We're taking a little break to put our toes in the sand. Need your Flying Kite fix? Check out these awesome recent features:

Animal Kingdom: Can Philadelphia become a "no-kill" city?
Philly is poised to become a leader both in the humane treatment of shelter animals and the prevention of stray and abandoned pets. Flying Kite takes a look at several organizations working hard to make the city friendlier for its furriest citizens.

Say goodbye to the University City you know
Whether it's Drexel's Schuylkill Yards strategy, the Science Center's uCity Square expansion or visions for capping and developing the rail yards north of 30th Street Station, the neighborhood we see today is not long for this world.

SLIDESHOW: A mural dedication in Parkside
On April 30, the Parkside community came together to officially dedicate "North Star," a colorful mural adjacent to a neighborhood playground. Photographer Richard Barnes was on hand to document the event. #OntheGround

Frecon Farms leads PA's cider revolution
Looking for a cold tipple to celebrate the holiday? 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. 

Drink Up: Long a dry town, Collingswood welcomes downtown microbrewery
In more of a beer mood? The Jersey hamlet adds another jewel to its bustling main street with Devil's Creek Brewery, the borough's first foray into serving suds since 1873. Initially met with skepticism by local restauranteurs, the taproom is now being embraced by the evolving town.

See you on June 7!