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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Movie night in the Northeast, blending art and democracy, and Dance Day

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, Northeast, Rittenhouse Square

On the Ground: From West Philly to the Northeast to South Philly, local newspapers endure and evolve

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, November 03, 2015

Hyper-local publications have long been a staple of Philly's neighborhoods, providing residents with essential information on their communities. Even in the current woeful journalism landscape, these news sources are staying strong and heading online.

Diversity, Media, Neighborhood Innovation

South Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill, Northeast, Mt. Airy, West Philadelphia, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

Discover the eclectic -- and tasty -- pleasures of a Northeast Philly 'hood

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, April 14, 2015

It's a United Nations of culinary delicacies in Castor Gardens. Whether you're looking for Brazilian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Indian or Jamaican, this often overlooked neighborhood has you covered.

Classic Towns, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Tourism

Northeast

Drawing Room: A comprehensive guide to Philly's comic book shops

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Philly is still a bastion for quirky independent stores selling classic superhero tales, rare back issues, manga, independent titles and more. As comics continue to provide grist for the blockbuster mill, don't neglect the charms of the source material.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Tourism

South Philadelphia, Northeast, University City, West Philadelphia, Market East, Kensington/Port Richmond

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.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Sustainability

South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northeast, Fairmount / Art Museum, Mt. Airy

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Party for preservation at FringeArts, a book talk at AIA and a public art contest

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Design, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Center City, Northeast, Old City / Society Hill

On the Ground: Connecting the 'Four Corners' with an art show

Lee Stabert Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Flying Kite celebrates a year On the Ground with amazing artwork from throughout the city.

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

Northeast, Germantown, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

Flying Kite to mount 'On the Ground: Four Corners,' an exhibit highlighting local artists

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Flying Kite to highlight artists from its On the Ground neighborhoods; the deadline for submissions is December 9.

Arts and Culture, On the Ground

Northeast, Germantown, West Philadelphia

Inliquid Artist Profile: Rachel Citrino

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, August 27, 2013

An interview with this Fishtown-based painter.

Arts and Culture

Northeast, Fishtown

On the Ground: Saying goodbye to Camden

Lee Stabert Tuesday, August 13, 2013

We're wrapping up a year of On the Ground and saying so long to Camden.

Media, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Regionalism

Northeast, Germantown, West Philadelphia

Exploring Philadelphia's exquisite underbelly at the Hidden City Festival

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Get ready for Philadelphia's coolest event. Starting May 23, the second Hidden City Festival will activate nine historic spaces throughout the city, transforming vacant and underappreciated treasures into interactive art.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, On the Ground, Reuse / Rebuild, Tourism

Washington Square West, Center City, South Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, Northeast, Germantown, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia, Queen Village / Pennsport

Neighborhood Guide: Frankford & the Lower Northeast

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, May 07, 2013

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

On the Ground

Northeast

High-end apartment project offers a glimpse into Kensington's potential

Nicole Woods Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Is Kensington ready for loft living? These guys say yes, and they're transforming an industrial relic into a magnet for young urban pioneers.

Design, Reuse / Rebuild

Northeast, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

ON THE GROUND: Living history in Frankford

Zenovia Campbell Tuesday, January 08, 2013

The story of Philadelphia can be told through its entrepreneurs. Meet Frankford's local legends, from an Andrea Doria survivor to one of the area's first African-American homeowners.

Classic Towns, Entrepreneurship, On the Ground

Northeast