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Education: Philadelphia POPS Orchestra “Swings” into Schools

October 27, 2015Lora C Strum

For the 50 students in Dorina Morrow’s advanced vocal music class at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA,) the choir room is their stage. Standing three stairs deep in front of

Arts and Entertainment

Whitman: Fright Factory Gains Attention with New Talent

October 26, 2015pnadmin

Tucked away in an aging building at Front and Jackson streets in the Whitman section of South Philadelphia, devoid of the typical bells and whistles that accompany haunted attractions, Fright Factory is easy to miss.

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Northern Liberties: How a Business Owner Ditched the Usual

October 21, 2015pnadmin

From small, intimate restaurants with tables under twinkling lights to hardcore boxing and martial arts gyms, Northern Liberties is a place to discover hidden gems. Ritual Ritual is no exception. The 2nd Street store welcomes

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Point Breeze: ReStore Prospers After Moving to South Philadelphia

October 12, 2015Morgan Falconer

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is prospering after moving from Kensington to Point Breeze. The nonprofit store’s new location at 2318 Washington Ave. is surrounded by appliance and construction supply stores. The store’s goods are donated

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Brewerytown: At Tattoo Shops, Artists Use Skin as Canvas

October 12, 2015pnadmin

Casey Pearson grew up in Philadelphia taking art classes three hours a day at Girard College. Fresh out of high school, Pearson went to put his skills to work air brushing, and from there became a

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Rittenhouse Square: Five Things You Should Know About The Philly Improv Theater

September 29, 2015pnadmin and

Philadelphia is an undisputed creative hub and the city’s arts and entertainment scene is often synonymous with music, art and film. But tucked away in the Adrienne Theater on Sansom Street, players in the Philly

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South Philadelphia: Pub on Passyunk East (the P.O.P.E.) Celebrates Pope Weekend

September 28, 2015pnadmin and

Bars and restaurants across Philadelphia prepared for a sea of additional customers this weekend as Pope Francis’ arrival brought thousands of pilgrims to the city— but one South Philly bar was born ready for the

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Germantown: Cunningham Piano Donated an Organ for The Papal Events

September 28, 2015pnadmin and

The Cunningham Piano Company donated a digital organ for the Papal services that concluded yesterday with Pope Francis leading a mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.  “I’m a musician, and, of course, I’m a business

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Germantown: Poet Yolanda Wisher Says, “Poetry has Always Been a Healing Tool.”

September 25, 2015pnadmin and

Yolanda Wisher is an instructor at the Germantown Poetry Studio and the former director of the Germantown Poetry Festival. She is a founding Cultural Agent and “Rhapsodist of Wherewithal” with the U.S. Department of Arts

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South Philadelphia: Five Hobby Shops To Pique Your Interest

September 24, 2015Kathryn A Stellato

South Philadelphia is known for its diverse residents. It’s no surprise the area also has a wide range of specialty shops. Whether you’re new to the area, or a native who just wants to try

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