Featured Stories

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Build and Eat, Girls Rock Philly, Salsa Soiree

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Help The Village impact North Philly on Thursday and rock with future stars or head to a pesto and salsa showdown on Saturday.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

Media, North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

What's This Jawn? A Truly Hyperlocal Search and Review Site

Sue Spolan Tuesday, August 09, 2011

You want Philly info? You want The Jawn. The new website offers locally generated content and 5 percent of all revenue to charity.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism

North Philadelphia

What's Working in Cities: Small-Scale Investment Recharges Chattanooga

John Davidson Tuesday, August 02, 2011

An innovative nonprofit has helped transform this city in modest doses, forging a creative hub that has paved the way for even more growth in some of Chattanooga's most downtrodden sections.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Nighttime Strolling on Germantown, Baltimore Ave. and Race St. Pier

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Walk, eat, and enjoy summer nights this week on Thursday in Mt. Airy and University City and on Friday at Penn's Landing.

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

Center City, Northwest, Mt. Airy, University City, West Philadelphia

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

Q&A: Jeffrey Lin, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Our city's low-cost amenities are among the traits making it desirable, but patterning Philly after Silicon Valley might not be wise, says this fast rising economist who also plays sax in a jam band.

Arts and Culture, Financial Services, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

East Falls, Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PSL Summer BBQ, WebStart Women, Urban Farm Bike Tour

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 18, 2011

If you're into making things happen, start it up with Philly Startup leaders on Thursday. If you're in it for the ride, hit the urban farm tour on Saturday. If you're into the web, spin anew with WebStart Women on Sunday.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation

Center City, South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northwest, Germantown, Fairmount / Art Museum, Mt. Airy, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport

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

FLYING PHOTO: Roller Derby Invades 'Burbs

Scott Warren Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Philly Roller Girls hosted the East Coast Derby Extravaganza over the weekend at the Sportsplex in Feasterville, and we got up close to the action in this slideshow.

Arts and Culture, Moving Here, Tourism

Bristol Borough, Northeast

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