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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: InLiquid's 2016 Benefit, Materials Day and celebrating spring at Shofuso House

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, February 02, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Nightlife, On the Ground, Philanthropy

North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

Rendering of the 13th Street overpass in daylight

On the Ground: For businesses adjacent to the upcoming Rail Park, change is on the way

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Momentum behind the conversion of the Reading Viaduct into a functional green space is building, and local business owners know that means radical transformation for Callowhill. Will this high-profile amenity make or break the neighborhood?

Arts and Culture, Design, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Sustainability, Transportation

End of the day parade at the Please Touch Museum

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Puppets at Please Touch, an interactive chemistry fair and tax help for businesses

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, On the Ground

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, West Philadelphia

THURSDAY: Celebrate 5 years of Flying Kite! (with drinks and snacks)

Michelle Freeman Tuesday, January 12, 2016

That's right, we've been publishing for half a decade. To mark the occasion, join us at the Trestle Inn in Callowhill for discounted drinks, snacks and tunes.

Nightlife, On the Ground

On the Ground: Asian Arts Initiative sews together the city's cultural fabric

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, January 05, 2016

This treasured Chinatown North institution has a mission that continues to expand and evolve. As the organization looks to the future, it's all about community engagement and supporting people of color as they help lead Philly forward.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

Community Kitchen: A local restaurant empire looks beyond its roots in Callowhill

Alex Vuocolo Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Michael and Jeniphur Pasquarello have been instrumental in transforming this post-industrial neighborhood, opening three restaurants -- Cafe Lift, Prohibition Taproom and Bufad -- since 2003. Now they're setting their sites on other changing areas.

Entrepreneurship, Food, On the Ground

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.

Media, On the Ground

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Santa in Camden, holiday jazz in West Philly and ice on E. Passyunk

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 08, 2015

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Arts and Culture, Nightlife, On the Ground, Tourism

South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

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.

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

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?

Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Food, Healthcare, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: College access for all ages, breakfast at The Exchange and painting in Parkside

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, October 13, 2015

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, On the Ground, Philanthropy, Talent Dividend

On the Ground: It's a party in Parkside! Check out these upcoming events

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 06, 2015

Check out these awesome upcoming events at A Poet Art Gallery, Flying Kite's home On the Ground in Parkside. Whether you're looking to check out local art or get info on going back to college, we've got you covered.

Arts and Culture, Design, Higher Education, Nightlife, On the Ground, Talent Dividend

West Philadelphia

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.

Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

New West Philly cafe aims to bring everyone to the table

Samantha Wittchen Tuesday, September 08, 2015

At EAT Cafe, local families will be able to pay-what-they-can and enjoy a delicious sit-down meal. This community restaurant, backed by Drexel and the Vetri Foundation, could serve as a model for how food can transform a community.

Diversity, Food, Higher Education, On the Ground, Philanthropy

University City, West Philadelphia