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Can PIFVA Create a Hub for Philadelphia's Filmmakers?

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, July 17, 2012

A 2,100 square foot coworking space and media hub is proposed on three floors above PhillyCAM's headquarters at 7th and Chestnut.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Media, Regionalism

Center City, Market East

ON THE GROUND: Second Friday on Lancaster Ave Is Reborn

Bailey Elizabeth Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The revival was in full swing on Friday the 13th, with nearly 30 businesses participating and a variety of activities from 35th to 43rd.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

ON THE GROUND: A Photographer's Dream from Lancaster Ave. to Lincoln Highway

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Drexel grad Mike Arrison's inspired work is on display for Second Friday at our On the Ground space at 4017 Lancaster.

Diversity, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Regionalism

Ardmore, Wayne, West Philadelphia

MAYOR OF WISSAHICKON CREEK: Come In From the Rain

Aaron Krolikowski Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The Valley Green opens our new weekly comic strip, with visions of the Red Cake Festival dancing in the young fox's head.

Arts and Culture, Media

Northwest

Coming Next Week: Serial Cartoon 'Mayor of Wissahickon Creek' Debuts

Aaron Krolikowski Tuesday, June 19, 2012

If 'Game Change' met 'Wind in the Willows,' their serial comic strip love child might look something like this, from the mind of West Philadelphia's Aaron Krolikowski.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media

Northwest

Mirvis | Over the River and Through the Woods

ON THE GROUND: Artists Set for 'Transformation 19104' Exhibition, Friday's Opening

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, June 05, 2012

The Tiberinos, Traction Company and Liberia are all represented in the artist lineup for our inaugural exhibition at 4017 Lancaster Ave. this Friday from 6-9 p.m.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

Sound Effect: How A Music Venue Can Lift a Neighborhood

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Neighborhoods often fight live music venues, but they might be missing out. The Boot & Saddle on South Broad is next.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, Fishtown, Market East, Northern Liberties

Flying Kite Launches 'On the Ground' Neighborhood Engagement Program in West Philly

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, May 15, 2012

It's editorial barnstorming, and we're coming to a neighborhood near you for deep dives on local transformation.

Media, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Free Speech, Brewerytown Spring, Art Stars

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 08, 2012

See this year's best film on free speech and get crafty with mom with hundreds of vendors and lots of music and good food across the city.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, International Talent, Media, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Sacred Sites, Lost Treasures, Burger Brawl

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 01, 2012

An architectural walking tour in Rittenhouse, gritty photos under the El, and a beefy battle to build a computer lab.

Arts and Culture, Food, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, South Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Fishtown, Rittenhouse Square

MOVING PICTURE: How To Start Your Own Indie Game Studio

Richard Trevisani Tuesday, May 01, 2012

The guys from Cypher Prime, Final Form Games and Island Officials share their startup secrets at the Grassroots Game Conference.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media, Regionalism

Center City

INLIQUID: Daniel Gafanhoto's Messy Room

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Having just moved to Philadelphia from Brazil last year, this fine art photographer has made the most of his change of scenery.

Arts and Culture, Design, International Talent, Media

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Custom Jewelry, Latino Film, Spring Cleaning

Flying Kite staff Monday, April 09, 2012

Latin American Film Festival at International House, sterling silver at The Alternatives Museum in Wilmington, and it's clean-up time in the city.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Sustainability

University City, West Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE

Library in the City: More Use, More Cuts and a Roadmap to Stability

Larry Eichel Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Prioritizing services and sustainable funding are among the policy challenges faced by the Free Library of Philadelphia, as outlined in a recent report from Pew.

Emerging Technology, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism