Featured Stories

FLYING PHOTO: Moved Inside, POPPED! Festival Still Goes Off

Jeff Fusco Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The weather-related venue change was hardly ideal, but the annual two-day festival still packed a punch with one of the heartiest lineups in its brief history.

Arts and Culture, Higher Education, Media, Nightlife, Tourism

North Philadelphia

Q&A: Tyler Westnedge, At Media

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 20, 2011

He says Philly needs more high-profile advertising campaigns to help grow the bustling creative talent base here, and he's doing his part by generating results as well as controversy.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media, Moving Here

Old City / Society Hill

Versatile and Visible: A New Advertising Age for Philly Firms

Rebecca VanderMeulen Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The industry started here in the 19th century but has long operated in the shadow of NYC. Here's how Philly ad agencies are recreating themselves.

Design, Emerging Technology, Media, Regionalism, Supplier

Center City

State of Startups: A New Philly Underdog Story?

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The future starts now for Philadelphia's startup community, which attempts to redefine itself and grow by nurturing its successes and new faces.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, High Technology, Media, Regionalism, Venture Capital

Center City, University City, Wayne, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Feria del Barrio, Jenkintown Festival of the Arts, Before and After Utopia

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Plenty to do besides Birds-watching this Sunday in Jenkintown, Center City and North Philly.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast, Mt. Airy, Kensington/Port Richmond

Your Guide for the 15th Annual Philly Fringe and Live Arts Festival

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Everything you need to know about this year's event, which runs Sept. 2-17, including hotspots, extras and must-see performances.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill, Market East, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport

Point and Shoot: Win Free Tix for Popped Festival in South Philly

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The annual music fest makes its debut at FDR Park and you can win a pair of two-day passes by sharing a pop-worthy photo of "The Lakes."

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Nightlife, Tourism

South Philadelphia

Q&A: Tayyib Smith, Little Giant

Janday Wilson Tuesday, August 23, 2011

One of Philly's most influential tastemakers says the city is "in flux," and although he could go elsewhere, wants to help make our region a first-tier market.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, North Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

Q&A: Brandon Yoshimura, Loffles

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Legitimizing and streamlining online sweepstakes for both consumers and advertisers is the goal for this startup, which has drawn $500,000 in seed funding.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Media

Center City, Wilmington, DE

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: YOUCIE Pool Party, Free at Noon, Story and Song

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Hot? Take a dip at Doma in University City. For free tunes, see the Peace Creeps at World Cafe Live. For stories and song, taste Pretzel Park in Manayunk.

Arts and Culture, Food, Media, Nightlife

University City, Manayunk, West Philadelphia

Nothing Retiring About Philly's 60-Plus Population

Frank Sinatra Tuesday, August 02, 2011

No other large city in the country has as high a percentage of older residents, and the benefits of keeping them engaged are being reaped by all ages, all over the region.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Moorestown, NJ, Manayunk

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: ART / GAGE, Car Show, American Babies

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 25, 2011

Celebrate art at Philly's Magic Gardens. Get polished up for awesome rides on East Passyunk Ave. Soak in some rootsy sounds at The Blockley.

Arts and Culture, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Transportation

South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

FK INSIDER: Meredith Edlow, Shooting Philly's Stars

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, July 19, 2011

She helps the city look good through photography, loves Philly's passion, and thinks everyone should try a Chocolate Volcano from Rim Cafe.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Media, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, South Philadelphia

Mind the Gap: Why You (Yes, You) Should Consider a Gap Year

Veronica Moul Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Gap years are mostly popular in the U.K., but this Philadelphia U. student's series uncovers how they can transform the job prospects, resume, and spirit of any student -- or workforce veteran.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Talent Dividend, Tourism

East Falls, Northwest

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz on the Ave., Philly Stake, QFest

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 11, 2011

If you're blue for jazz, head to Lancaster Ave. If you're up for ABBA, hit the Ritz. If it's local food and change you're after, visit Bartram's Garden.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Tourism

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