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Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Tiny WPA Teaches Philadelphians Carpentry, Crafting, and Design

January 3, 2020 Caitlin McCafferty 0

On any given Wednesday night, the Tiny WPA’s work space at 4017 Lancaster Ave. is bright and busy. Artwork and works-in-progress fill the walls and all available floor space. Downstairs, saws and other power tools [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Powelton Village: Green Line Cafe Owner Opened a Studio to Showcase Local Artists

November 18, 2019 Caitlin McCafferty 0

Douglas Witmer is the co-founder of the coffee shop chain Green Line Cafe, with seven locations sprinkled throughout Philadelphia. However, he’s also an artist at heart and runs the Green Line Workspace art studio at [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: New Mural Dedicated to Malcolm Jenkins Foundation

November 15, 2019 Caitlin McCafferty 0

Mekhi Richards, 13, and his family gazed upon the new mural at the playground on 33rd and Wallace streets in Mantua. The bright new mural surrounds the entire playground, covering the walls of an outbuilding, [continue reading…]

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