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Articles by Brian Creech

Chinatown

Chinatown: Shoppers and Businesses Adjust to Plastic Bag Ban

January 21, 2022Brian Creech

Story by Kent Kuo Once the City of Philadelphia implemented its plastic bag ban on Oct. 1, Philadelphia shop owners and customers began to see actual changes inside the city’s stores. “Since the day we

Arts and Entertainment

South Philly: Broken Mirror Studio Uses Trauma-Informed Methods to Train Actors in a New Way

December 15, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Mary Olivia Kram Ben Bass has been a professional actor for the past decade and, over that time, has become accustomed to hearing the same backhanded compliment. “We see that you’re very talented,

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Celebrates First Hybrid Event

November 29, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Alan Lu The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) wrapped its last day on Nov. 14, marking the end of the festival’s first hybrid celebration. his year’s festival featured a range of films

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Art Therapy Duo Offers Help Wherever They Can

November 17, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Mary Olivia Kram In March of 2020, a combination of Covid-19 shutdowns and zoning concerns forced the Kensington Storefront, an art hub focused on harm reduction run by Mural Arts, to close its

Old City

Old City: National Vegan Center Celebrates its First World Vegan Day

November 15, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Kent Kuo The American Vegan Center, the first vegan center in the country, opened its doors to Philadelphians on Sep. 9 and celebrated its first World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. Vance Lehmkuhl,

City Hall

City Hall: Page Street Neighbors Speak Against Resolution to Turn Parking Lot Into Affordable Housing

November 12, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Travis Rocha The most controversial moment of the Oct. 28 City Council meeting came during the debate over a resolution that proposed replacing a parking lot in the 1600 block of Page Street

Center City

COVID-19: Restaurant Petitions City to Make Outdoor Dining Permanent

November 10, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Alan Lu Tattooed Mom, a popular bar and restaurant located on South Street, has started a petition to make streeteries and outdoor dining permanent, arguing that outdoor dining is a way to “enhance

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: FDR Park Benefits from Increased Usage and City Investment

November 8, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Kent Kuo Philadelphia officials have unveiled new designs for many of the facilities in FDR Park, as part of the next phase in implementing the FDR Park Master Plan, first introduced to the

Arts and Entertainment

Rittenhouse: Pandemic Restrictions Ease and Fine Craft Fair Returns

November 5, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Travis Rocha For the first time since the pandemic began, the Fine Craft Fair has returned to Rittenhouse Square Park. Large white tents housing various creative wares—clothing, jewelry, and household decorations—were set up

City Hall

City Hall: Community Members React to Bill Limiting Traffic Stops

November 3, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Janeice Scruggs On Oct. 14, Philadelphia City Council set a national precedent with a 15-2 vote in favor of the Driving Equality Bill, which intends to change the way Philadelphia Police enforce public

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