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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

How to Make it in Philly as a DJ

Janday Wilson Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Some call Philadelphia the DJ Capital of the World because of its history and contributions to the culture in a city overflowing with multi-talented DJs in hip hop, jazz and reggae.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Media, Nightlife

Center City, South Philadelphia, Fishtown, West Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

Q&A: Mike Fiebach, Fame House

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Back home after six years in San Francisco and building his company through high-profile work with DJ Shadow, this former artist is helping musicians and brands work digital marketing magic.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife

Old City / Society Hill

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: InLiquid Benefit, Clothes Swap, Ex-Files StorySlam

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Support the visual arts, trade in some baggy pants while sipping cocktails and slam some ex's on Valentine's Day.

Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill, Fishtown, Northern Liberties

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

MOVING PICTURE: Rethinking A Black Man's Legacy

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The visionary founder of the Philly Youth Poetry Movement looks to launch a new project through the Black Male Engagement Challenge.

Arts and Culture, Diversity

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Fresh Artists, Moving People, Vegan Wing Bowl

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Young art on the Schuylkill, power-packed transportation talk, and the city's other wing-eating contest.

Arts and Culture, Food, Moving Here, Regionalism

University City, West Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

FK GIVEAWAY: Free Passes for RiverRink at Penn's Landing

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, January 31, 2012

You've got one more week to win some frozen fun at Penn's Landing, where you and your friends can skate for free by entering our contest.

Moving Here, Nightlife, Tourism

Washington Square West, Center City, Old City / Society Hill

Melissa D'Agostino; creator and founder of D'Agostino Fashion Textile Design

Philly's Fashion Sense Returns, and It Looks and Feels Local

JV Chiu Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Daring entrepreneurs, a new incubator, region-wide support and higher ed are creating a new model for textile and apparel manufacturing.

Design, Entrepreneurship, Regionalism, Supplier

Center City, Germantown, Old City / Society Hill, Market East

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Restaurant Week, Doing Time, Arts on South

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Eat the best for cheap in Center City, see the art of Fourth Friday on South St., and experience the Holmesburg Prison.

Food, International Talent, Nightlife

Fairmount / Art Museum, Northeast, Fairmount / Art Museum, Queen Village / Pennsport

What Will Be Philadelphia's Next Calling Card? Technology, Sustainability, Food or the Arts?

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 24, 2012

All four sectors have potential to supplant meds and eds, says our panel of experts.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Tourism

MOVING PICTURE: Temple Students Create Film Company to Examine Entrepreneurs

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Ready Set Go is a series of short films that put a group of eight undergrads to the test, and one student hopes the experience will lead to his own startup success.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation

North Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Beginnings, Development, Walkability

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Storytelling and coffee in South Philly, neighborhood building in three acts in University City and walkability on the Parkway.

Arts and Culture, Design, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability

South Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, University City

Debunking the List: Philly As Most Depressed City is Laughable

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 17, 2012

A psychology website ranks our city as the most depressed based on Google Trends and an assortment of keywords. Both its methodology and presentation are bogus.

Emerging Technology, Healthcare, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Moving Here

Philly's Next Rap Star is From Haverford College?

Ivana Ng Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Bronx-bred Gabriel "Starky" Stark has worked hard at his craft on the Main Line, building a support team from other Tri-Co schools and focusing on production value and historical themes. His latest album, Starky F Kennedy, dropped on Jan. 7.

Arts and Culture, Higher Education, Media, Talent Dividend

Ardmore, Wayne