[vimeo 49704263] For 12 years, the Trolley Car Diner has served its customers under a name that pays homage to a specific and traditional mode of public transportation. Now, it’s one of the few locations in the city [continue reading…]
[vimeo 49661279] A clamor of barking and whining echoed throughout the large cement room at 350 E. Erie Ave. At the center of the room, trainer Marisa Scully called for dogs and owners to begin their [continue reading…]
[vimeo 49647120] When Corey Trower walks into work at The Little Treehouse, he isn’t just there to make money. The gymnastics instructor is there to influence the lives of local families. Trower tells a success story with [continue reading…]
[vimeo 49610519] Bike & Build, a cross-country cycling organization, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Located in Roxborough, the organization combines the concepts of raising awareness for affordable housing, getting young adults involved in the cause [continue reading…]
The Spiral Bookcase and Manayunk GreenWorks were just a few of the Manayunk stores that featured local art in their shops this weekend for the neighborhood’s First Friday event. “We try to do a lot [continue reading…]
Imagine the I-95 corridor running into Center City becoming a power-generating station. Cars would run over sensors embedded into the deck of the highway and the pressure created would then generate electricity. This creative gem, [continue reading…]
With great concentration and precise aim, Zakee Jordan pounded away at the arrow keys on the keypad of the Dell laptop in front of him before throwing his arms above his head. “This game is [continue reading…]
The Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League held its annual Skills Day over this past weekend. This signature event is the league’s kickoff event designed to provide an introduction of the rules for rookies, to welcome rookies into the [continue reading…]
Every year for the past 28 years, residents of Fairhill come out to celebrate Feria Del Barrio, one of the cities largest festivals of Latino art and culture. Located in the center of El Centro [continue reading…]
For the past four years, from New York City to Paris, and London to Milan, designers and boutiques have taken part in a celebrated night of fashion to spark people’s interest in local retailers and [continue reading…]
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