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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

International Philly: Indonesians Quietly Forge Strong Bond With City

Sue Spolan Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The Southeast Asian nation of 17,000 islands and a significant labor surplus has an increasing presence in the U.S. Philadelphia's home to the nation's 9th-largest Indonesian community.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, International Talent, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

South Philadelphia

MOVING PICTURE: Philadelphia2035 Master Plan Approved

Richard Trevisani Tuesday, June 14, 2011

For the first time since 1960, Philadelphia has a master plan, and it aims to thrive, connect and renew.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

Center City

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

Asian Arts Initiative's New Home Signals Nonprofit Innovation

Marci Landsmann Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The Convention Center expansion forced it from its old building (and old ways of thinking). From its new perch on Vine Street, AAI is welcoming all ethnicities, artists and changes in Chinatown.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Market East

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

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

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

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Kinectic in Kensington, Eats & Beats, Raise the Vibration

Flying Kite staff Monday, May 16, 2011

If you're a DYIer, go Kenzo. If you're into fresh food access, head over to West Philly. And if you're into everything, or at least open to it, find your spot on the lawn at Independence Mall.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability

Kensington/Port Richmond, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

Soul of Our Community: Physical Beauty Means a Lot

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Historic architecture and growing green spaces are large contributors to Philadelphia's aesthetic, a powerful pull for residents and others here, according to the Knight Foundation's Soul of the Community study.

Arts and Culture, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City

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

International Flavor on the Delaware from May to September

Joe Petrucci Friday, May 06, 2011

Where do you want to go this summer? India, Ireland, maybe the Caribbean? The The Great Stage at Penn's Landing along the Delaware River has enough ethnic flavor for everyone this summer.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, International Talent, Nightlife, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill, Queen Village / Pennsport

Flying Photo: Plugging In to Philly Tech Week

Eddy Marenco Tuesday, May 03, 2011

From Open Data Philly to Rethinking Shelter, our photographer followed the game developers, coders, hackers and dreamers who made Philly Tech Week pop.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Higher Education, Moving Here, Regionalism, Sustainability