Featured Stories

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

MOVING PICTURE: Match-Making for Non-Profit Boards

Richard Trevisani Tuesday, July 19, 2011

There was a match for everyone, and love was definitely in the air at last week's Young Involved Philadelphia event.

Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Market East

City Workers Show Their Age At Youth-Focused Happy Hour

Sue Spolan Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Center City East and several other prominent Philly neighborhoods are increasingly getting younger, which is being reflected in the city government workforce. The Mayor's office is paying attention.

International Talent, Moving Here, Nightlife

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Manayunk, Northern Liberties

FLYING PHOTO: Welcome America

Scott Warren Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Strongmen and snakes, Boyz 2 Men and pumped up kids, fireworks and firestarters all held down the Party on the Parkway on July 4.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Fairmount / Art Museum

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

Party Like It's 1812: Win Tickets for Wednesday's Philadelphia Orchestra Tchaikovsky/Fireworks Show

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 28, 2011

It's a Philly tradition and includes the Mann Center debut of young virtuoso and Curtis Institute student Nadir Khashimov on violin.

Arts and Culture, International Talent, Nightlife

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

Hoot Hoot! Win Free Tickets for Owl City at the Mann

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 21, 2011

We've got your electro-pop right here, in West Philly open-air majesty, and it's a real hoot to try and win a pair of tickets.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife

West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Penn Museum Summer Nights, Manayunk Arts, Puerto Rican Eats

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 20, 2011

World sounds at Penn Museum on Wednesday, Puerto Rican and neighborhood pride in Norris Square on Saturday, and art on parade in Manayunk all weekend.

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

Kensington/Port Richmond, Manayunk, North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Urban Sustainability Forum, West Oak Lane Jazz, and Sustainable Saturday

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 13, 2011

Talk sustainability on Thursday, eat sustainability on Saturday, and drink in the jazz all weekend long on Ogontz Ave.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability

Center City, North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Schuylkill Tour and Movie, Black Music Fest, Beer Week Music Fest

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 06, 2011

Get outside and take in the Schuylkill on Thursday. Hit up some avant-garde jazz Saturday. Close Beer Week with a bang on Sunday.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

Center City, South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Opportunity Fair, Block-Changers, and a Candle for Fourth Wall

Flying Kite staff Monday, May 23, 2011

If you need a job, head to Temple on Tuesday. If you've got a green thumb or warm heart, head to Germantown Saturday morning. And if you're into live art, hang on the Fourth Wall in Old City Saturday night.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City, Germantown, North Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill

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