Featured Stories

Philly vs. Detroit: A Story Slam and Mistaken Identities

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, April 17, 2012

A first-time visit to Detroit reveals the makings of a true story of opportunity as First Person Arts' upcoming event reveals both cities' mistaken identities.

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

Is Philly's 5K Run for Clean Air the Greenest Race in America?

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, April 10, 2012

With a CO2-neutral truck providing all power via solar, medals made from recycled materials and runner bibs made of seed paper, the 31st annual race fits the bill.

Regionalism, Sustainability

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum

Best of TEDxVillanovaU: Did Dr. Seuss Kill American Engineering?

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 10, 2012

More than 60 years since 'nerd' first appeared in If I Ran the Zoo, a professor looks to reinvent the perception of engineers.

Design, Emerging Technology, Food, Higher Education, Sustainability, Transportation

Wayne

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

Policy Challenge: Pitching the School District as Real Estate Developer

Alaina Mabaso Monday, April 02, 2012

Five teams competed for $10k and a shot at nationals, and the prize went to the innovative "Closing Schools, Opening Opportunities" plan.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

University City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Crop Mob, Freestyle Beards, Farm to Fest

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Get dirty in the Brandywine Valley, celebrate facial hair at The Blockley and eat local and organic with hundreds of Philly's finest.

Design, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City, Media, University City, West Philadelphia, Market East

TreePhilly: Why A 30 Percent Tree Canopy in Philadelphia Matters

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 20, 2012

There's lots of work to do in some neighborhoods, but private yards hold the best hope for this recently launched city program.

Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

View of the Swing Bridge from Schuylkill Banks looking west to Bartram Gardens

Unlocking Our Hidden River: Revitalization on the Schuylkill

Andy Sharpe Tuesday, March 13, 2012

A massive planning effort hopes to make connections in and around Southwest Philly, creating more usable open space, trails and jobs.

Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

South Philadelphia, University City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Play/Pie/Pint Pt II, Leah Stein's Decade, Tool Time

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Theater in the round, of sorts, returns to Society Hill, a celebration of dance at the Performance Garage and buy or sell at the West Philly Tool Library.

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

North Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill, 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

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Middle East Meets West, Reimagining I-95, 24-Hour Theater

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Get with the WPO and hear an oud in University City, take the highway on the Parkway and stay up all night for The Bald Soprano in Rittenhouse.

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

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, University City, West Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square

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.