Featured Stories

FringeArts Preview: An eco-friendly art installation floats creative ideas

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, August 26, 2014

WetLand, an inventive experiment in off-the-grid, on-the-water living, showcases a daring side of FringeArts. The festival runs September 5-21, but the houseboat/art installation is open now.

Arts and Culture, Design, Food, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: GreenFest, Food Truck Festivus and $5 Comedy Week

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, August 26, 2014

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Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill, Queen Village / Pennsport

UIX invites urban innovators from across the country to exchange ideas in Detroit

Matthew Lewis & Claire Nelson Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Cities are reinventing themselves in exciting new ways. Can small-scale projects have big impact? Join the Urban Innovation Exchange this September 24-26 in Detroit to explore creative projects driving neighborhood transformation.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Human Capital, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Tourism

Catch the Monarch butterflies before they head south

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PhilaSoup at Yards, Summer Open House at Laurel Hill and butterflies at Tyler

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Food, Life Sciences, Nightlife, Tourism

Night Market will bring thousands of hungry, thirsty, curious Philadelphians to Lancaster Avenue

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, August 05, 2014

For four years, The Food Trust's Night Markets have invigorated commercial corridors across the city, drawing hordes for strolling, snacking and engagement with the arts, while also providing an economic boost. On August 14, the phenomenon rolls into Mantua.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground, Sustainability, Tourism

West Philadelphia

How local is your beer? Craft brewers increasingly employ seasonal, regionally-grown products

Issue Media Group Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Despite the move towards all things local, many ingredients in beloved beers are sourced from thousands of miles away. Fortunately, savvy brewers are now engaging with their local food sheds, partnering with nearby farms and incorporating smartly-sourced flavors.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Sustainability

West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A dragon boat festival, a NoLibs block party and KidFest in Jenkintown

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, July 29, 2014

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill, Northern Liberties

'Amplify,' a new mural at Union Transfer

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Mural dedication at Union Transfer, summer at The Oval and tie-dyed tunes

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, July 15, 2014

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Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife

Center City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Strolling in Media, Philly Beer Week fun and The Spruce Foundation's Gala

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, June 03, 2014

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Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City, Media

Riding the (regional) Rails: Day-tripping on the Doylestown/Lansdale line

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Many of Philadelphia's inner-ring suburbs are recapturing that Main Street magic -- their resurgent downtown districts feature cool bars, creative dining and plenty of charm. To explore, all you need is a SEPTA ticket and an open mind.

Arts and Culture, Classic Towns, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Tourism, Transportation

Ambler

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Philly Beer Week, Sexton Sideshow and weekly fun at Headhouse Square

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Check out our favorite upcoming events.

Arts and Culture, Food, Sustainability

Old City / Society Hill, Queen Village / Pennsport

Weekend Getaway: Hitting the factory floor in Southeast PA

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Whether you want to see the chips fry, the pretzels twist or the Harleys rev, the Keystone State offers some of the best factory tours in the country. Start planning your trip now.

Food, Tourism

Hawthorne's Fifth Annual IPA Block Party

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Philly Give & Get, a free outdoor festival and Hawthorne's IPA Block Party

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, May 06, 2014

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Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild

Center City, South Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

Culture Shock: PA's artisan cheese movement spreads the love

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Sure, the state's ascendent cheese scene boosts farmers and cheesemakers, but it also feeds an ecosystem of writers, artists, educators, eaters and retail experts -- especially in Philadelphia.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Media, Sustainability

TEDxPhiladelphia returns with a manifesto for the 'New Workshop of the World'

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Friday's showcase of 'ideas worth sharing' made an argument for Philadelphia as 'The New Workshop of the World.' Speakers touched on education, development, access and modern manufacturing.