Local Business
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Local BusinessGun Awareness and Inclusivity Staples at “The Gun Range”
Yuri Zalzman is passionate about guns. It’s evident as he walks through his gun range, offering specific instruction to first-time shooters on how to operate anything from a small…
Steve Bohnel | 01/20/2017 -
A&E in KensingtonKamihira Gallery: Local Artist Opens Eponymous Art Gallery on Frankford Ave.
This fall, local artist Toshiro Kamihira opened his eponymous art gallery at 2527 Frankford Ave., across the street from the Quick Stop. The Kamihira gallery is an extension of…
John Henry Scott | 01/06/2017 -
Health in FishtownGet Fit in Fishtown at City Fitness
At the start of every New Year, Americans resolve to quit their bad habits and take up good ones. Fitness resolutions always top the list and gym signups skyrocket…
Jenny Willden | 01/05/2017 -
Features in FishtownHealthy Meals In A Snap
Getting in shape and eating healthy are likely high on the list of New Year’s resolutions for residents throughout the Riverwards. However, preparing healthy meals day in and day…
Michael Hanisco | 01/04/2017 -
Local Business in FishtownPHOTOS: PlayArts 2016 Holiday Bazaar
On Sunday, December 11th, PlayArts (1241 N Front St.) hosted its 2016 Holiday Bazaar — an afternoon of supporting local business, artists and craftspeople. The bazaar featured supervised babysitting…
Michael Klusek | 12/19/2016 -
A&ECreating a New Dialogue: Ulises Independent Artists’ Bookstore Now Open For Business
Last month marked the opening of Ulises, an independent artists’ book store, which features a reading room and event space. Located near the intersection of Front and Columbia,Ulises exclusively…
John Henry Scott | 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 -
A&E in North CentralFreedom Theatre Alumni Coalition Speaks Out Against Current Direction
Inside the 50 year-old institution, the 6:30PM showing of “Black Nativity” went on. Outside the theater, patrons and members of the Alumni Coalition of New Freedom Theatre gathered to…
Kaitlyn Moore | 12/07/2016 -
Fashion in FishtownAmerican Made: Franklin & Poe Resists “Fast Fashion” While Championing Domestic Manufacturing
During a military deployment overseas, two men got to talking about finding a really good pair of jeans. Andrew Li was working a private defense job. Chris Caquelin was…
John Henry Scott | 12/07/2016 -
FeaturesDecember 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 -
Features in FairmountHOME Made For the Holidays
Project HOME, a nonprofit organization nationally lauded for its work in targeting homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia, is undergoing a revamping to its three social enterprise programs. Phil Waller,…
Payne Schroeder | 11/28/2016 -
History in KensingtonKNOW YOUR HISTORY: The Story Behind Philadelphia Brewing Company
Philadelphia Brewing Company operates in a magnificant building at 2439 Amber Street, one block off one of the busiest streets in the neighborhood, Frankford Avenue. The building stands large…
Spencer Homan | 11/10/2016