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Artists work on a treescape in Trinidad

National Skyline: Reviving communities through arts-centric development

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Artspace started 30 years ago with a simple plan to create more affordable housing for artists. Now they're helping those same artists -- and the neighborhoods they work in -- build capacity, raise funds and learn from each other on a wider scale than ever before.
Rachel Fogletto

Take Four: A list of Philly funny women you need to know

Martha Cooney Tuesday, February 16, 2016
As we detailed a couple weeks ago, Philadelphia's comedy scene is on the rise -- in no small part due to a passionate, collaborative crop of female comedians. Here are four local stand-ups to look out for.
Chinatown

On the Ground: The Future of Chinatown

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, February 09, 2016
This ethnic enclave has beaten the odds and remained a vibrant, beloved, distinct neighborhood. As the forces of development and gentrification encroach, can Philadelphia's Chinatown strike a balance between growth and preservation?
Kate Banford

Laugh Riot: A new homegrown women-centric comedy festival makes waves

Martha Cooney Tuesday, February 02, 2016
Comedy is thriving in Philadelphia, and the latest sign is the Bechdel Test Fest, a February 6 event in Old City celebrating the city's female and trans funny ladies. Meet some of the remarkable performers moving the local scene forward.
New Year's Eve fireworks over the Delaware River

See you in 2016!

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 15, 2015
We're taking a couple weeks off, but we'll be back in the new year with more amazing Philadelphia stories -- and a five-year anniversary party.
Electrical Spectacle at Franklin Square

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: An Asian American film fest, holiday season at Franklin Square, Senagalese sounds

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
Newspaper

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.
Hawthorne's Fifth Annual IPA Block Party

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A Block Party at Hawthornes, First Person Arts and a doc on diversity in ballet

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, November 03, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
Sittin' In at the Kimmel Center

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A Play Space competition, a high-tech town hall and jamming at the Kimmel Center

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
The skyline from Upper Darby

We've got HUGE news: On the Ground is back!

Lee Stabert Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Beginning in spring 2012, Flying Kite spent a year getting to know four amazing local neighborhoods. Now the innovative pop-up program is back and bigger than ever. Where are we headed next? You'll have to click through to find out.
The Rocky 50K

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Fourth of July festivities and 'Rocky' on the Art Museum steps

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
Marian Parsons' Miss Mustard Seed has become a brand

Meet five Pennsylvania-based bloggers turning an internet connection into wild success

Karren Johnson Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Whether they're posting about interior design, craft beer, life's absurdities, parenting or state-centric travel, these five bloggers have used determination -- and the magic of the web -- to reach readers across the globe.
Looney Tunes

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Boosting South Kensington, reinterpreting Cole Porter and cartoons with the kids

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
Nic Esposito reads from his new book

Nic Esposito wanted to publish a book, so he built a publishing company

Lou Mancinelli Tuesday, December 02, 2014
The Head & the Hand Press gives a voice to local writers, especially those outside the literary establishment. But that's only part of their mission -- they are also building community at their shared space on Fishtown's Frankford Avenue.
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.
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