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Creed

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Movie nights in Kingsessing and Fairmount Park; celebrating sustainability at WHYY

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Strawberry Mansion

On the Ground: Home repairs help keep people in their homes

Alex Vuocolo Tuesday, July 26, 2016
In neighborhoods like Strawberry Mansion, a complex patchwork of challenges -- including tangled titles, aging homes and long waits for programs -- can make it hard for residents to maintain their historic properties. A CDC is working to change all that.
Homeschooler Days at Bartram's Garden

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Homeschooler Days at Bartram's, Jazz in West Philly, and arts on the river

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, July 12, 2016
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Michael O'Bryan

Treating trauma at its roots

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, April 14, 2016
Sanctuary is a place of refuge or safety. In urban neighborhoods throughout America, sanctuary is a luxury that can be almost impossible to find. But Michael O'Bryan is working to bring that sense of security to North Philadelphia.
Smith Playground

Urban nature preschool lands at Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park

Martha Cooney Tuesday, April 05, 2016
When kids learn and explore outdoors, it has huge behavioral, emotional and educational benefits. This innovative preschool model, which has already been successful in the region, is coming to North Philadelphia. 
Philadelphia Screendance Festival

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Dancing on film, African storytelling for kids and a Black History essay contest

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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A show of work by Drew Leshko

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: InLiquid's 2016 Benefit, Materials Day and celebrating spring at Shofuso House

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, February 02, 2016
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Jazz on the Avenue

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz in Germantown, art on Delaware Ave. and Caribbean culture comes alive

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, August 11, 2015
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The skyline from Upper Darby

We've got HUGE news: On the Ground is back!

Lee Stabert Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Beginning in spring 2012, Flying Kite spent a year getting to know four amazing local neighborhoods. Now the innovative pop-up program is back and bigger than ever. Where are we headed next? You'll have to click through to find out.
The Iris Brown Townhomes, a WCRP community

Home Steady: Discovering new ways to house Philadelphians

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, June 02, 2015
In an effort to preserve affordable housing in a rapidly-changing city, the WCRP is tapping a fresh tool. The resulting Community Justice Land Trust aims to help local families realize the dream of home ownership and stay in their neighborhoods.
Center City Jazz Festival

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz in Center City, entrepreneurship at Temple and student art at Moore

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, April 21, 2015
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Community Connectors in West Philadelphia

Connecting the dots in Philly's neighborhoods

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Community Connectors program employs a diverse stable of advocates -- from high school students to crossing guards to stay-at-home moms -- to unify and energize neighborhoods across Philadelphia. 
Philly residents and police working together

Groundbreaking police-community partnerships offer ways to improve neighborhood safety

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, January 06, 2015
In response to some of the most essential issues of our time, dozens of communities across the U.S. -- including some in Philadelphia -- have formed effective, innovative partnerships with the police, improving safety and trust between residents and law enforcement.
The Culinary Literacy Center at the Free Library

Building the library of the future here in Philadelphia

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, November 18, 2014
From innovative cooking classes to job training to community gathering spaces, the Free Library and its many branches are evolving to meet 21st Century needs. Now, thanks to a huge influx of funds, that process is more ambitious than ever.
Rodin Square

14 development projects that will transform Philadelphia

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Flying Kite highlights some of the city's most inspiring and revolutionary projects, from the rescue of the Divine Lorraine to the Reading Viaduct's reinvention to luxury living in Logan Circle. There's a lot worth getting worked up over.
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