Northern Liberties

The Friday evening kickboxing class at Joe Hand Gym does more than get young girls exercising. It builds them up from the inside out. Last summer, Erin Fennell and Brittani Warner started a kickboxing and

https://vimeo.com/90190688] With Fishtown’s booming arts scene came the call for more record stores. “[Fishtown] is much better for us,” said Tom Lax, owner of Philadelphia Records Exchange. “We were on 5th and South [streets], which

When you step into Joe Hand Gym on 3rd Street, you’re hit with a quick one-two: the scent of hard-earned sweat and Jaclyne McTamney’s mean right hook. Upon first appearance, McTamney, 22, looks small and certainly outnumbered in

For Stanley “Pee Wee” Dawson, boxing is more than just a sport. It’s a life-long passion. Dawson, 63, has been involved in the sport for nearly 50 years and sees no end in sight. “I

As more people partake in different health and fitness trends, it stands as no shock fitness studios in Philadelphia are looking for different ways to spice up a work out. Those who find running on

There’s a bounty of things to do in Philadelphia for entertainment. Often, some of the best spots are kept under the radar of non-Philadelphians or people who are unfamiliar with what lies beyond their neighborhood

For a generation that has grown up on the big box standard set by places like Wal-Mart, Sears, and Target, the modern bazaar can seem a little bizarre. Stalls? Haggling? Outdoors, even? It might all

[vimeo 69039404] East of Sixth Street, Girard Avenue serves as the boundary between the eclectic neighborhood of Fishtown and the burgeoning community of Northern Liberties. Local businesses abound, Girard is a convenient go-to avenue for residents