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DJ Statik

How to Make it in Philly as a DJ

Janday Wilson Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Some call Philadelphia the DJ Capital of the World because of its history and contributions to the culture in a city overflowing with multi-talented DJs in hip hop, jazz and reggae.
First Person Arts - Photo by Erik Vonie

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: InLiquid Benefit, Clothes Swap, Ex-Files StorySlam

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Support the visual arts, trade in some baggy pants while sipping cocktails and slam some ex's on Valentine's Day.
Miracle on 34th St

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Shop, Shop, Shop, the PBR and Miracles are Free

Flying Kite staff Monday, December 12, 2011
Miracle on 34th Street on the big screen in Bryn Mawr and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences in Fishtown and Center City.
Philly 3 for all - A Play, A Pie, and a Pint

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: River Wards Restaurants, Play-Pie-Pint, Urban Farm Happy Hour

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, October 04, 2011
In full fall harvest mode, our minds are focused on food and you can get the good stuff in Fishtown and Society Hill, or from Mill Creek's urban farm.
Darla Jackson

How to Make It In Philly As a Sculptor

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Turns out Philadelphia is a pretty good place to be if you're a sculptor. Here's why, including a look at the careers of those who have molded success out of the city's many inspirations.
Cabin Dogs

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Free Opera, Cabin Dogs, RiverCity Fest

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, September 27, 2011
No washout for this weekend. Cool and clear are on the horizon thanks to Carmen on Independence Mall, cosmic Americana at Puck and Fishtown's finest.
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How to Make It in Philly As a Musician

Mark I. McNutt Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Drink lots of water, play until your fingers bleed, and pray like hell. It really is that simple to make it in Philly as a musician, but only if you're willing to endure the whole ride.
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Does Philly Have An Image Problem?

Sue Spolan Tuesday, March 15, 2011
We asked more than a dozen of the city's opinion leaders, game changers and gracious hosts that very question, and the consensus says that while we're often too hard on ourselves, we're good enough, we're smart enough, and people like us.
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Code for America Brings Philly Closer to Open Data, Civic Transparency

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, March 08, 2011
The city's Department of Technology and Code for America are working to make currently private data sets public, giving real time access to citizens and the opportunity for developers to create applications to use the data in new, productive ways.
Cherry Blossoms

Get Your Shots: Festival Fever Begins This Weekend

Joe Petrucci Friday, March 04, 2011
Old, new, improved and re-tooled, festivals focused on nature, science, kids, culture and films are on tap in the coming weeks, so pick your spots, starting this weekend, to experience and support Greater Philadelphia's best.
Gossip_Abs

Riding High With R5: The Last Indie Kid Standing

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, December 07, 2010
College dropout turned DIY entrepreneur Sean Agnew of R5 Productions keeps independent music alive in Philadelphia. With a venue in the works, he'll only get louder.
Fishtown First Friday

FLYING PHOTO: Nobody Does First Friday Like Frankford Ave.

Jeff Fusco Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Even as temperatures dipped to more seasonally appropriate numbers, Frankford Avenue in Fishtown was a hotspot for First Friday, offering up tango lessons, country-western 45s, and free kittens.
Love Your Park

Citywide Fall Cleaning at 44 Parks

Joe Petrucci Friday, November 12, 2010
Led by an inspiring effort at Mt. Airy, hundreds of volunteers will be at Philly's parks on Saturday for an ambitious cleanup.                                                    Find out where and how you and your friends can help.
MM Partners

Raising Girard: A True Community Effort Transforms Commercial Corridor

John Steele Tuesday, November 09, 2010
With transportation, commercial and residential developments surrounding Fishtown and Brewerytown, Girard Coalition begins a redesign of its strategic plan, hoping to connect the neighborhoods.
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Higher Education is Apparently Recession-Proof Here

Keystone Edge staff Thursday, October 21, 2010
Earlier this week, Select Greater Philadelphia released its 2010 Higher Education Impact report, an updated version of its 2007 study, and the findings were largely encouraging
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