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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.

Arts and Culture, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Transportation

South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

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.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Transportation

Center City, South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northwest, Germantown, Fairmount / Art Museum, Mt. Airy, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport

FOOD TRUCK FILES: Far From Home Cafe

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, July 12, 2011

With a fully equipped truck that was made in Philly and got off the ground in St. Thomas, Larry Comroe and Wade Smith have found a new home for their simple, veggie-heavy offerings.

Entrepreneurship, Food

Center City

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.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Tourism

Washington Square West, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

FOOD TRUCK FILES: La Copine Brunch Cart

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, June 14, 2011

This interim courtyard-filler in Northern Liberties is plenty good enough for the long haul with local sausage, cage-free eggs and griddled banana bread and PB&J among the offerings for a perfect on-the-go brunch.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Sustainability

Northern Liberties

MOVING PICTURE: Philadelphia2035 Master Plan Approved

Richard Trevisani Tuesday, June 14, 2011

For the first time since 1960, Philadelphia has a master plan, and it aims to thrive, connect and renew.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

Center City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Urban Sustainability Forum, West Oak Lane Jazz, and Sustainable Saturday

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 13, 2011

Talk sustainability on Thursday, eat sustainability on Saturday, and drink in the jazz all weekend long on Ogontz Ave.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability

Center City, North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Schuylkill Tour and Movie, Black Music Fest, Beer Week Music Fest

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 06, 2011

Get outside and take in the Schuylkill on Thursday. Hit up some avant-garde jazz Saturday. Close Beer Week with a bang on Sunday.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

Center City, South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia

An Increasingly More Common Market: North Philly Group Sets Bar High for Local Food Distribution

Sue Spolan Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Know where your cafeteria's lunch comes from? Common Market is changing institutional food from the inside out, sourcing food from local farmers and supplying it to schools, hospitals and corporations throughout the region.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Supplier, Sustainability

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Glassboro, NJ, North Philadelphia, Queen Village / Pennsport, South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Kinectic in Kensington, Eats & Beats, Raise the Vibration

Flying Kite staff Monday, May 16, 2011

If you're a DYIer, go Kenzo. If you're into fresh food access, head over to West Philly. And if you're into everything, or at least open to it, find your spot on the lawn at Independence Mall.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability

Kensington/Port Richmond, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

International Flavor on the Delaware from May to September

Joe Petrucci Friday, May 06, 2011

Where do you want to go this summer? India, Ireland, maybe the Caribbean? The The Great Stage at Penn's Landing along the Delaware River has enough ethnic flavor for everyone this summer.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, International Talent, Nightlife, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill, Queen Village / Pennsport

Debunking the List: We're Not Nearly as Toxic as Forbes Thinks We Are

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Forbes points out the obvious - our industrial heritage - in ranking Philly atop its toxic cities list, but our own report finds that while we have some work to do, we live in an environment that's increasingly sustainable.

Food, High Technology, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

More is Fresh: New Locations Abound in Our Farmers Market Spring Preview

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Expanded locations, vendors and services are among the features driving the growth of farmers markets across Greater Philadelphia, set to re-open en masse in the coming weeks and bring area foodies out of hibernation.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism, Sustainability

Ardmore, Kensington/Port Richmond, Market East, Rittenhouse Square, South Philadelphia

Does Philly Have An Image Problem?

Sue Spolan Tuesday, March 15, 2011

We asked more than a dozen of the city's opinion leaders, game changers and gracious hosts that very question, and the consensus says that while we're often too hard on ourselves, we're good enough, we're smart enough, and people like us.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism

Center City, Collingswood, NJ, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fishtown, Manayunk, Market East, Media, South Philadelphia, University City, Wayne, West Philadelphia

Get Your Shots: Festival Fever Begins This Weekend

Joe Petrucci Friday, March 04, 2011

Old, new, improved and re-tooled, festivals focused on nature, science, kids, culture and films are on tap in the coming weeks, so pick your spots, starting this weekend, to experience and support Greater Philadelphia's best.