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Ryan Tennis at the Frankford fall festival

FROM THE EDITOR: On the Ground is on the move

Taking a look back at a great three months in Frankford. Plus, announcing our new space.

December 16

ON THE GROUND: Score last-minute gifts from over 25 local vendors

On December 16, we're teaming up with Philly Swap for this awesome holiday event. Join us at St. Mark's Church in Frankford!

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ON THE GROUND: Channeling artistic impulses in Frankford

The young men behind Store on Frankford Avenue look to engage and educate local youth through street art.

American Red Cross

ON THE GROUND: Frankford's stained glass masters

Mezalick Stained Glass pairs an artisanal approach with cutting-edge restoration techniques, giving ailing works new life.

Ray Gant motivating the crew

Ray of Hope: One Man's Journey from Prison Back to the Streets

Frankford's Ray Gant is beautifying blighted neighborhoods one at a time. He's featured in a new book called "Everyday Heroes."

View inside the warehouse

SOS for Bronze-Looted Sailboat 'The Aramingo' in Frankford

A local boatbuilder was robbed of $8,500 worth of bronze that is being used on their latest project. Now he has taken to Kickstarter.

Swan Song: What Started In the Air Now Moves On the Ground

Joe Petrucci makes way for new Managing Editor Lee Stabert this week. Say goodbye and hello at this weekend's Frankford events.

Frankford Mural

Community Paint Day, Opening of Transformation 19124 Set for Nov. 8

Help bring Cesar Viveros' grand vision for Frankford murals to life and see art in a sacred space, right on the altar of historic St. Mark's.

Frankford Fall

Presenting the Inaugural Frankford Fall Music and Arts Fest on Nov. 10

Eclectic acts perform on three stages, and we'll have beer, food trucks and arts and crafts for all ages, plus our Transforamtion 19124 exhibit.

Jim Smiley, left, and Bob Smiley of the Frankford Gazette

Frankford Gazette's Father-Son Team Restores Faith in Print

The indie, upstart newspaper's goal is to get Frankford residents engaged in civic matters, and it just got its first sponsor to triple its circulation.

St. Marks

ON THE GROUND: The Hard Road to Frankford Leads Us to St. Mark's

We'll document transformation from 4442 Frankford Ave. and try to connect locals and outsiders alike to this cavernous institution.

Kenneth Horner abstract

CAMPUS PHILLY: Graduated, Engaged and Hired in Philly in About a Month

This native Philadelphian and LaSalle grad proposed to his college sweetheart and turned an internship into a full-time gig with GlaxoSmithKline.

Holmesburg Prison

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Restaurant Week, Doing Time, Arts on South

Eat the best for cheap in Center City, see the art of Fourth Friday on South St., and experience the Holmesburg Prison.

The beginnings of the first Urban Earthship - Kensington

Deep Dive on Green Jobs Shows Many Shades of Opportunity

Green jobs can mean many things to many people. To our expert, they have the power to transform Philadelphia on many levels: economic, environmental and educational, to name a few.

Feria el Barrios

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

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