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The beginnings of the first Urban Earthship - Kensington

Deep Dive on Green Jobs Shows Many Shades of Opportunity

Paul Glover Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Green jobs can mean many things to many people. To our expert, they have the power to transform Philadelphia on many levels: economic, environmental and educational, to name a few.
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Fast Times at Sustainability High

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 04, 2011
It doesn't look or feel like a school, which is why this project-based learning experiment at the Navy Yard is already making a big impact on a diverse group of South Philly teens.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Fine Art Sale, Manayunk EcoArts, College Day

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Fine art, eco-arts, and the art of the deal are all in play this coming weekend -- something for any kind of budget, large or small.
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Last Chance to Shoot and Win Popped! Festival Tix

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The annual music fest makes its debut at FDR Park and you can win a pair of two-day passes by sharing a pop-worthy photo of "The Lakes."
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Point and Shoot: Win Free Tix for Popped Festival in South Philly

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The annual music fest makes its debut at FDR Park and you can win a pair of two-day passes by sharing a pop-worthy photo of "The Lakes."
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Waste Warriors: An Industry Emerges from Philadelphia's Reclaimed Goods

Rebecca VanderMeulen Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Many in the region are figuring out how to profit from all kinds of trash, waste and scraps, helping fulfill the city's Greenworks promise.

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Fixing Fresh Food: Greater Philly's Co-Ops Find Their Way

Ruth Heiges Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A focus on members, organic growth and location are behind the increasing number of food co-ops here, creating a national model for making healthy and local food more accessible.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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International Philly: Indonesians Quietly Forge Strong Bond With City

Sue Spolan Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Southeast Asian nation of 17,000 islands and a significant labor surplus has an increasing presence in the U.S. Philadelphia's home to the nation's 9th-largest Indonesian community.
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