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Kara Cox

National Spotlight: Three ways to keep housing affordable for artists

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, May 19, 2015
First, help policy makers understand the role of the artist in urban vitality.
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. 
Sample bikes before the system became Indego

Joy Ride: Philadelphia's bike share is coming this spring

Samantha Wittchen Thursday, March 12, 2015
When Indego launches, it aims to be one of the most inclusive, progressive and well thought-out bike share programs in the world. 
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. 
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.
The Culinary Literacy Center at the Free Library

Building the library of the future here in Philadelphia

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, November 18, 2014
From innovative cooking classes to job training to community gathering spaces, the Free Library and its many branches are evolving to meet 21st Century needs. Now, thanks to a huge influx of funds, that process is more ambitious than ever.
TAP620

Thirteen ideas for your city from the inaugural Urban Innovation Exchange

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, October 07, 2014
From September 24 through 26, a group of innovators working on small scale, place-based projects around the country convened in Detroit to talk about what works in their cities.
Rose Petals Cafe, after

Kiva Zip brings microfinance to Philadelphia

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 07, 2014
Small businesses and startups in the City of Brotherly Love now have a powerful new tool: Kiva Zip provides crowdfunded, zero-interest loans to entrepreneurs that engage with their communities. Become a lender on October 15 and double your impact.
DreamIt Ventures founders, from left, Mike Levinson, David Bookspan and Steve Welch

Dreaming big at Philly's top tech accelerator

Elise Vider Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Last week, the latest class of startups entered DreamIt Ventures' tech accelerator. These fledgling entrepreneurs could be building the next billion-dollar company or learning to fail fast -- the next 90 days will say a lot.
UIX

UIX invites urban innovators from across the country to exchange ideas in Detroit

Matthew Lewis & Claire Nelson Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Cities are reinventing themselves in exciting new ways. Can small-scale projects have big impact? Join the Urban Innovation Exchange this September 24-26 in Detroit to explore creative projects driving neighborhood transformation.
Night Market in Old City drew thousands

Night Market will bring thousands of hungry, thirsty, curious Philadelphians to Lancaster Avenue

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, August 05, 2014
For four years, The Food Trust's Night Markets have invigorated commercial corridors across the city, drawing hordes for strolling, snacking and engagement with the arts, while also providing an economic boost. On August 14, the phenomenon rolls into Mantua.
Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A dragon boat festival, a NoLibs block party and KidFest in Jenkintown

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
The Hinterlands at Play House

National Skyline: Putting art at the heart of neighborhood redevelopment

Lee Chilcote and Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Artists are often the first to move into urban neighborhoods, and the first to move out when rents rise. Yet in the post-recession landscape, many communities -- including Philly -- are working with artists to engage residents and transform blight.
Work from 'Distant Echoes: Black Farmers in America'

The Knight Foundation funds groundbreaking local artists and institutions

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Flying Kite takes a look at three of this year's Knight Foundation grantees: Sean Stoops looks to liven up local subway tunnels; Mighty Writers cultivates critical thinking; and The African American Museum in Philadelphia takes a hard look at an agricultural legacy.
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