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National Spotlight: Rise of the Rest

Eric Peterson Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Whether it's health care IT, translation technology or digital innovation, startups are popping up all over. Philadelphia is among the tech hubs blooming far from Silicon Valley.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Inventing the Future, Regionalism, Venture Capital

University City

Inventing the Future: Calling All Potential Scientists

Dana Henry Tuesday, April 16, 2013

"I Love My Science Job" hopes to spark young people to pursue careers in life sciences, a vital element of Philadelphia's new economy.

Emerging Technology, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences

University City

Adaptimmune laboratory – Scientist cloning a TCR

Inventing the Future: Working towards the next cancer breakthrough

Dana Henry Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Local scientists from Penn Medicine and Adaptimmune are at the forefront of research into T-Cell immunotherapy, a treatment that could potentially cure some types of cancer.

Emerging Technology, Healthcare, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences

University City

Inventing the Future: Local makers flex their talents at the city's 'gym for innovators'

Dana Henry Tuesday, February 26, 2013

NextFab Studio, Philly's open-to-all high-tech workshop, has new digs packed with 3-D printers, industrial textile machines, revolutionary software and much more.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Neighborhood Innovation, Talent Dividend

South Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Health care for artists, live jazz and hot chili

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, February 26, 2013

This week's run-down of Flying Kite-approved events features an info session for uninsured artists, tunes (and Scrabble!) in Germantown and a cook-off at Barcade.

Arts and Culture, Food, Healthcare, On the Ground

East Falls, Germantown, Fishtown

Inventing the Future: Startup's high tech food safety tool attracts attention and investment

Dana Henry Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Imagine if testing for tainted food was as simple as checking a handheld device. Local innovators Invisible Sentinel are making that happen, and saving lives in the process.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences

University City

Inventing the Future: The Science Center turns 50

Lee Stabert Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Flying Kite helps celebrate 50 years of 'Inventing the Future' at the University City Science Center.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Inventing the Future, Talent Dividend, Venture Capital

University City

FROM THE EDITOR: Some things to be thankful for

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 27, 2012

It's an ideal time of year to reflect on Philadelphia's myriad assets.

Food, Healthcare, Media, Transportation

Life Sciences Setting New Pulse in Camden

Tara Nurin Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Medical and higher education institutions are moving in, collaborating and growing, creating a cluster of positive developments in Camden.

Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, Life Sciences

RESEARCH ROUNDUP: Tackling Concussions With Software, Grandma Lizard, Stomaching Cancer

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, June 19, 2012

A Villanova professor believes a personal brain-wave sample could help better determine the existence and severity of concussions.

Emerging Technology, Healthcare, International Talent, Life Sciences, Regionalism

Center City, North Philadelphia, Wayne

Erica Falvey at The Vanguard School in Malvern

CAMPUS PHILLY: A Student, Teacher, and Healer Rolled Into One

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Cabrini College senior Erica Falvey has impacted thousands as a student teacher, volunteer and nonprofit founder, including one of her professors.

Healthcare, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Talent Dividend

Wayne

FLYING GUEST: How the Cloud Melts Away Barriers to Growth for Philly Businesses

Robert T. Kelley Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Not only will the cloud create 20,000 jobs here, but more businesses, both traditional corporations and new startups, can reap the benefits of being nimble.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, Regionalism

How a Philly Company Fought the FDA to Get Its Breast Cancer Screening Device Cleared

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Mihir Shah came from India in 1997 seeking to make a big impact and is closer than ever thanks to his relentless pursuit of more effective breast cancer diagnostics.

Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, International Talent, Life Sciences

Center City, University City, West Philadelphia