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Trey Flemming atop Milk and Honey Market

Urban Apiaries Raises Profile of Local Honey, Bees

Dana Henry Monday, October 29, 2012
Real honey that reps the neighborhood from which it was produced is the tasty byproduct of local beekeeping's rise and a smart collaboration.
DaBottom4

DaBottom4: Meet the Kids Who Run West Philly

Nikki Volpicelli Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Mantua is changing thanks to the vision and determination of its youth: "You can’t let someone outside of your community come in and decide for you."
Drink and Draw at Locust Moon

Locust Moon Comics' Expansion Draws Cartoonists Together

Elliott Sharp Tuesday, September 18, 2012
An event and gallery space is a product of combining two adjacent storefronts near the corner of 40th and Ludlow Streets.
Aaron Krolikowski, right, and his Wissahickon bunny

Q&A: Aaron Krolikowski, West Philadelphia Cartoonist

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The artist behind Mayor of Wissahickon Creek says self-syndicating online is the only way cartoonists can get ahead in a changing artform.
Robert Mason, Khalil Boyd, and Bailey Ricks inspect the growth of their wall garden with Claire Cohen.

Schools of Success: Filling Needs at Belmont Charter

Claire Robertson-Kraft Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Principal Claire Cohen meets students "where they are," developing collaborations that address many dire needs in West Philly.
A close up of the collage by the second floor residents

ON THE GROUND: The Quiet Hammering That's Moving Mill Creek Forward

Zenovia Campbell Monday, August 20, 2012
Connecting to resources, building a community center and instilling pride where it has lacked are among the many tactics employed in this hard-luck West Philadelphia enclave.
Second Friday

FLYING PHOTO: Sounds of Second Friday on Lancaster Ave.

Bailey Elizabeth Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Musicians toting keyboards, clarinets, guitars, erhus and accordions took over storefronts and sidewalks on Aug. 10.
Baltimore Ave Dollar stroll

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Night Market, Dollar Stroll, Founders day

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Get $1 deals in West Philly, food truck fun in Mt. Airy and the city's hottest dance in North Philly.
Preston's Paradise at 839 Preston Ave.

Preston's Paradise Seeds Urban Gardening in West Philly

Zenovia Campbell Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Ryan Kuck didn't intend to spread his love of community gardens, but organic growth has created more fresh food options in Belmont.
Photo by Emily Olson

ON THE GROUND: Budd St., Where College Housing Meets Public Housing

Emily Olson Tuesday, August 07, 2012
A Drexel grad reflects on her experience and photography on this dynamic, classic Philadelphia block in West Powelton. 
The Lancaster Ave Jazz Festival

ON THE GROUND: Lancaster Ave. Jazz and Arts Festival In Pictures

Bailey Elizabeth Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Vertical Current and Doc Gibbs were among the talented performers entertaining all of Saunders Park at the annual event in West Philly.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Free Fireworks, Discordinalia, Cars on Passyunk

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Penn's Landing orchestra, Tiberino Museum Goddesses, East Passyunk motorheads = Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Lancaster Ave Second Friday

ON THE GROUND: Second Friday on Lancaster Ave Is Reborn

Bailey Elizabeth Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The revival was in full swing on Friday the 13th, with nearly 30 businesses participating and a variety of activities from 35th to 43rd.
The first floor of the Traction Company building, located on 4100 Haverford Avenue.

Traction Company: How 8 PAFA Grads Built the Most Dynamic Art Studio in the City

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, July 10, 2012
They're maximizing vertical space inside an old West Philly trolley manufacturing facility.
Lancaster

ON THE GROUND: A Photographer's Dream from Lancaster Ave. to Lincoln Highway

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Drexel grad Mike Arrison's inspired work is on display for Second Friday at our On the Ground space at 4017 Lancaster.
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