Featured Stories

Women's Web: Philly's Rising Tide of Female-Focused Tech Groups

JV Chiu Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Several groups supporting women in technology have sprouted up in the last year, all looking to increase accessibility, awareness and acumen.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, High Technology, Media, Moving Here, Regionalism

Center City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Re-Writing South Philly High, The Listening, Cat's Pajamas

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Entertainment by kids, for kids and involving big kids on a school night from World Cafe Live to the Wilma to Silk City.

Arts and Culture, Media, Nightlife

Center City, University City, West Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Fairmount Fling, Food52 at Deli, African Dance at Painted Bride

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Eat, dance, celebrate. With family and friends at home to give thanks, give yourself a treat at Founder's Hall, Delicatessen or the Painted Bride.

Diversity, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation

Washington Square West, Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill

Best of TEDxPhilly: Tough Talks and Origami

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Speakers were as gritty as this year's theme, The City, and we tried to spread some old-fashioned folding fun down in The Fractory at Temple.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

Adam Wade - First Person Arts by Mindy Tucker

Story Glory: More Reasons to 'Like' Expanded First Person Festival

Amanda Feifer Tuesday, November 08, 2011

A former Best Storyteller spins a tale of how this festival has shaped an entire art form here, winning awards and inspiring others.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Media, Nightlife

Center City, Old City / Society Hill, Market East

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Shape Shifting, earSnake and Assorted InPhiladelphia

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Paper cutout art on South Street, electronic opera in University City and international artists through the eyes of two local creators in a formerly abandoned North Philadelphia building.

Arts and Culture, International Talent, Media, Nightlife

North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

Q&A: Roz Duffy, TEDx Philly

Sue Spolan Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Philly's stellar girl has the inside chatter on the talks that will take The City by storm on Nov. 8 at the Temple Performing Arts Center. Read on for 20 percent off your ticket.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Is it a Biz? Photo Day and Film Festival Closing Party

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Artists and social entrepreneurs get business advice, capturing a typical Philly day in photos, and one big night to close the Philadelphia Film Festival.

Arts and Culture, Media, Nightlife

Center City, University City, West Philadelphia

Celebrate Flying Kite's First Birthday on South Street

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, October 18, 2011

We love a good party and you're invited to be a part of our celebration of Flying Kite's first year of covering what's next in Greater Philadelphia.

Arts and Culture, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

Center City

How to Make it in Philly as a Filmmaker

Mark McNutt Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Can Philadelphia be a viable destination for movie making? Many argue it already is, and we talked to several successful filmmakers and advocates for the industry to find out why.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Media, Regionalism

Center City

Mayor Michael Nutter with David Boreanaz

QUICK TAKE: Mighty Big Night for Long-Awaited Mighty Macs

Mark McNutt Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Here's a brief behind-the-scenes look at the premiere for this locally inspired, filmed and produced movie about the 1972 Immacualta College women's basketball team.

Arts and Culture, Higher Education, Media, Nightlife

Center City

It's Not a Festival; DesignPhiladelphia Could Be Our Economic Savior

Elise Vider Tuesday, October 11, 2011

In its seventh year and now a brand agency, Hilary Jay's movement runs Oct. 13-23, putting forth its collective might with 150 public events.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

It's Knight Time Again in Philadelphia

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, October 04, 2011

The chance to chase your arts-fueled dream is here. Almost $3 million is up for grabs, and it starts with a two-question application due the end of October.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy

Q&A: Jon Foy, Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 04, 2011

This uniquely Philly documentary, a Sundance winner that debuted locally last month at International House, shines a light on an enduring urban mystery. Meet the director/producer/writer.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media

Center City