Tucked inside Fairmount Park just off Ridge Avenue at West Huntingdon Street hides the Robin Hood Dell East, a venerable concert venue that has been open for more than 80 years. But for many Philadelphia [continue reading…]
When Joel Dahan was awakened this week with a call from the security company that monitors his Manayunk store, Tag Denim at 4358 Main St,, he thought it might just be about some rowdy baseball [continue reading…]
The American Historical Swedish Museum is located in South Philadelphia in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. The museum is dedicated to educating about Swedish and Swedish American culture. Founded in 1926, the museum offers exhibits of Swedish [continue reading…]
Bond International Arts and Crafts Shop literally brightens Germantown Avenue. The shop window at 6379 Germantown Ave. features a vibrant rainbow along with colorful cutouts, making it stick out amongst neighboring buildings. But the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24198293] For the fourth year in a row the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby this past weekend featured art, rock music and really weird vehicles. Each year since 2007, contestants come together to show off their [continue reading…]
Imagine $15,000 worth of damage happening in less than 10 seconds. It’s possible. Last week’s twister that shook up a small section of Northeast Philadelphia is leaving a couple of small businesses in recovery mode. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24211909] Restaurants highlight a community’s growth. The problem is that opening one takes time. Fare Restaurant, located at 2028 Fairmount Ave., has been in the process since May 2009. Not only do they have the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24198091] Many structures in West Philadelphia harbor a rich history. VIX Emporium, located on 5009 Baltimore Ave., is no different. The unique gift boutique not only houses handcrafted jewelry, locally designed cards, ceramics and all [continue reading…]
A lot of work goes into the selection of a location for a store. Prediction of profits, rent and crime are all variables that need to be considered. While looking for its foothold, Fairmount Running [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24201203] Marita Krivda, a life-long resident of East Oak Lane, co-authored Images of America: Oak Lane, Olney, and Logan, which was published this year. Krivda’s interest in the history of Oak Lane began when she [continue reading…]
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