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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Dollars (and drinks) for the Rail Park, Pride Parade and the West Park Arts Fest

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, June 07, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Center City, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Camden Night Gardens, comedy in Bella Vista and art in Callowhill

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, May 24, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Nightlife, On the Ground, Tourism

Center City, Bella Vista / Italian Market

Happy Memorial Day from Flying Kite!

Flying Kite Staff Friday, May 20, 2016

We're taking a little break to put our toes in the sand. See you on June 7!

Weaving together innovation at Drexel University

Elise Vider Friday, May 20, 2016

The earliest civilizations knew how to weave fiber into textiles. But those products bear little resemblance to the high-tech "functional fabrics" being engineered in Philadelphia -- these miraculous materials can see, hear, sense and communicate.

Design, Emerging Technology, High Technology, Higher Education

University City, West Philadelphia

Statewide Spotlight: Rebirth in Midtown Harrisburg

Jake Blumgart Friday, May 20, 2016

This evolving neighborhood has been drawing in young professionals, artists and historic preservation fanatics since at least the 1970s. In recent years, the number of entertainment and culinary options -- from breweries to art galleries to coffee shops -- has boomed, while the boundaries of the neighborhood have pushed ever outwards.

Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife, Tourism

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Italian Market Festival, the New Leaders Council Fellows Fundraiser and TANGO!

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Bella Vista / Italian Market

New friends at CNKP Super Adoption Day 2016

Animal Kingdom: Can Philadelphia become a "no-kill" city?

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Philly is poised to become a leader both in the humane treatment of shelter animals and the prevention of stray and abandoned pets. Flying Kite takes a look at several organizations working hard to make the city friendlier for its furriest citizens.

Philanthropy

Say goodbye to the University City you know

Elise Vider Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Whether it's Drexel's Schuylkill Yards strategy, the Science Center's uCity Square expansion or visions for capping and developing the rail yards north of 30th Street Station, the neighborhood we see today is not long for this world.

Design, Higher Education, Inventing the Future

University City, West Philadelphia

Hawthorne's Fifth Annual IPA Block Party

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: IPA Fest, open historic sites in Germantown and Eats for Equity in West Philly

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, May 10, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, On the Ground, Tourism

South Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Germantown, West Philadelphia

Frecon Farms leads PA's cider revolution

Susan L. Pena Tuesday, May 03, 2016

This Boyertown orchard is producing fine hard ciders and becoming a major player in Pennsylvania's booming cider industry. Now to keep growing, they just need an assist from lawmakers in Harrisburg. Head out to the farm on May 7 for celebrating and sipping.

Food, Sustainability, Tourism

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Star Wars at Fleisher, dance at City Hall, Art Star Craft Bazaar at Penn's Landing

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, May 03, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship

Center City, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Old City / Society Hill

SLIDESHOW: A mural dedication in Parkside

Richard Barnes Tuesday, May 03, 2016

Last week, the Parkside community came together to officially dedicate "North Star," a colorful mural adjacent to a neighborhood playground. Photographer Richard Barnes was on hand to document the event. #OntheGround

Arts and Culture, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

A fresh take on a neighborhood stalwart in Queen Village

Martha Cooney Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Situated on the corner of 4th and Bainbridge Streets at the gateway to Fabric Row, Southwark, a beloved bar and restaurant, is under new management. Chris D'Ambro and Marina De Oliveira have kept the soul of the place intact while freshening up the space and menu.

Food, Nightlife, Tourism

South Philadelphia, Queen Village / Pennsport

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Party for Pearl Street, Jazz in Center City and The-Woke-Techie in Camden

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, April 26, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Nightlife, On the Ground, Philanthropy

Center City

Drink Up: Long a dry town, Collingswood welcomes downtown microbrewery

Elise Vider Tuesday, April 19, 2016

The Jersey hamlet adds another jewel to its bustling main street with Devil's Creek Brewery, the borough's first foray into serving suds since 1873. Initially met with skepticism by local restauranteurs, the taproom is now being embraced by the evolving town.

Food, Nightlife, Tourism

Collingswood, NJ