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A&E in Spring Garden
Upcoming Performance Garage Ballet Offers a Collaborative Twist
For choreographer Bryan Koulman, using pre-recorded music is nothing compared to a live performance. “To me, it’s like the difference between going to Yosemite and being on the bus, as…
Angela Gervasi | 06/06/2017 -
A&E in Spring Garden
Nora Gibson’s Upcoming Ballet, “Nothing That Is Not There,” Explores Objectivity Through Dance
As a young dancer, Nora Gibson preferred ballet rehearsal over math class. Today, things are slightly different. As a choreographer, Gibson doesn’t hesitate to fuse artistry with analytics. “I think…
Angela Gervasi | 04/19/2017 -
Education in Spring Garden
CCP Faculty and Students Protest New Contract Set to Increase Healthcare Costs
Faculty and students of the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) gathered on the steps of the Allied Health Sciences building last Thursday in a protest calling for college President…
Ruthann Alexander | 04/14/2017 -
A&E in Spring Garden
Friday Night Laughs: Spring Garden’s Performance Garage hosts night of stand-up comedy
Last Friday, Starving Artist Prevention hosted a stand-up comedy show at the Performance Garage in Spring Garden featuring local comedians Mike Adams, Chanel Ali, Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis. Host…
Thomas Beck | 03/01/2017 -
Community in Spring Garden
Spring Garden School Renovation: Philadelphia Boys Choir donates funds from Holiday concert to adaptive reuse project
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale (PBCC) presented a check for funds raised from their annual Holiday concert ticket sale to HELP USA on February 7th. HELP USA is…
Ruthann Alexander | 02/22/2017 -
A&E in Spring Garden
Performance Garage: Spring Garden Dance Studio Offers Versatile Space
Throughout the 19th century, 1501 Brandywine Street was the address of a horse stable. In the 20th century, it was renovated and became an auto repair garage. Since…
Grace Shallow | 02/16/2017 -
News in Spring Garden
Old Trolley Tracks at 12th and Spring Garden Removed to Help Keep Cyclists Safe
According to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, trolley tracks at the intersection of 12th and Spring Garden Steets have been removed from the street. Three years ago,…
Spirit Staff | 01/05/2017 -
Food in Spring Garden
Slow Food Dinner Coming to Alla Spina
According to Foobooz, Slow Food will be visiting Alla Spina on Sunday, October 23rd for a walk-around tasting featuring food grown and produced locally. Food will be cooked by…
Patrick Clark | 10/12/2016 -
Features in Spring Garden
Roy-Pitz Brewing Company To Open Brewpub at 990 Spring Garden
Philly.com reports that Chambersburg, PA craft-beer specialist Roy-Pitz Brewing Company plans to open a new brewpub at 990 Spring Garden St. The proposed 4,000 sq ft brewpub, to be…
Patrick Clark | 10/12/2016 -
Features in Spring Garden
Outfits For Success: Career Wardrobe Launches First-Ever Fall Lookbook
Mt. Airy native Danielle Townsend is on a mission to outfit you for success. As a program coordinator for Career Wardrobe, a 21-year-old nonprofit situated on Spring Garden Street,…
Amy Strauss | 09/22/2016 -
Education in Spring Garden
Community College of Philadelphia Looks to Broaden Foreign Enrollment With New Residence Buildings
The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) noticed a slight dip in enrollment during the 2014-2015 academic year. One way the college plans on boosting enrollment past their peak of…
Whitney Johnson | 06/22/2016 -
Community in Spring Garden
Spring Cleanup Highlights Sense of Community in Spring Garden
Philadelphia’s 9th Annual Spring Cleanup took place on Saturday, April 16. Armed with rakes, brooms, and shovels, thousands of volunteers took to the streets across Philadelphia to clear storm drains,…
Michael Hanisco | 04/22/2016