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Looney Tunes

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

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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Comics at South Philly Comics

Drawing Room: A comprehensive guide to Philly's comic book shops

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Philly is still a bastion for quirky independent stores selling classic superhero tales, rare back issues, manga, independent titles and more. As comics continue to provide grist for the blockbuster mill, don't neglect the charms of the source material.
The Heritage Discovery Center

Statewide Spotlight: Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Daley Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Head to this iconic southwest PA town and discover its complex history of tragedy and resilience. From its famous flood to its shifting economic landscape -- not to mention the world's steepest incline plane -- you certainly won't be bored.
Training at Community College of Philadelphia

Innovative workforce programs will be 'Win-Win' for the region

Lee Stabert Tuesday, January 13, 2015
From landscaping to neighborhood entrepreneurship to cutting-edge training, the Job Opportunity Investment Network (JOIN) announces four big grants to projects that should help Philadelphians create and fill good jobs.
Waterfront Winterfest 2013

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: MLK at Eastern State, local tunes on the waterfront and family fun in Ardmore

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, January 13, 2015
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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.
Jennifer Black behind the bar at Blackbird

Statewide Spotlight: Craft distilleries in north-central PA cook up success

Tataboline Enos Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Thanks to a change in state law, small-scale distilleries have been popping up across the Commonwealth. That includes North-Central PA, where three new businesses are bringing the booze to the people. 
Tango in Philly

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Roots Music Revival, Upcycled City for kids and tango in Fishtown

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, January 06, 2015
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Affettati misti at Le Virtu

The Philadelphia region's Italian-American legacy endures

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, December 16, 2014
From charming restaurants to annual events to sidewalk socializing, this strong, tight-knit community helped shape the city as we know it. And while iconic Italian neighborhoods in South Philly continue to gentrify and diversify, a rich tradition remains.
Philadelphia Christmas Village

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A holiday light show in Yardley, water in winter and a kids' parade in Camden

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 16, 2014
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Love Statue

Eight small things that will have a big impact on Philadelphia in 2015

Lee Stabert Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Check out our list of projects, initiatives and infrastructure upgrades that will boost the City of Brotherly Love in the new year.
Media Theater For The Performing Arts

Trolley Tourism: Cruising to Delaware County for classic bars, ethnic eats and walkable main streets

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Starting with Upper Darby and ending in Media, our writer hitches a ride on SEPTA's 101 Trolley, taking in all the sites and flavors southwest DelCo has to offer.
Linvilla Orchards' Build Your Own Terrarium workshop

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Holiday art markets galore and Make-Your-Own Terrariums at Linvilla Orchards

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 09, 2014
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Local artist Drew Leshko

InLiquid Artist Profile: Drew Leshko's tiny houses pay tribute to architectural history

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 09, 2014
This Fishtown-based artist builds intricate scale models of buildings at risk for demolition or development.
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.
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