Featured Stories

Medicine's Orphans: Making Drugs for Rare Conditions More Accessible

Rebecca VanderMeulen Tuesday, January 18, 2011

The region's life sciences industry hopes to change a little-known provision in the massive healthcare overhaul that could depress drugmakers' incentives to develop treatments for rare diseases.

Emerging Technology, Life Sciences, Regionalism

Of Mythic Proportions from Michelle Pauls

EDITOR'S PICK: "Of Mythic Proportions" Lifts Up Kensington Teens at Walking Fish Theater

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 18, 2011

The Barrymore Award-winning production, created from local teens' personal stories of violence they've experienced growing up, culminates with a public performance on Thursday.

Arts and Culture, Design, Neighborhood Innovation

GPTMC's Zale Helps Usher In Mobile, Growth for Region's Tourism Sector

Joe Petrucci Thursday, January 13, 2011

Dear Always Working Web Guy: Kudos for making our city and its attractions more connected to tourists, even the ones that insist on running up the Art Museum steps. With Love, Flying Kite XOXO.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Regionalism, Transportation

Glandt Hitting Stride As UPenn's SEAS Continues Expansion, Innovation and Leadership

Margaret Guthrie Tuesday, January 11, 2011

As dean of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science, Eduardo Glandt has helped propel the department to the forefront of advancements in technology and research.

Design, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences

EDITOR'S PICK: Get Your Chess On with Philly ASAP

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The after-school advocates are responsible for making chess matter to city kids and their families and welcome all-comers on Saturday to learn, compete and watch a local politician battle Philly's top students.

Diversity, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation

FLYING PHOTO: Over the Junkyard and Through the Trash, On Two Wheels

Jeff Fusco Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Most definitely the only event of its kind to feature a teeter-totter, the fifth annual Bilenky Cycleworks Junkyard Cyclocross in Olney is believed to be the only cyclocross race held in a junkyard.

Design, Entrepreneurship, Transportation

Tree-Cycling: Smells Like Christmas Spirit

Sue Spolan Thursday, January 06, 2011

The Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association is among those keeping Christmas trees out of landfills by picking up where city programs have left off. It's going on this weekend (Jan. 8-9) across Philly.

Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

There's Gold in Them Thar Sewers

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Fat is where it's at for Philadelphia's BlackGold Biofuels, which turns useless sewer muck into valuable and environmentally-friendly biofuel and hopes municipal entities will realize its value.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability

EDITOR'S PICK: Get Dirty in 2011 at The Clay Studio

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Now's your chance to make something this year. Three winter classes start in the next week at the internationally renowned, non-profit promoter of the ceramic arts in Old City.

Arts and Culture, Design, Neighborhood Innovation

Indicators That Matter: What to Follow in the New Year

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 04, 2011

No year-end lists or predictions here, just an honest look at some holiday break news that includes meds, eds and creatives and that's indicative of themes we'll be watching closely in 2011.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Venture Capital

The Philly Factor: More Young Talent Staying in Region

Joe Petrucci Friday, December 17, 2010

Campus Philly's recent survey reveals nearly half of non-native Philadelphia-area college students are staying in the region after graduation, a huge increase from a similar 2004 study.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Design Phan on the Fly: Do-It-All JAGR Keeps Moving

Caroline Tiger Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Michael Gruber and John Levitties are raking in awards and antiques and creating art galleries and restaurants, including a Marc Vetri eatery at a former Broad St. Buick showroom.

Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Sustainability

EDITOR'S PICK: No Place Like Independent Craft Market for the Holidays

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, December 14, 2010

It is positively impossible to have more fun on a holiday shopping trek: More than 40 talented handmade and vintage vendors, five bands and free Pabst on Saturday in Fishtown.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Regionalism

MOVING PICTURE: Down on Arts Street, Textiles Transform and Transcend

Walking Whale Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Kathryn Pannepacker and Handmade with the Homeless provide creativity as a tool for self-expression and community for those in transition, as well as some amazing crafts like scarves and ornaments.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation

Winter Break Is Upon Us; See You in 2011

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Our Flying Kite email newsletter will be taking a holiday break from Dec. 21 through Dec. 28 and will return with a fresh edition in the New Year on Jan. 4.