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April 16, 2013
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The residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane quash the stereotype of inactive seniors. The … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Government, Social issues, South Philadelphia, Zoning »

April 16, 2013
The community impact meetings gave community members an opportunity to speak on the six proposed casino sites.

Bigler Street, between 13th and 10th Streets, can be considered the last residential block before reaching the entertainment and stadium complex in South Philadelphia.

Although … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Germantown, Music »

April 3, 2013 (4 Comments)
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Reade McCardell, radio host at G-Town Radio in Germantown, has hosted FEWSH since his start at G-Town Radio six years ago. McCardell had his start … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Featured Stories, Manayunk, WHYY »

April 3, 2013 (2 Comments)
Last year, Oscar Gayer smoked half-chicken on applewood sprayed with a mixture of whiskey and apple cider. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

Residents in Manayunk can look forward to food trucks with gourmet food, crafts, a restaurant tour and festival shopping in Manayunk during the StrEAT Food … Read the full story >>

Art, Entertainment, Fishtown, Kensington, Music, Neighborhoods »

March 20, 2013 (One Comment)
The East Kensington Neighbors Association meets the third Monday of every month at the Philadelphia Brewing Company to discuss matters such as the festival.

The committee board for the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival (TAAF) is attempting to expand the annual spring event beyond Trenton Avenue by adding a pub … Read the full story >>

Art, Entertainment, Featured Stories, Kensington, North Philadelphia »

March 6, 2013
Owner Darla Jackson (left) and project manager Jenny Welsch (right) in front of artwork in the studio.

The Philadelphia Sculpture Gym may appear to be just a warehouse of mixed tools, loud rap music, boisterous drilling and machinery scattered throughout the large … Read the full story >>

Chestnut Hill, Entertainment »

March 6, 2013
Restaurants, like McNally's Tavern, are the main attraction on Germantown Avenue this month.

“[Restaurant Month] is a definite reason to check out Chestnut Hill,” said Anne McNally, owner of McNally’s Tavern at 8634 Germantown Ave. Her restaurant is … Read the full story >>

Burholme, Entertainment, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia »

March 5, 2013
Tony Viejo (left) shares a laugh with other comedians after the performances.

The Comedy Cabaret has been serving up laughs in the Northeast since the ’80s and helping aspiring comics get their feet wet.

The club, located … Read the full story >>

Art, Entertainment, Kensington »

February 21, 2013
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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Walking Fish Theatre gave the audience more entertainment than a strip tease during a burlesque show.

Based off the … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Olney »

February 12, 2013
Ambrose Lui introduces himself before his piano performance.

Despite the weather warning this weekend, volunteers, performers and proud parents gathered for Second Friday Open Mic Night at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, located at 5918 … Read the full story >>