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Check out Flying Kite's list of the week's top events.

Philadelphia's neighborhoods are home to some wonderful used bookstores rife with hidden gems and great deals. Whether its an old theater in Port Richmond or a small storefront in West Philly, these spots are set to steal your afternoon.

Check out Flying Kite's picks for local events.

One of Philadelphia's most exciting events is happening again this September. We help you cull through the listings.

The first-of-its-kind event is set for Sept. 15 through Nov. 1.

Next time you're in Atlantic City, skip the slots and catch a glimpse of this former resort town's hidden character. You'll find red sauce, cheap drinks and some of the best collard greens around.

This week, party in support of Mural Arts, see a free concert in University City and hit up awesome art installations in underappreciated spaces.

Get ready for Philadelphia's coolest event. Starting May 23, the second Hidden City Festival will activate nine historic spaces throughout the city, transforming vacant and underappreciated treasures into interactive art.

This week, peruse art across the river, shop crafts and antiques at a new outdoor market, and see Fairmount Park's historic homes go soft.

Can Market East become just as lively at night as it is during the day? The city's tourism and development mavens certainly hope so -- and they've come together to polish up one of Center City's key corridors.

Flying Kite will be updating our Neighborhood Pages, creating easy-to-use guides to the areas that define Philadelphia. Germantown, our most recent On the Ground site, is up first.

The annual extravaganza is much more than just pretty flowers -- it helps fund PHS's ambitious slate of greening and gardening throughout the city. Check out some of the gorgeous work from this year's ongoing event.

A talented core of 30-somethings with diverse backgrounds, a willingness to try new things and a clear vision keep UCD's impact strong.

The massive festival's growth in size and scope means its impact is also expanding, with 120 events from Oct. 10-14.