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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.
The teepee goes up

On the Ground: Philly Teepee pops up in Parkside

Martha Cooney Tuesday, October 27, 2015
This creative placemaking project sparks conversations across the city. The teepee recently spent a sunny afternoon in West Philadelphia, providing a forum for kids to play and the community to converse.
The ShopRite of Parkside

A neighborhood grocery store that does it all

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, October 27, 2015
From fresh produce to banking to heath services, the ShopRite of Parkside offers an astounding array of resources to the neighborhood. Now they're looking to take their community-based model even further with a jazz cafe. Is this the grocery store of the future?
Childhood experiences can have a lasting impact

A recipe for success defeating a hidden public health crisis

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, October 06, 2015
Traumatic childhood experiences can impact mental health, but they can also have serious longterm ramifications for a person's physical health. This troubling echo can plague whole communities -- fortunately, Philly is at the forefront of tackling the problem.
Parkside's ascendent Community Development Corporation

On the Ground: The nascent Centennial Parkside CDC has energy to spare

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Led by a man with roots in the neighborhood, the latest effort to establish a Community Development Corporation in Parkside also aims to create Philly's first Energy Improvement District -- using electricity to power development and rebirth.
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.
Proposed improvements to Fabric Row

Sew and Tell: Fabric Row is Philly's next hot street

Samantha Wittchen Tuesday, June 30, 2015
South Fourth Street is a commercial corridor in transition -- long home to the city's fabric industry, this Queen Village thoroughfare is attracting an increasingly diverse slate of boutiques, eateries and maker-centric businesses. 
Second Saturday in Collingswood

Collingswood: The small town for people who love big cities

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, April 28, 2015
This South Jersey hamlet is booming -- it boasts a vibrant downtown, wonderful restaurants, historic homes and easy access to Philadelphia. Get in on one of the region's hidden gems.
Linguica at Tio Pepe's

Discover the eclectic -- and tasty -- pleasures of a Northeast Philly 'hood

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, April 14, 2015
It's a United Nations of culinary delicacies in Castor Gardens. Whether you're looking for Brazilian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Indian or Jamaican, this often overlooked neighborhood has you covered.
A Neighborhood Time Exchange event on January 9

Neighborhood Time Exchange puts artists to work

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, March 31, 2015
An innovative new program gives artists studio space and financial support in exchange for tackling projects in the West Philadelphia community. And in a true twist, it's the neighborhood that decides the exact nature of those tasks. 
Community Connectors in West Philadelphia

Connecting the dots in Philly's neighborhoods

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Community Connectors program employs a diverse stable of advocates -- from high school students to crossing guards to stay-at-home moms -- to unify and energize neighborhoods across Philadelphia. 
ROCIO CABELLO and RENNY MOLENAAR

Creative Exchange: iMPeRFeCT Gallery

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, February 24, 2015
This Germantown gallery and community space celebrates artists with commitment at the intersection of high and low art.
Philly residents and police working together

Groundbreaking police-community partnerships offer ways to improve neighborhood safety

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, January 06, 2015
In response to some of the most essential issues of our time, dozens of communities across the U.S. -- including some in Philadelphia -- have formed effective, innovative partnerships with the police, improving safety and trust between residents and law enforcement.
Roosevelt Park

Can small ideas add up to big change for cities? 13 projects that prove they can (VIDEO)

Claire Nelson & John Notarianni Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Urban revitalization is not built on stadiums and skyscrapers alone. Vibrant cities begin with passionate people working on the ground, doing the creative heavy lifting to make their communities better. Leading up to Urban Innovation Exchange, September 24-26 in Detroit, we take a look at 13 small projects with big potential.
DesignPhiladelphia

Get pumped for DesignPhiladelphia 2014

Lee Stabert Tuesday, September 16, 2014
The recently released schedule only confirms what we already know: This festival is one of Philadelphia's most exciting institutions.
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