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

Phila2035: Barriers, Destinations Among the Southland Tales

Lee Stabert Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Accessibility and transportation at the Navy Yard are priorities for the perplexing, inspiring, and rapidly-changing Lower South District.

Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

South 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

MOVING PICTURE: Ship It Society Makes Ideas Happen

Salas Saraiya and Richard Trevisani Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Pitch, design, collaborate and work. Designers, developers and would-be entrepreneurs came together for this hackathon at Independents Hall.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship

Old City / Society Hill

Nothing Retiring About Philly's 60-Plus Population

Frank Sinatra Tuesday, August 02, 2011

No other large city in the country has as high a percentage of older residents, and the benefits of keeping them engaged are being reaped by all ages, all over the region.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Moorestown, NJ, Manayunk

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

FLYING PHOTO: Littlest Streets East of Broad

Scott Warren Tuesday, August 02, 2011

In the heart of Center City lies a village-like setting created in the 19th century that still bustles today. Just west of Washington Square is a charming maze of tiny streets, presenting a very livable Philadelphia at its best.

Design, Moving Here, Tourism

Washington Square West, Center City

Phila2035: West Park District Residents Take Lead in Planning

Paul Ellis Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Home to large cultural assets and smaller long-neglected neighborhoods, the West Park District is among the first to move forward with planning and development as part of the citywide Philadelphia 2035 initiative.

Design, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability, Transportation

Overbrook / Overbrook Farms, South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

Philly's Fastest: Two Under-25 Entrepreneurs to Watch

Rebecca VanderMeulen Tuesday, July 26, 2011

They might not be able to rent a car yet, but they're learning how to buy, sell and build their companies in big ways. Meet the 20-somethings behind MainLine Solar and OutPlay Technologies.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Sustainability, Talent Dividend, Venture Capital

Media, Northeast, University City

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

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