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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.
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Lots of Reasons to Cheer About University City

Elise Vider Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Projects totaling $2 billion and a healthy dose of collaboration have helped the pride of West Philly come a long way. All that's left is leveraging and messaging, says one of its leaders.
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Q&A: Rachel Cohen, Hand2Paw

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Penn senior from Abington founded a nonprofit that connects homeless youth with homeless animals, addressing two major city problems in one fell, loving swoop.
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State of Startups: A New Philly Underdog Story?

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The future starts now for Philadelphia's startup community, which attempts to redefine itself and grow by nurturing its successes and new faces.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Mantua Day, Battles on Canvas, Emerald St. Farm

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 23, 2011

West Philadelphia old school rap and a NoLibs art throwdown on Saturday, and a Kensington hoedown on Sunday.  

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: YOUCIE Pool Party, Free at Noon, Story and Song

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Hot? Take a dip at Doma in University City. For free tunes, see the Peace Creeps at World Cafe Live. For stories and song, taste Pretzel Park in Manayunk.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Build and Eat, Girls Rock Philly, Salsa Soiree

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Help The Village impact North Philly on Thursday and rock with future stars or head to a pesto and salsa showdown on Saturday.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Nighttime Strolling on Germantown, Baltimore Ave. and Race St. Pier

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Walk, eat, and enjoy summer nights this week on Thursday in Mt. Airy and University City and on Friday at Penn's Landing.
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Phila2035: West Park District Residents Take Lead in Planning

Paul Ellis Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Home to large cultural assets and smaller long-neglected neighborhoods, the West Park District is among the first to move forward with planning and development as part of the citywide Philadelphia 2035 initiative.
Tom Hamilton

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: ART / GAGE, Car Show, American Babies

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 25, 2011
Celebrate art at Philly's Magic Gardens. Get polished up for awesome rides on East Passyunk Ave. Soak in some rootsy sounds at The Blockley.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PSL Summer BBQ, WebStart Women, Urban Farm Bike Tour

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 18, 2011
If you're into making things happen, start it up with Philly Startup leaders on Thursday. If you're in it for the ride, hit the urban farm tour on Saturday. If you're into the web, spin anew with WebStart Women on Sunday.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz on the Ave., Philly Stake, QFest

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 11, 2011
If you're blue for jazz, head to Lancaster Ave. If you're up for ABBA, hit the Ritz. If it's local food and change you're after, visit Bartram's Garden.
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Radio Revolution: West Philly's Prometheus Promotes Stations by the People, For the People

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Democratizing radio stations is the goal, and along with the Hacktory, this West Philly-based group of radio revolutionaries empowered others to join them in a class on how to build an FM tuner.
Vasily Petrenko

Party Like It's 1812: Win Tickets for Wednesday's Philadelphia Orchestra Tchaikovsky/Fireworks Show

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 28, 2011
It's a Philly tradition and includes the Mann Center debut of young virtuoso and Curtis Institute student Nadir Khashimov on violin.
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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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