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Connecting local kids to food

On the Ground: The Farm at Bartram's Garden cultivates community

Every year, this four-acre plot produces 12,000 pounds of food, welcomes 10,000 school kids, employs 22 high school interns, hosts 45 families in a community garden, distributes 80,000 seedlings, supplies 50 farmstands and welcomes 1500 volunteers. And there's more.


Philly Skyline

Dear Philadelphians: When it comes to the DNC, stay for the party

Apocalyptic warnings about traffic and security led to a mass exodus before Philly's last big public event. But when the Democratic National Convention descends July 25-28, residents and visitors alike will enjoy a slate of enticing activities.



SkyGarten

Drink Up with Flying Kite's Local Beer Garden Guide

Outdoor drinking venues are popping up all over the city. We've got a full report from three of Philly's most spectacular beer gardens: one in the clouds, one that recalls our industrial past and one always stays on the move.

A historic home along the River Line

Riding the (regional) Rails: Water views and historic towns on the River Line

We're hopping aboard yet again, exploring intriguing South Jersey hamlets Bordentown, Burlington City and Riverside. Whether you're looking for hot pizzas, cold beers, charming homes or changing main streets, this waterfront adventure has you covered.



A Cambodian market in South Philly

Mifflin Square's food vendors have been shut down. Now what?

Long a favorite of foodies and neighborhood families alike, the Southeast Asian snacks on offer in this South Philly park are no more. But the crackdown doesn't necessarily mean the end, as local organizations rally to regulate and revive the vending.


Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center

Statewide Spotlight: Rebirth in Midtown Harrisburg

This evolving neighborhood has been drawing in young professionals, artists and historic preservation fanatics since at least the 1970s. In recent years, the number of entertainment and culinary options -- from breweries to art galleries to coffee shops -- has boomed, while the boundaries of the neighborhood have pushed ever outwards.



Frecon Farms

Frecon Farms leads PA's cider revolution

This Boyertown orchard is producing fine hard ciders and becoming a major player in Pennsylvania's booming cider industry. Now to keep growing, they just need an assist from lawmakers in Harrisburg. Head out to the farm on May 7 for celebrating and sipping.
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