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FOOD TRUCK FILES: Latin Farmer

Felicia D'Ambrosio Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Wilfredo Manzano is taking high-end, healthy and local Spanish food to the streets. Choripan and banana ketchup, anyone?

Diversity, Food, International Talent

Center City, North Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Feria del Barrio, Jenkintown Festival of the Arts, Before and After Utopia

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Plenty to do besides Birds-watching this Sunday in Jenkintown, Center City and North Philly.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation

Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast, Mt. Airy, Kensington/Port Richmond

Your Guide for the 15th Annual Philly Fringe and Live Arts Festival

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Everything you need to know about this year's event, which runs Sept. 2-17, including hotspots, extras and must-see performances.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill, Market East, Kensington/Port Richmond, Queen Village / Pennsport

Point and Shoot: Win Free Tix for Popped Festival in South Philly

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The annual music fest makes its debut at FDR Park and you can win a pair of two-day passes by sharing a pop-worthy photo of "The Lakes."

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Nightlife, Tourism

South Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Mantua Day, Battles on Canvas, Emerald St. Farm

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 23, 2011

West Philadelphia old school rap and a NoLibs art throwdown on Saturday, and a Kensington hoedown on Sunday.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability

West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond, Northern Liberties

Q&A: Tayyib Smith, Little Giant

Janday Wilson Tuesday, August 23, 2011

One of Philly's most influential tastemakers says the city is "in flux," and although he could go elsewhere, wants to help make our region a first-tier market.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Media, Moving Here, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, North Philadelphia, Northern Liberties

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Build and Eat, Girls Rock Philly, Salsa Soiree

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Help The Village impact North Philly on Thursday and rock with future stars or head to a pesto and salsa showdown on Saturday.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

Media, North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia

Nothing Retiring About Philly's 60-Plus Population

Frank Sinatra Tuesday, August 02, 2011

No other large city in the country has as high a percentage of older residents, and the benefits of keeping them engaged are being reaped by all ages, all over the region.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Moorestown, NJ, Manayunk

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Nighttime Strolling on Germantown, Baltimore Ave. and Race St. Pier

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Walk, eat, and enjoy summer nights this week on Thursday in Mt. Airy and University City and on Friday at Penn's Landing.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability, Tourism

Center City, Northwest, Mt. Airy, University City, West Philadelphia

FK INSIDER: Meredith Edlow, Shooting Philly's Stars

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, July 19, 2011

She helps the city look good through photography, loves Philly's passion, and thinks everyone should try a Chocolate Volcano from Rim Cafe.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Media, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, South Philadelphia

FLYING PHOTO: Welcome America

Scott Warren Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Strongmen and snakes, Boyz 2 Men and pumped up kids, fireworks and firestarters all held down the Party on the Parkway on July 4.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Fairmount / Art Museum

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz on the Ave., Philly Stake, QFest

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 11, 2011

If you're blue for jazz, head to Lancaster Ave. If you're up for ABBA, hit the Ritz. If it's local food and change you're after, visit Bartram's Garden.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Tourism

Washington Square West, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: The Gathering, Welcome America, Cinema Speakeasy

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 27, 2011

Our extended holiday version sets you up through July 5 and includes the sights and sounds of hip-hop, patriotism, and South Philly's growing Mexican community.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, International Talent, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Market East, Old City / Society Hill, South Philadelphia, University City

Q&A: Jamila Payne, Greenspace

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, June 21, 2011

She's been an entrepreneur, fashion designer, community organizer, political candidate, and author. Up next: a green co-working space in West Philly.

Design, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation, Sustainability

Mt. Airy, University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Penn Museum Summer Nights, Manayunk Arts, Puerto Rican Eats

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 20, 2011

World sounds at Penn Museum on Wednesday, Puerto Rican and neighborhood pride in Norris Square on Saturday, and art on parade in Manayunk all weekend.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Higher Education, International Talent, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Tourism

Kensington/Port Richmond, Manayunk, North Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia