On the Ground : Featured Stories

Next up in our revamped neighborhood guides is Frankford, our second On the Ground site and the gateway to the Northeast.

Whether you're looking to swing through the air or impress friends with killer juggling skills, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts welcomes all comers -- including yearly interns from nearby Mastery Charter School.

Flying Kite's next On the Ground location is Camden, NJ, Philadelphia's neighbor to the east. We'll be spending three months there, highlighting the city's challenges, charms and underreported successes.

A wide-ranging panel discussion on the connection between the creative community, tech and entrepreneurship demonstrated that in Philadelphia, the line between sectors is gloriously blurred.

As we wrap up our time in Germantown, it becomes clear that Flying Kite's connection to the neighborhood has staying power.

Germantown's We Bee Brothers foster hives and cultivate local honey -- a vital mission in the era of colony collapse disorder.

This weekend, Flying Kite is helping kick off six months of neighborhood fun culminating in the 330th anniversary of Germantown's founding. Join us for our last big event 'On the Ground' in Northwest Philly!

This week's top events include a major beard and moustache competition (complete with cheesesteak crawl), Last Friday in Mt. Airy and an urban farming workshop at Weavers Way.

This week's events run-down features a seminar for press-starved artists (co-sponsored by Flying Kite) as well as a film screening and networking opportunity.

This Saturday, Flying Kite teams up with young designers, local leaders, neighborhood businesses and involved residents for a design charrette. Come share your vision.

Come for the craft beer and artisan flatbreads, stay for the top-to-bottom sustainability practices that power this Mt. Airy brewpub.

Local leaders aim to translate creative energy and talent into neighborhood improvement. Pass the paintbrush.

This week's top events include a neighborhood fundraiser, a celebration of women and the arts, and a performance by the city's top ice cream-themed over bands.

This week's run-down of Flying Kite-approved events features an info session for uninsured artists, tunes (and Scrabble!) in Germantown and a cook-off at Barcade.

A local conductor breaks down barriers, working to make classical music more inclusive, diverse and interactive.