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Hawthorne's Fifth Annual IPA Block Party

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A new chapter at Mt. Airy Art Garage, a block party in Fishtown & AIGA urges GOTV

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, June 28, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Design, Food, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, Mt. Airy, Old City / Society Hill, Fishtown

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Mt. Airy Art Garage needs your help, poetry in Parkside and Fringe Fest 2015

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, August 18, 2015

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Arts and Culture, Nightlife

Mt. Airy, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

Linvilla Orchards' Build Your Own Terrarium workshop

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Holiday art markets galore and Make-Your-Own Terrariums at Linvilla Orchards

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 09, 2014

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Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife

Media, Mt. Airy

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

Riding the (regional) Rails: Chestnut Hill West Line showcases cocktail of history and charm

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Take a day trip out to Northwest Philadelphia and revel in the verdant charms of Germantown, Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. All you need is a SEPTA ticket.

Food, Tourism, Transportation

Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mt. Airy

Bastille Day at Eastern State Penitentiary

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Hiking the Wissahickon, World Cup soccer and Bastille Day at Eastern State

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, July 08, 2014

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Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Tourism

Fairmount / Art Museum, Chestnut Hill, Fairmount / Art Museum, Mt. Airy, University City, West Philadelphia

Germantown High School was built in 1914

What's next for Germantown High School?

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, April 22, 2014

This century-old neighborhood institution closed its doors last year. As with other schools shuttered by the district, its future is in limbo. Could it become a vocational school? A community space? A mixed-use hub? Time will tell.

Higher Education, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

North Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mt. Airy

All In: A growing number of city institutions aim to increase access and inclusivity

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Local museums, theaters and art spaces are working hard to open their doors a little wider, whether it's to people on the autism spectrum or those with disabilities.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Tourism

Center City, Mt. Airy, University City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Rediscovering Camden, a Valentine's Day dance and QLICIOUS

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, February 11, 2014

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Mt. Airy, Rittenhouse Square

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Bodacious beards, a pet-friendly stroll and spring gardening tips

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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.

Food, Nightlife, On the Ground, Sustainability

South Philadelphia, Mt. Airy, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

Earth Bread + Brewery is one of the city's greenest restaurants

Zenovia Campbell Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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

Food, On the Ground, Sustainability

Mt. Airy

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A variety show, girl power and tuneful ice cream

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, March 05, 2013

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.

Arts and Culture, Food, On the Ground

Mt. Airy, Fishtown, Northern Liberties