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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A podcast potluck, a multi-course meal at The Clay Studio, Frenchified cocktails

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, January 12, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Design, Food, Nightlife

Center City, Old City / Society Hill

San Mateo Carnavaleros at their annual festival

Efforts to diversify the Mummers Parade hit a speedbump

Martha Cooney Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Despite a checkered past, this local institution is making strides to better reflect the changing face of Philadelphia. A troupe of Mexican immigrants even joined the party this year, and despite some controversy, they'll be back.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Nightlife

South 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

Akeem Dixon brings the community into the development conversation

Nicole Rupersburg Monday, January 11, 2016

West Philly's small business owners have someone powerful in their corner. In his role as 52nd Street Corridor Manager for the Enterprise Center, Dixon helps the neighborhood thrive.

Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, Neighborhood Innovation

West Philadelphia

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Student design at Moore, classic toys at the Center for Architecture and more

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, January 05, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Design

Center City, Old City / Society Hill

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Smart Talk at the Science Center, the 18th Reindeer Romp and art for kids

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, December 15, 2015

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Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, South Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

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

With Steve Tang at the helm, the Science Center expands both its mission and its footprint

Elise Vider Tuesday, December 08, 2015

This University City institution continues to thrive and evolve, adding new buildings and innovative programs to support the next great Philadelphia companies.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Neighborhood Innovation, Startups

University City, Wilmington, DE

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

19 reasons why this just might be the best Philly winter ever

Lee Stabert Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Temperatures are dropping, scarves are being wrangled from the back of closets and hands are being warmed around steaming mugs. That can only mean one thing: Winter is here. We've got some ideas for how you can make this one your best yet.

Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, South Philadelphia, Queen Village / Pennsport

Our editor's 26 favorite dishes in Philadelphia

Lee Stabert Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Looking for something tasty in the City of Brotherly Love? Check out this list of beloved menu items from across Philly. We've got it all: cheesesteaks, fine dining, Mexican eats, ice cold coffee, hot dumplings, and much more.

Food, Tourism

Collingswood, NJ, Center City, South Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Old City / Society Hill, Fishtown, West Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square, Market East, Kensington/Port Richmond, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk, Queen Village / Pennsport

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Breakfast at the Exchange, BYOB for classic holiday films and Dickens in Narberth

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 01, 2015

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Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City

(Food) justice for all in Philadelphia

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Chatting with Yael Lehmann, executive director of The Food Trust, an advocacy organization working to improve food access, foster healthy communities and grow the market for local products. From Night Markets to educational programming, they're cooking up change.

Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability