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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

Mind the Gap: Why You (Yes, You) Should Consider a Gap Year

Veronica Moul Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Gap years are mostly popular in the U.K., but this Philadelphia U. student's series uncovers how they can transform the job prospects, resume, and spirit of any student -- or workforce veteran.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Talent Dividend, Tourism

East Falls, Northwest

FOOD TRUCK FILES: Far From Home Cafe

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, July 12, 2011

With a fully equipped truck that was made in Philly and got off the ground in St. Thomas, Larry Comroe and Wade Smith have found a new home for their simple, veggie-heavy offerings.

Entrepreneurship, Food

Center City

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

DreamIt Ventures Teams With Ben Franklin Technology Partners to Keep Successful Startups in Philly

Joe Petrucci Friday, July 01, 2011

Companies like scvngr and Notehall have come and gone, but DreamIt Plus will aim to keep its successful startup accelerator grads here.

Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, High Technology, International Talent, Regionalism, Venture Capital

Center City, South Philadelphia

Q&A: Anthony Bracali, Friday Architects/Planners

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Drexel grad has nurtured Friday's community-focused brand of architecture, which includes a master plan for Reading Terminal Market, the Old Pine Community Center in South Philly, and soon-to-be-built skateboarding park near the Art Museum.

Design, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City

Radio Revolution: West Philly's Prometheus Promotes Stations by the People, For the People

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Democratizing radio stations is the goal, and along with the Hacktory, this West Philly-based group of radio revolutionaries empowered others to join them in a class on how to build an FM tuner.

Design, Media, Neighborhood Innovation

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, West Philadelphia

4th of July - Flying Kite will return on the 12th

No Issue Next Week While We Celebrate Our Independence

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Flying Kite will not publish a new edition next week as we soak in the 4th of July. We'll be back with a fresh issue on the 12th of July.

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