Featured Stories

Community Paint Day, Opening of Transformation 19124 Set for Nov. 8

Joe Petrucci Monday, October 29, 2012

Help bring Cesar Viveros' grand vision for Frankford murals to life and see art in a sacred space, right on the altar of historic St. Mark's.

Arts and Culture, Design, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

Northeast

Presenting the Inaugural Frankford Fall Music and Arts Fest on Nov. 10

Joe Petrucci Monday, October 29, 2012

Eclectic acts perform on three stages, and we'll have beer, food trucks and arts and crafts for all ages, plus our Transforamtion 19124 exhibit.

Arts and Culture, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground

Northeast

BIGGER BEER: Expansion at Victory, Philadelphia Brewing Company

Brian Howard Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Victory's $50 million investment in a new facility and PBC's new line of ciders kick off fall beer season with some excitement.

Food, Nightlife

Kensington/Port Richmond

DesignPhiladelphia Marches Toward Year-Round Programming

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, October 09, 2012

The massive festival's growth in size and scope means its impact is also expanding, with 120 events from Oct. 10-14.

Design, Emerging Technology, Media, Nightlife, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism

ON THE GROUND: The Hard Road to Frankford Leads Us to St. Mark's

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, October 09, 2012

We'll document transformation from 4442 Frankford Ave. and try to connect locals and outsiders alike to this cavernous institution.

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground

Northeast

Headlong Dance Theater's This Town Is A Mystery

Five Live Arts-Fringe Shows That Will Move You

Bonnie MacAllister Wednesday, September 05, 2012

The 16th annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe marks a change in venue and stages some kinetic programming.

Arts and Culture, Design, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Good Times: How New Young Friends of Fairmount Group Engages Neighborhood Newcomers

Zenovia Campbell Thursday, August 30, 2012

The group grew up over the summer and is poised to increase its presence with a fall cleanup and ambassador program.

Arts and Culture, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Night Market, Dollar Stroll, Founders day

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Get $1 deals in West Philly, food truck fun in Mt. Airy and the city's hottest dance in North Philly.

Arts and Culture, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

North Philadelphia, Mt. Airy, University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: National Night Out, Boat Race, Bug Fest

Flying Kite staff Monday, August 06, 2012

Stroll with neighbors in Lower & Central North Philly, experience Southeast Asia on Penn's Landing and eat up some insects on the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Arts and Culture, International Talent, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

North Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill, Queen Village / Pennsport

Building BlackStar: Maori Karmael Holmes on City's Newest Film Fest

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Her goal is to shine a light on work by and about people of African descent in a global context, and she has assembled an impressive lineup of films that will be screened at the African-American Museum, Art Sanctuary, and International House on Aug. 2-5. Just don't make her sing.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, International Talent, Media, Nightlife

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, University City