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Could this be the site of our next gem?

Filling the Void: Could a huge central lot go from eyesore to arts market?

If one enterprising South Philly resident has her way, a swath of long-vacant land at the corner of Broad and Washington could be transformed into the Philadelphia Arts Market, a seasonal attraction complete with fresh local food, regional vendors and live music. 

Center City clock

Flying Kite's 2013 Year in Review

Taking a look back at an exciting year on the site, and in the city as a whole.

Folsom Powerhouse

Folsom Powerhouse, an 'ecological urbanist' dream, is underway in Francisville

Folsom Powerhouse, a new development under construction in Francisville, combines slick design with green architecture and affordability.

Yuengling's vanilla

Freeze Play: Yuengling family brews ice cream plans

Brewery president Dick Yuengling's second cousin David is bringing the family name back to the freezer, with hopes of duplicating national success.

WInes of the American Revolution

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Spirits and Suds Bar Crawl, historical wine tasting and a Doctor Who fest

Check out our picks for this week's top events. 

Greenbuild 2013 at the Convention Center

Greenbuild brings global leaders to town -- and shows them what Philly has to offer

Innovators in green building and design from around the world recently descended on our fair city, sharing their expertise and checking out the city's growing stable of sustainable architecture.

Herban Farms at Cheyney University

Sustainable, efficient and organic -- aquaponics might just become urban farming's ace in the hole

This growing movement, which produces fish and fresh produce in a semi-closed system, offers tremendous advantages in areas low on space and fresh water. A few local groups are diving into the aquaponics game.

Blue Cross RiverRink Waterfront Winterfest

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Waterfront Winterfest, Tree-lighting at City Hall and the #WhyILovePhilly Party

Check out Flying Kite's picks for the week's best holiday events.

Drexel Smart House

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Founder Factory, sustainability at Drexel and Japanese drumming

Check out Flying Kite's picks for the week's top events.

Atlas of the City of Philadelphia (West Philadelphia), 1927

With vacant land in the news, Funeral for a Home takes a nuanced look at the demolition epidemic

This local project looks to craft a meaningful post-script for a vacant home in Mantua. A team from Temple is capturing the neighborhood's collective memory, and planning for the lot's post-demolition future.

FringeArts

Checking in on FringeArts: Philadelphia's freshest cultural institution opens its doors

The organization's new waterfront headquarters is now hosting shows, but the former pumping station's transformation into arts hub/waterfront dining destination/hip event space is still a work in progress.

Smith Playground

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Catchafire's launch, Love Your Park Fall Service Day & the Philadelphia Marathon

Our picks for the week's best events.

On the Ground exhibit in Camden

Flying Kite to mount 'On the Ground: Four Corners,' an exhibit highlighting local artists

Flying Kite to highlight artists from its On the Ground neighborhoods; the deadline for submissions is December 9.

Grassroots Gaming Conference

It's game on at Philadelphia's second annual Grassroots Gaming Conference

Philadelphia Game Lab wants to help build a local gaming industry that better reflects the diversity of Philadelphia. The organization recently received a $384,000 grant from the state to fund a year-long apprenticeship program.

PHS Pop Up Garden

From the Editor: Why have an Avenue of the Arts when you can have a city of arts?

Inga Saffron's recent piece in the Inquirer asks if we have outgrown the arts district model of urban development.
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