By Natalie Piserchio
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Politics in Art Museum
“Our Revolution”: Bernie Sanders Talks New Book, Election at Free Library
Independent Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a stop by The Free Library of Philadelphia Monday in support of his new book, "Our Revolution". The thorough,…
Sean Kearney and Natalie Piserchio | 12/07/2016 -
Features
December First Friday and Beyond: Your Guide to All Things Local and Gift-Inspired This Weekend
Think you missed out on all the holiday deals this past week? This First Friday weekend is chock-full of festive gift-ops and holiday fun. WeWork Holiday Maker Fair 1010 North…
Natalie Piserchio | 12/02/2016 -
A&E in Fishtown
Karaoke Memories: A Week of Karaoke in Fishtown
It’s 8:30PM in the neighborhood on a quiet Sunday night. While many common folk start settling down for a new week, others are just now warming up their vocal chords.…
Natalie Piserchio | 10/13/2016 -
Community
“Mothers of the Movement” and Philadelphia Coalition for REAL Justice Voice Need for Reform Inside and Outside of DNC
On Tuesday, July 26, the "Mothers of the Movement" and Philadelphia Coalition for REAL Justice separately stepped into the spotlight to share their path to a more just future.…
Shane English, Bob Stewart, Bob Burton and Natalie Piserchio | 08/03/2016 -
DNC 2016 in Kensington
A Reality Tour: Jill Stein, Green Party Presidential Nominee, Tours the Streets of Kensington
Dr. Jill Stein, presidential candidate for the Green Party, visited one of Kensington’s more infamous corners on Sunday, July 24. Stein spoke with activists and community members under the Somerset…
Shane English, Andrew Mark Corkery and Natalie Piserchio | 07/25/2016 -
Features
Phillin’ the Bern: Why Are Riverward Artists Showing Their Support for a Self-Described “Democratic Socialist?”
Lights dimmed as Jessie Radlow and her Fishtown-based band Tutlie took the stage earlier this month at Boot and Saddle. It was the second of two sold out Bernie Sanders…
Natalie Piserchio and Andrew Mark Corkery | 01/28/2016 -
Community
Colder Temperatures Could Mean a Shorter Commute for SEPTA Riders in the Riverwards
Waking up and seeing the weather report read “Feels like: 9 Degrees” isn’t the ideal start to your day, but it’s becoming the norm for many Riverwards residents this year.…
Natalie Piserchio | 01/27/2016 -
Community in Fishtown
Joyful Noise: Sister Cities Girlchoir Performs Christmas Carols for the Community
On Saturday, December 19, members of the community gathered at the First Presbyterian Church (418 E. Girard Ave.) to join in song and holiday joy as Sister Cities Girlchoir and…
Natalie Piserchio | 12/25/2015 -
A&E in Kensington
Back to the Old School: New Exhibit Embraces Traditional Photography At Crane Arts
Have you ever practiced traditional photography? This was the first of nine questions on a survey that was handed to me at a new exhibition in the Crane Arts Building…
Natalie Piserchio | 12/10/2015