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Cherry Blossoms

Get Your Shots: Festival Fever Begins This Weekend

Joe Petrucci Friday, March 04, 2011
Old, new, improved and re-tooled, festivals focused on nature, science, kids, culture and films are on tap in the coming weeks, so pick your spots, starting this weekend, to experience and support Greater Philadelphia's best.
Why I love Philly

MOVING PICTURE: Inside The 'Why I Love Philly' Party

Walking Whale Tuesday, March 01, 2011
It started as any other hashtag does but it wound up being more than a trending topic thanks to Young Involved Philadelphia, whose Why I Love Philly party captured the spirit of those who've made it here.
Secrets of the Silk Road

Artifacts In Tact Again at Penn Museum

Flying Kite staff Friday, February 11, 2011
A Penn grad and diplomat and host of Chinese officials helped restore all the artifacts to the much-anticipated exhibit, which has been controversially altered last week. A 4,000 year-old mummy is among the artifacts to be back on display.
Philly360 Creative Ambassadors

DJ Jazzy Jeff Heads Philly 360's Latest Class of Creative Ambassadors

Joe Petrucci Friday, February 04, 2011
The group also includes multi-talented drummer Spanky McCurdy, currently on tour with Lady Gaga, and influential entrepreneur and business leader Sulaiman Rahman.
Sugartown 2

EDITOR'S PICK: Time to Party Down for a Decade of Sugar Town

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Sara Sherr's monthly celebration of lady rockers and spinners has a huge celebration planned for its 10th anniversary show at Tritone on Saturday starting at 6 p.m.
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How Philly Is Leading the Glasses-Free 3D Revolution

Sue Spolan Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Once you go glasses-free, you'll always want three--dimensions, that is, according to our writer, who explains why this Center City company's cutting-edge technology, experience, and air of mystery make it the next big thing in the 3D space.
Philly ASAP Chess

EDITOR'S PICK: Get Your Chess On with Philly ASAP

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The after-school advocates are responsible for making chess matter to city kids and their families and welcome all-comers on Saturday to learn, compete and watch a local politician battle Philly's top students.
Campus Philly

The Philly Factor: More Young Talent Staying in Region

Joe Petrucci Friday, December 17, 2010
Campus Philly's recent survey reveals nearly half of non-native Philadelphia-area college students are staying in the region after graduation, a huge increase from a similar 2004 study.
Arts Street Video

MOVING PICTURE: Down on Arts Street, Textiles Transform and Transcend

Walking Whale Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Kathryn Pannepacker and Handmade with the Homeless provide creativity as a tool for self-expression and community for those in transition, as well as some amazing crafts like scarves and ornaments.  
Bali to Bala

Main Line Artist Takes Us from Bali to Bala For Three Extra Days

Joe Petrucci Friday, December 03, 2010
Laura Cohn has made a career from her passion for Indonesian culture and her craft. As a batik artist, her work is highly technique-driven and it's available at her annual holiday sale.
Comcast Digital Connectors

GOOD NEWS: Narrowing the Digital Divide

Joe Petrucci Monday, November 29, 2010
The Comcast Digital Connectors program celebrated its impact over the last year, including students from Project H.O.M.E. and the People's Emergency Center who are learning how to develop careers in technology and their communities.
Black Ice

EDITOR'S PICK: Be Thankful for DIversity, Experience the Fourth Wall

Sue Spolan Monday, November 22, 2010
While it might be hard to keep up with all the work of contemporary artists of different cultures and genres, this Saturday's Fourth Wall Arts Salon makes it easy to enjoy the best of everything Philly has to offer.
tedx

TEDx Marks its Spot in Philly

Joe Petrucci Thursday, November 18, 2010
The inaugural TEDx Philly event, a celebration of innovative ideas happening right here and right now, took over the Kimmel Center in Center City on Thursday. Here's why we thought it was awesome and can't wait for the next one.
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Roz Duffy's November Rain: It's Pouring Innovation

John Steele Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Organizing two landmark events that engage and nurture innovation in the tech and creative communities, she might be the busiest woman in Philly this month. Barcamp Philly and TEDx Philly happen just six days apart next week, and they definitely won't be lame.
Sounds of Cairo

EDITOR'S PICK: Jazz Masters to Play Like an Egyptian

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Renowned jazz composer and Temple U. doctoral candidate Andy Laster is giving life to century-old songs performed with zithers, fiddles and frame drums with the Sounds of Cairo at The Rotunda in West Philly on Thursday.
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