobby for Moveable Feasts, Alternative Eating Spaces

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Faced with a lack of infrastructure for next-generation operators, the Philadelphia Mobile Food Association sets ambitious goals.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Regionalism, Transportation

GREENSPACE: Planting Seeds for Entrepreneurship in Education Via Familiar Model

Bill Green Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The City Councilman introduces Philly SEED, based on Philly Stake's micro-granting through food model, to fund innovative education ideas.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Philly's Civic Hackathon: 'Tapping an Untapped Well of People Who Write Code and Want to Give Back'

Ivana Ng Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Led by local Code for America fellows, tech aficionados, developers, civil servants and passionate citizens alike came together to hack a better Philly.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Market East

Ashley Peel Pinkham Assistant Director - The Print Center

What Philadelphia Non-Profits Are Doing to Nurture Their Human Capital

Rachel Dukeman Tuesday, February 21, 2012

As funding challenges mount, area non-profits are utilizing techniques to attract, grow and retain one of its most important resources: people.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Talent Dividend

CAMPUS PHILLY: An Editor Who Finds Time to Get Lost in the City

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Temple's Zach Thornbury dishes on College Day, the Bell Tower, and walking in Manayunk.

Higher Education, Moving Here, Regionalism

North Philadelphia

inciteXchange: Ten Months Pregnant and Staring Into a Stranger's Eyes

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Inspiration for innovation through technology and design was everywhere last week at the annual free event, including the power of passion.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: A Dance for All of Philadelphia

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Philadanco founder Joan Myers Brown's personal and professional history reflects the hardships and triumphs of the region's African-American community.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Financial Services, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Center City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Freaky Friday to Network, Incite and Laugh

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Network with the in-crowd at Moore, witness innovation at inciteXchange at Temple, and reflect on comic images at Asian Arts Initiative.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Sustainability

North Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Market East

World Class Greater Philadelphia leadership at the Focus 2026 unveiling

WORLD CLASS 2026: Economy League Unleashes Partners on Priority Areas

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The next phase of the long-term initiative taps into its true power, with the Urban Land Institute, United Way and CEO Council for Growth tackling infrastructure, education and business.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Talent Dividend, Tourism, Transportation

Philly Materials Science and Engineering Day

World's Largest Model of a Carbon Nanotube At Drexel for Philly Materials Science & Engineering Day

Joe Petrucci Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Magic jelly marbles, liquid nitrogen ice cream, slime, nano gold, soft matter and biolastic are just some of the incredible materials on display for this unique and free annual event.

Emerging Technology, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Regionalism, Tourism

University City, West Philadelphia