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Work by Bonnie MacAllister, Tieshka Smith, Nancy-Ellen Churchville, Eric Kennedy, Patrick Egan, Elisabeth Nickles and Jill Saull

On the Ground: Celebrating our Germantown storefront with an art show and reception

Join us this Friday for a party showcasing our new pop-up gallery in Germantown, featuring 20 local artists, refreshments, music and more.

Flying Kite's Germantown storefront

ON THE GROUND: Hello, Germantown!

Flying Kite gets the keys to our storefront in Northwest Philly. Help us get to know the neighborhood.

Gilbert's Upholstrey

ON THE GROUND: Living history in Frankford

The story of Philadelphia can be told through its entrepreneurs. Meet Frankford's local legends, from an Andrea Doria survivor to one of the area's first African-American homeowners.

Frankford Development

ON THE GROUND: First the avenue, then the neighborhood

Thanks to an emboldened CDC spearheading unique campaigns, Frankford Avenue might just be back on track.

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.

South Philly map from EyesHabit

FROM THE EDITOR: The Gift of Giving

A Flying Kite-tastic gift guide with an emphasis on things local, edible and engaging.

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.

AJ Kohn

Chairman of the Board: Activist and educator AJ Kohn is a special breed of skater

Philadelphia's AJ Kohn uses skateboarding as a tool for educating, organizing and inspiring 

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 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.
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