By James Rennie
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A&E in KensingtonFree Interactive Street Festival Coming to Kensington May 21st
Summer is right around the corner and to kick things off in style, on Sunday, May 21 Hope Street, a historic cobble stone street (between Front and Howard Streets) in…
James Rennie | 04/27/2017 -
A&EGuardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Dance Party at The Barbary
One week before the much anticipated Marvel superhero movie Guardians of the Galaxy hits the big screens, Riot Nerd and Atomic City Comics will be hosting a Guardians of the…
James Rennie | 04/20/2017 -
A&E in FishtownHere’s Your Chance to Have Your Artwork Adorn the Fishtown Rec
The City of Philadelphia’s Percent for Art Program — through the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) — has announced a $37,000 competition to commission a site-specific…
James Rennie | 03/27/2017 -
Sports in FishtownWorld Series of Poker Standout Phil Hellmuth Comes to SugarHouse Casino For Philadelphia Poker Classic
Throughout March, SugarHouse Casino has hosted a month-long poker event that has seen the likes of professional poker players such as Phil Hellmuth, poker’s all-time World Series of Poker…
James Rennie | 03/24/2017 -
Community in BrewerytownPlay-A-Palooza: Smith Memorial Playground set to hold outdoor playground grand opening party
As spring fever spreads, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse (3500 Reservoir Drive) plans to celebrate Play-A-Palooza, its seasonal playground grand opening party which will take place on Saturday, March 25.…
James Rennie | 03/08/2017 -
Education in Northern LibertiesDown the Line and Beyond Launch New Tennis Program at Bodine High School
During a meeting at Bodine High School (1101 North 4th Street) on Wednesday, February 15th, community leaders gathered to officially kick off the Down the Line and Beyond Foundation’s new…
James Rennie | 03/01/2017 -
EducationRep. John Taylor to Host Meeting on Saving Lives with Narcan
On Thursday, February 23th, in conjunction with Prevention Point Philadelphia and Clean and Sober Radio, Rep. John Taylor of the 177th District will be hosting a meeting that will…
James Rennie | 02/16/2017 -
NewsDRWC Board Announces Tom Corcoran’s Retirement and Appointment of Next President
On January 27, 2017, at the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation’s (DRWC) board meeting, Tom Corcoran, the organization's current President, announced his intention to retire at the end of June…
James Rennie | 02/16/2017 -
PoliticsState Rep. O’Brien Explains His Plan For Upcoming Legislative Session
At the start of 2017, it was announced that State Rep. Michael O’Brien, D-Phila., will serve as Democratic chairman of the House Urban Affairs Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session.…
James Rennie | 02/02/2017 -
SportsLebron Defeats Corea For Featherweight Tri-State Championship Belt in Hard Hitting Promotions Bout
Hard Hitting Promotions brought a riveting night of boxing to the SugarHouse Casino (1001 N. Delaware Ave.) on Friday, December 16th as seven exciting bouts across multiple weight divisions took…
James Rennie | 12/22/2016 -
A&EPPAC Contemporary Photography Competition Winners Showcase Now on Display
It’s that time of year again as the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (1400 N American St.) opens its Annual Contemporary Photo Exhibition. The exhibition features the work of Hannah…
James Rennie | 12/14/2016 -
FoodYards and Philadelphia Distilling Collaborate for Beer-Inspired Whiskey
Yards Brewing Company has collaborated with Philadelphia Distilling to create a beer-inspired whiskey called Tough Broad — a unique twist on a classic drink. Founded in 1994 by friends…
James Rennie | 12/07/2016