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South Street: Legendary Dobbs Hosts Truce Initiative Fundraiser

March 25, 2015 2

The Legendary Dobbs used its popularity in the Philadelphia music scene for a worthwhile cause. The renowned live music venue on South Street hosted The Truce Initiative’s inaugural benefit. Founded by Chuck Ahrens, the eight-month-old, [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Center City: Prince Music Theater Sees Second Act

March 19, 2015 0

Filing for bankruptcy in 2010, the Prince Music Theater at 1412 Chestnut St. did not vanish instantly but braced itself for a long goodbye. The Philadelphia Film Society recently finalized its purchase of the theater and [continue reading…]

Center City

Center City: Local Race Cars at Philadelphia Auto Show

March 18, 2015 Danielle S. Nelson 0

Engineering students from Temple University and Villanova University recently displayed their 2014 lineup at the Philadelphia Auto Show. They spent approximately six months building these race cars. Now that the show has come to an [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: ClassPass Changing the Way Philadelphians Exercise and Stay Fit

March 18, 2015 0

It has been three months since innovative fitness service ClassPass launched in Philadelphia, and the program has already had an impact on changing the fitness scene in the city. CEO and co-founder Payal Kadakia said the main [continue reading…]

Education

Logan Square: Vetri Foundation Brings Life Lessons Into The Kitchen

March 16, 2015 0

Mixers, bowls, spatulas and students dressed in aprons amongst thousands of hardbacks don’t sound like a typical way to spend an afternoon at the Free Library of Philadelphia. But to one local organization, it’s the [continue reading…]

City Hall

Strawberry Mansion: Residents Discuss Issues They Want Next Mayor to Address

March 13, 2015 0

Strawberry Mansion residents shared their concerns about the upcoming 2015 mayoral primary, and the impact a new mayor might have on the community. Many residents focused on the quality of education in the area, as [continue reading…]

City Hall

Politics: The Man Leading Philly’s Young Generation

March 12, 2015 0

Growing up in Philadelphia, Kellan White was always surrounded by politics. His father, John White, served on Philadelphia City Council, was a member of Mayor Wilson Goode’s administration and ran for mayor in the Democratic [continue reading…]

Business

Fitler Square: The Biggest and Most Intensely Local Farmers Market

March 9, 2015 0

As the old postal adage goes, neither rain nor sleet nor snow deters the numerous Fitler Square residents who descend upon the park’s weekly farmers market. Held every Saturday, the modest outdoor market is comprised of [continue reading…]

City Hall

Politics: Philadelphia’s Republican Party Is Determined To Make A Change

March 2, 2015 3

Outnumbered eight to one in voter registration, Republicans in Philadelphia are often overlooked in discussions of city politics. Many Republicans feel that this lack of competition is not simply a problem for the Republican party. [continue reading…]

Center City

Rittenhouse: Q&A with Kate Kosarek, Executive Director of Friends of Rittenhouse Square

February 27, 2015 0

Kate Kosarek is the Executive Director of the Friends of Rittenhouse Square, a volunteer organization that maintains the fountains, statues and foliage of Rittenhouse Square. They also host a number of events within the square throughout [continue reading…]

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