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A&ELocally-Based Jerks Productions Hosts Bi-Monthly Horror Showcases to Fund Filmmaking
In his 2012 novel, “The Map and The Territory”, noted French curmudgeon Michel Houellebecq proclaims, “You might think that the need to express yourself, to leave a trace in…
Sean Barrett | 09/21/2016 -
FeaturesSecurity Officers Rally in North Philadelphia to Demand $15 an Hour
The intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue was filled with a sea of purple on September 15th. Drumming and chants of “What do we want? 15!…
Kaitlyn Moore | 09/21/2016 -
Features in Fishtown10 Years of Johnny Brenda’s, the House That Built DIY
The intersection of Frankford and Girard Avenues in Fishtown could easily be considered one of the fastest changing areas in Philadelphia. Old mom-and-pop shops and residential buildings have given…
Sean Kearney | 09/21/2016 -
Features in FishtownThe Notorious Galdo Parcel: The City Wants To Sell Land, But This Fishtowner Ain’t Leaving
Legal geeks gather ‘round: Here’s a case that experts in city government and professors at local law schools like Temple’s Beasley School of Law are calling a rarity. So…
Bob Stewart | 09/21/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownSERIALIZED FICTION: “WHEN WE ALL WENT AWAY” Part 2
THIS IS A WORK OF SERIALIZED FICTION BY LOCAL AUTHOR MICHAEL FERRENCE. FOLLOW THis LINK FOR PART 1. Four American flags sewn together with 200 black squares where the…
Michael Ferrence | 09/21/2016 -
Features in Strawberry MansionRemembering the Coltrane Legacy in Philadelphia
John William Coltrane, one of the most innovative jazz artists in history, was born September 23, 1926. While most jazz lovers know that Coltrane started his professional career in…
Marilyn Kai Jewett | 09/21/2016 -
A&EColtrane At 90: Nine Days of Celebration and Music Starts Tomorrow!
In conjunction with Temple University Libraries, WRTI, PhillyCAM, Jazz Near You and other partners, Philadelphia Jazz Project will be hosting a 90th birthday celebration honoring prolific jazz artist John Coltrane.…
Jordyn Cordner | 09/16/2016 -
A&EW.P. Galiczynski, The Riverwards’ Own Norman Rockwell
William Galiczynski is a soft-spoken, unassuming contractor from the Riverwards with a light, quirky sense of humor and exceptional artistic talent. William Paul “W.P.” Galiczynski was raised near…
Thomas Beck | 09/14/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonLocal Kids Learn Tabletop Games at Kensington Library Every Tuesday Afternoon
Tim Horras sits at a child-sized table covered with a hand-drawn dungeon map and character sheets, teaching a boy how to be a thief… but not the kind that…
Ruthann Alexander | 09/14/2016 -
Community in FishtownUrban Birding in the Riverwards: Mourning Doves — Subtle Beauties
Are you feeling lonely? Has the change in seasons gotten you down? Are you already dreading a cold winter? Here’s a suggestion. Go birding. Or rather, don’t “go” anywhere.…
Gianna Farrell | 09/14/2016 -
Education in North CentralFreire Charter Schools Launch New TECH School in North Philly
At TECH Freire Charter High School, head of school David Shahriari wants the students to know “success looks different for different people.” “At the end of the day,…
Grace Shallow | 09/14/2016 -
Features in FairmountTrump in Philly: Presidential Candidate’s Visit to People for People Charter School Draws Protests
Building a wall is a major point of emphasis in Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, so it only made sense that a wall was one of the prominent images…
Ruthann Alexander | 09/14/2016