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Work by Bonnie MacAllister, Tieshka Smith, Nancy-Ellen Churchville, Eric Kennedy, Patrick Egan, Elisabeth Nickles and Jill Saull

On the Ground: Celebrating our Germantown storefront with an art show and reception

Lee Stabert Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Join us this Friday for a party showcasing our new pop-up gallery in Germantown, featuring 20 local artists, refreshments, music and more.
Flying Kite's Germantown storefront

ON THE GROUND: Hello, Germantown!

Lee Stabert Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Flying Kite gets the keys to our storefront in Northwest Philly. Help us get to know the neighborhood.
Gilbert's Upholstrey

ON THE GROUND: Living history in Frankford

Zenovia Campbell Tuesday, January 08, 2013
The story of Philadelphia can be told through its entrepreneurs. Meet Frankford's local legends, from an Andrea Doria survivor to one of the area's first African-American homeowners.
Frankford Development

ON THE GROUND: First the avenue, then the neighborhood

Greg Meckstroth Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Thanks to an emboldened CDC spearheading unique campaigns, Frankford Avenue might just be back on track.
Ryan Tennis at the Frankford fall festival

FROM THE EDITOR: On the Ground is on the move

Lee Stabert Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Taking a look back at a great three months in Frankford. Plus, announcing our new space.
December 16

ON THE GROUND: Score last-minute gifts from over 25 local vendors

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 11, 2012
On December 16, we're teaming up with Philly Swap for this awesome holiday event. Join us at St. Mark's Church in Frankford!
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ON THE GROUND: Channeling artistic impulses in Frankford

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, December 04, 2012
The young men behind Store on Frankford Avenue look to engage and educate local youth through street art.
South Philly map from EyesHabit

FROM THE EDITOR: The Gift of Giving

Lee Stabert Tuesday, December 04, 2012
A Flying Kite-tastic gift guide with an emphasis on things local, edible and engaging.
American Red Cross

ON THE GROUND: Frankford's stained glass masters

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Mezalick Stained Glass pairs an artisanal approach with cutting-edge restoration techniques, giving ailing works new life.
AJ Kohn

Chairman of the Board: Activist and educator AJ Kohn is a special breed of skater

Nikki Volpicelli Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Philadelphia's AJ Kohn uses skateboarding as a tool for educating, organizing and inspiring 
Ray Gant motivating the crew

Ray of Hope: One Man's Journey from Prison Back to the Streets

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Frankford's Ray Gant is beautifying blighted neighborhoods one at a time. He's featured in a new book called "Everyday Heroes."
View inside the warehouse

SOS for Bronze-Looted Sailboat 'The Aramingo' in Frankford

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, November 06, 2012
A local boatbuilder was robbed of $8,500 worth of bronze that is being used on their latest project. Now he has taken to Kickstarter.

Swan Song: What Started In the Air Now Moves On the Ground

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Joe Petrucci makes way for new Managing Editor Lee Stabert this week. Say goodbye and hello at this weekend's Frankford events.
Frankford Fall

Presenting the Inaugural Frankford Fall Music and Arts Fest on Nov. 10

Joe Petrucci Monday, October 29, 2012
Eclectic acts perform on three stages, and we'll have beer, food trucks and arts and crafts for all ages, plus our Transforamtion 19124 exhibit.
Jim Smiley, left, and Bob Smiley of the Frankford Gazette

Frankford Gazette's Father-Son Team Restores Faith in Print

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The indie, upstart newspaper's goal is to get Frankford residents engaged in civic matters, and it just got its first sponsor to triple its circulation.
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