By Jen Colletta
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A&E in FishtownTap Into Local Fun at Philly Beer Week
Beer-drinking opportunities abound in the Riverwards in the coming days. Philly Beer Week, the nation’s largest and oldest celebration of all things beer, gets underway June 1, with…
Jen Colletta | 05/31/2017 -
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Philly Beer Week Set to Tap New and Interesting Brews in North Philly
A firkin of Brotherly Suds will be tapped this week to officially open the 10th annual Philly Beer Week. [caption id="attachment_15699" align="alignnone" width="900"] /Patrick Clark[/caption] The 10-day celebration of all…
Jen Colletta | 05/30/2017 -
A&E in FairmountParks on Tap Kicks Off at Azalea Garden
The temperature climbed into the low 90s as Mayor Jim Kenney tapped a keg of Parks Pale Ale at the Azalea Gardens last Wednesday, officially kicking off the 2017 Parks…
Jen Colletta | 05/22/2017 -
CommunityLocal Culinary Community Unites for Greensgrow’s “A Taste of Kensington”
Some of Kensington’s culinary staples will join forces with neighborhood newbies to celebrate the work of Greensgrow Farms. A Taste of Kensington, a food and spirits festival to…
Jen Colletta | 05/18/2017 -
A&E in FairmountNewly Opened Eastern State Hospital Cellblock Provides Window to Early Medical Care
“It was just lost to time,” Sean Kelley said of Eastern State Penitentiary’s long-shuttered Cellblock 3. The wing, which functioned previously as the hospital quarters in the historic Fairmount prison,…
Jen Colletta | 05/03/2017 -
A&EParks on Tap Returns to Two Riverwards Locations for Second Season
After a banner first year, the city’s traveling beer garden was renewed for what is expected to be an even more successful return engagement. Parks on Tap rolls…
Jen Colletta | 04/28/2017 -
A&ENew, Returning Local Spots Featured on 2017 Parks on Tap Program
Parks on Tap, Philadelphia’s traveling beer garden program, sets off next month and neighborhood locals will have plenty of opportunities to join in on the festivities. The program recently announced…
Jen Colletta | 04/25/2017 -
GardeningGreensgrow Honors Late Founder as it Opens 20th Season
“Greensgrow aims to inspire people to what's possible, and you can never have too much inspiration.” As urban agricultural hub Greengsrow Farms embarks on its 20th season, Executive Director Ryan…
Jen Colletta | 03/15/2017 -
A&E in Kensington“Tony N’ Tina”: Play To Benefit Kensington-Based Angels In Motion Program
Nearly every day, Carol Rostucher is out walking the streets of Philadelphia and the nearby counties. “Today I started in Glendolden, then over to Street Road, then to…
Jen Colletta | 09/28/2016 -
A&EParks on Tap: Traveling Beer Garden to Pop Up in Fishtown and Port Richmond
Summer beer gardens have been popping up across the city in increasing numbers in recent years — and a dozen more will be making the rounds in the coming…
Jen Colletta | 08/17/2016 -
A&EZoo360Insider: New App Gives ‘Insider’ Look at The Philadelphia Zoo
Since 2011, the Philadelphia Zoo has been growing its Zoo360, a network of animal-exploration trails that operate under the moniker, “When you move around the zoo, the zoo moves…
Jen Colletta | 07/28/2016 -
A&EParks On Tap: Traveling Beer Garden to Pop Up in Neighborhood Parks
Summer beer gardens have been popping up across the city in increasing numbers in recent years — and a dozen more will be making the rounds in the coming…
Jen Colletta | 07/15/2016