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

February 27, 2015Paul Klein

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

Amateur Sports

The Next Mayor: Bicyclists Seek Leader to Promote Safety, Harmony on the Roads

February 27, 2015Paul Klein

Bike commuting in Philadelphia has grown more than 200 percent over the past 25 years. And while Philadelphia continues to lead the top 10 largest cities in bike commuters, it has fallen behind other major cities in

Old City

Old City: Five Reasons Philadelphians Should Still Visit The National Constitution Center

February 19, 2015Paul Klein

One of Philadelphia’s most prized and popular tourist attractions is the National Constitution Center. Set at the end of a long stretch of grass and facing the building that is the exact birthplace of The

Mary going through handmade wooden kitchen spoons with carved faces.
Fashion

Fashion: Urban Princess Boutique Owner Helps Connect the Community Beyond Fashion

February 16, 2015Paul Klein

Mary Harvey is the owner of Urban Princess Boutique located just off of South Street. After years of working local fashion house parties, she decided to not only open her own boutique but also become

City Hall

Politics: Meet Philly’s Future Leaders

February 16, 2015Paul Klein

Millennials are driving Philadelphia’s growth. Events like the Forbes Under 30 Summit, returning to Philadelphia this fall, highlight the accomplishments of the city’s young residents. Despite the success of this group of Philadelphians, the average age

City Hall

City Hall: Al Schmidt Says, “You Don’t Have an Excuse Not to Vote.”

February 9, 2015Paul Klein

  Elections are the foundation of a democratic society. While it might seem as though elections just come together, in reality a tremendous amount of work is required to make them happen. City Commissioner Al

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: The Art of Removing Graffiti

January 9, 2015

Artistic creation can be visually appealing to anyone. Street art is a way for people to share their work with a broad audience without the awkwardness of attending a cramped gallery showing. It is right

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Are There Too Many Live Music Venues In Philly?

January 8, 2015

Philadelphia is an artistically diverse city. It is home to many galleries and music venues. In the recent years, the number of music venues has grown, and it is affecting the already established venues in

Arts and Entertainment

Rittenhouse Square: Koresh Dance Company Jetés Out Of Recession

January 5, 2015

During a time when many cultural organizations were snuffed out by a dismal economic climate, the Koresh Dance Company in Rittenhouse Square was able to weather the storm. Now in the wake of the Great

5th Street

South Philadelphia: Voices of Violence

December 19, 2014

For five years, Trang Dang has been labeled a victim. “For me, the definition is very hazy,” she said. “But people have always identified me as a victim of violence, so I was like, ‘OK,

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