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Radio Revolution: West Philly's Prometheus Promotes Stations by the People, For the People

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Democratizing radio stations is the goal, and along with the Hacktory, this West Philly-based group of radio revolutionaries empowered others to join them in a class on how to build an FM tuner.

Design, Media, Neighborhood Innovation

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: The Gathering, Welcome America, Cinema Speakeasy

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 27, 2011

Our extended holiday version sets you up through July 5 and includes the sights and sounds of hip-hop, patriotism, and South Philly's growing Mexican community.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, International Talent, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Market East, Old City / Society Hill, South Philadelphia, University City

How to Make It in Philly As a Musician

Mark I. McNutt Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Drink lots of water, play until your fingers bleed, and pray like hell. It really is that simple to make it in Philly as a musician, but only if you're willing to endure the whole ride.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Media, Nightlife

Center City, Fishtown, West Philadelphia

What's the Scenario? World Class Greater Philadelphia Imagines 2026

Joe Petrucci Thursday, May 26, 2011

The Economy League is partnering with a Conshohocken firm in its comprehensive effort to prepare the region for world class status.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Financial Services, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism, Venture Capital

Investing in the Arts: PNC Arts Alive! Gives $1M to Region's Cultural Sector

Joe Petrucci Friday, May 20, 2011

The Main Line Art Center was among nine new grant recipients, as the five-year, $5 million initiative continues to stimulate innovation throughout Greater Philadelphia's arts and culture organizations.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Merchantville, NJ, Wilmington, DE

MAD Dragon Moves Local Music Forward

Michael Lello Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Drexel's student- run record label combines the music-first approach of an indie label with the staffing of a corporate label, giving musicians and music lovers a very real-world sound.

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

University City, West Philadelphia

Knighted! $2.7M In Arts Challenge Funding Announced

Joe Petrucci Monday, May 09, 2011

Thirty-six organizations and individuals received grants for which they'll find matching funds and work to inspire and enrich the city. Classical music, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, got a much-needed boost.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism

A Week for Technology, Philly's Future

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Our writer ate, slept, and drank Philly Tech Week, which proved that the time is right for Philadelphia to become Open Data city and that arts and sustainability are finding the right connections in the tech community.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation, Venture Capital

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Market East, North Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill, South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

Debunking the List: We're Not Nearly as Toxic as Forbes Thinks We Are

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Forbes points out the obvious - our industrial heritage - in ranking Philly atop its toxic cities list, but our own report finds that while we have some work to do, we live in an environment that's increasingly sustainable.

Food, High Technology, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

EDITOR'S PICK: Plan Ahead for Philly Cinefest

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 05, 2011

The Philadelphia Cinema Alliance kicks off Philly Cinefest this week with 60-plus films from 17 countries, two world premieres and a U.S. premiere at four venues, including films with local flavor (hey Johnny Gooditmes!) to big names like Morgan Spurlock.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Media, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Old City / Society Hill

Q&A: Zoo With Roy, Phillies Blogger

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 29, 2011

A World Series trophy, four straight NL East titles and arguably the best starting rotation in the history of the game has Phillies chatter at a fever pitch, especially in the blogosphere, where this scribe's animal magnetism has taken root.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Media, Tourism

South Philadelphia

Bard 2.0: Bryn Mawr Leads Digital Revival of Literature's Classics

Flying Kite staff Thursday, March 24, 2011

The New York Times writes about Bryn Mawr College and how the tradition-rich Main Line school is engaging its literature students in new ways and shedding new light on classics.

Design, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, Media

Ardmore, Wayne

Creative Change: LOMA Design District Gives Wilmington Identity, Redevelopment it Longed For

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 22, 2011

A large urban shopping mall has given way to a vast makeover of Lower Market Street, which is now home to a creative class that's organized, branded and ready to change the city.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

Old City / Society Hill, Wilmington, DE

Does Philly Have An Image Problem?

Sue Spolan Tuesday, March 15, 2011

We asked more than a dozen of the city's opinion leaders, game changers and gracious hosts that very question, and the consensus says that while we're often too hard on ourselves, we're good enough, we're smart enough, and people like us.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism

Center City, Collingswood, NJ, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fishtown, Manayunk, Market East, Media, South Philadelphia, University City, Wayne, West Philadelphia

Q&A: Jamie Moffett, Filmmaker & Reading Viaduct Cheerleader

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 08, 2011

He has two feature documentaries under his belt and has added the long-proposed Reading Viaduct project to his list of inspirations and passions. He's leading a major push to promote the "park in the sky" at the Philadelphia International Flower Show this week.

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

Kensington/Port Richmond, Market East

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