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Features in Northern LibertiesFriends of the Doughboy Near Fundraising Goal For Restoration of NoLibs Statue
Thanks to tireless efforts from local residents, careful coordination by the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA), and generous contributions from the public, the bronze Doughboy memorial at 2nd and…
Michael Hanisco | 09/29/2016 -
Community in KensingtonCouncilman Squilla, Parks & Rec, PWD Outline Plans for Pop’s Park in East Kensington
Pop’s Park is one step closer to its projected renaissance. On the evening of September 20th, the Friends of Pop’s Park held a meeting on the grounds which featured…
John Henry Scott | 09/29/2016 -
Community#Love4Logan: Dance Studio Holds Fundraiser for Pediatric Brain Cancer Victim
On Sunday, September 25, community members gathered together to celebrate the life of Logan Gibbs, an aspiring dancer who passed away due to brain cancer in August 2016 at…
Kaitlyn Moore | 09/28/2016 -
Features in Temple UniversityTemple Students Break World Record for Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches Made In An Hour
According to their website, Temple University broke the world record for number of peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches made in an hour last week at the Liacouras Center. The Main…
Thomas Beck | 09/28/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownSERIALIZED FICTION: “When We All Went Away” Pt. 3
This is a work of serialized fiction by local author Michael Ferrence. Follow these links for Part 1 and Part 2. After we finished school, rather than getting day…
Michael Ferrence | 09/28/2016 -
A&E in BrewerytownInside Out: Brewerytown Exhibition Brings Art to Unexpected Places
Have you been walking by a masterpiece on your morning commute or evening stroll? It’s possible for residents of Brewerytown, thanks to an outdoor pop-up exhibition from the Philadelphia…
Michael Hanisco | 09/28/2016 -
Community in Port RichmondPHOTOS: Parks on Tap Stops By Powers Park in Port Richmond
This summer, Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation launched their Parks on Tap program, a mobile beer garden that will travel to parks across the city through October.…
Michael Klusek | 09/28/2016 -
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 -
Community in FishtownThou Shalt Not Park Or Alter St. Laurentius: Fishtown Church Zoning Variance Shot Down in Community Vote
On Tuesday, September 20, the basement of Holy Name of Jesus Church was packed with more than 200 local residents. Those in attendance were set to take part in…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 09/28/2016 -
Features in FishtownLa Colombe Launches New Tea Program
American history is steeped in tea culture. Our country was originally colonized by a bunch of rich, tea-drinking aristocrats and, more recently, a right wing political group known as…
Ptah Gabrie | 09/22/2016 -
Education in KensingtonReady to Rock? For 7 Years Running, Rock to the Future Has Nurtured Young Musicians
Not every local musician can cite that they’ve performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland or hit the court for a performance at a Philadelphia…
Amy Strauss | 09/22/2016 -
Features in Spring GardenOutfits 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