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Summer fun at The Oval

10 reasons why this just might be the best Philly summer ever

Lee Stabert Tuesday, April 21, 2015
As temperatures rise, it's impossible not to anticipate a city summer packed with Night Markets, ball games, seasonal brews, leisurely bike rides and revamped green spaces. In fact, we're pretty sure this year's gonna be a doozy.
Philly Tech Week

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Philly Tech Week, Student loan help and Uhuru's party in Clark Park

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
Nikiko Masumoto

Creative Exchange: 5 ways to support artists in your community

Laura Zabel & Carl Atiya Swanson Tuesday, April 14, 2015
You may have read that the rise of the creative entrepreneur is leading to the death of the artist. That’s not our experience. We’ve had the pleasure of working in communities all across the United States, and there are artists everywhere.
The Great Philadelphia Comic Con

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Easter Eggs, Jazz and the Great Philadelphia Comic Con

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, March 31, 2015
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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. 
Architecture in Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Spring at the Please Touch Museum, Spark's Sugar Rush and history at AIA

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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Marian Parsons' Miss Mustard Seed has become a brand

Meet five Pennsylvania-based bloggers turning an internet connection into wild success

Karren Johnson Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Whether they're posting about interior design, craft beer, life's absurdities, parenting or state-centric travel, these five bloggers have used determination -- and the magic of the web -- to reach readers across the globe.
Annual Sapsucker Festival

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: LadyHacks, a youth art showcase and communing with nature

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
ROCIO CABELLO and RENNY MOLENAAR

Creative Exchange: iMPeRFeCT Gallery

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, February 24, 2015
This Germantown gallery and community space celebrates artists with commitment at the intersection of high and low art.
Salsa Caliente

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: 'Oscar' at the Opera, Salsa Caliente and Mardi Gras in South Philly

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, February 10, 2015
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Building Heroes get their hands dirty

A Hero's Journey: Building better communities -- and making some cash -- through design

Samantha Wittchen Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Whether you're a 16-year-old who's never touched a power tool, a union carpenter, a design student, or a 20-something skateboarder, Public Workshop's Building Heroes program offers an opportunity to design, build and even sell your next big idea.
Comics at South Philly Comics

Drawing Room: A comprehensive guide to Philly's comic book shops

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Philly is still a bastion for quirky independent stores selling classic superhero tales, rare back issues, manga, independent titles and more. As comics continue to provide grist for the blockbuster mill, don't neglect the charms of the source material.
Waterfront Winterfest 2013

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: MLK at Eastern State, local tunes on the waterfront and family fun in Ardmore

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
Affettati misti at Le Virtu

The Philadelphia region's Italian-American legacy endures

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, December 16, 2014
From charming restaurants to annual events to sidewalk socializing, this strong, tight-knit community helped shape the city as we know it. And while iconic Italian neighborhoods in South Philly continue to gentrify and diversify, a rich tradition remains.
Media Theater For The Performing Arts

Trolley Tourism: Cruising to Delaware County for classic bars, ethnic eats and walkable main streets

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Starting with Upper Darby and ending in Media, our writer hitches a ride on SEPTA's 101 Trolley, taking in all the sites and flavors southwest DelCo has to offer.
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