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Considering Philadelphia as a Tech Bootstrapping Community Rather Than a Tech Startup Community

Nathan Solomon Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The founder of Philadelphia Game Lab proposes an alternative starting point for evaluating health and scale of the city's startup community.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Talent Dividend

INLIQUID: Fused Glass with a Persian and Swiss Twist

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Iman Roder's painstaking process, which also includes copper and brass foil, yields 2D art panels, jewelry, tables and even nightlights.

Arts and Culture, Design

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

FLYING PHOTO: Opening Night for Transformation 19104

Bailey Elizabeth Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Flying Kite's inaugural art exhibition, Transformation 19104, opened as part of Second Friday at its On the Ground HQ at 4017 Lancaster Ave.

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

West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: #wearthebeach, Pinto & Barnes, Philly Cup

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Winston & Duke unveils at North Shore Beach Club, talking modernism at the Woodmere, and skateboarders take over Pop's Playground.

Arts and Culture, Design, Nightlife, Tourism

Chestnut Hill, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond, Northern Liberties

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

The Circuit: Giant Collaboration Promotes, Extends Region's Trails

Andy Sharpe Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Region's trail network expected to triple in next two decades with guidance from groundbreaking, 34-member coalition.

Design, Moving Here, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Reelabilities, Public Pianos, Art for Cash Poor

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Films that reveal and inspire, 704 keys that don't play themselves, and some of the best art made in the city at bargain prices.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism

Kensington/Port Richmond

Sound Trends: How Philadelphia-Area Independent Record Labels Remain Viable

Elliott Sharp Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Our writer checks in with Siltbreeze, Relapse, Seclusiasis and Data Garden, among local labels adapting to the industry's changing landscape.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology

CultureWorks opening coworking space at 1315 Walnut St. on Oct. 1

Andy Sharpe Friday, May 25, 2012

The cultural strategy and resource gurus are seeking founding members for their 4,500 square foot space inside the at 1315 Walnut St.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship

Center City

PHILLY BEER WEEK: Behind the Brewing of Brotherly Suds 3

Brian Howard Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Find out which local brewers collaborated to bring this year's official Philly Beer Week brew to life, plus a home brewer's best bets for next week's celebration.

Design, Food, Nightlife, Regionalism