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Center City: Illstyle & Peace Productions Dances to Spread Anti-Bullying Message

November 10, 2014

Some people dance for the love of the art while others dance to stay fit. Some people dance to make a living and others dance to let off steam. However, Illstyle & Peace Productions dances

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South Street: Words are Mightier Than the Sword for Veterans

November 10, 2014

Lamont B. Steptoe said that when he returned from Vietnam, he was ready to buy a gun. In the wake of a much-debated war, the veteran was so frustrated with his country that he said

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Spruce Hill: Artist Applies Henna Skills to Raise Money for Charities

November 7, 2014

Spruce Hill resident Christina Madeha has been using her steady hand and passion for henna to help raise money for different charities. Since starting her business Alhuda Henna Fashions in 2009, Madeha has donated her time

Arts and Entertainment

Waterfront: Conrad Benner Explores Philly to Expose Art in Unexpected Spaces

November 6, 2014

Arms outstretched, Conrad Benner leaned out over the silver railing that separated the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk from the water below. Adjusting the frame of his camera to fit the distant Philadelphia skyline, the 29-year-old held,

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Waterfront: For Artisans, Manayunk’s Venice Island Delivers In Debut

November 6, 2014

Years of planning and hard work went into the creation of the newly opened Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center in Manayunk. An outdoor craft market of about 60 start-ups, home businesses and other do-it-yourself ventures, Philly

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South Street: Meet Isaiah Zagar, the Mosaic Man

November 4, 2014

Anyone who knows Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar will tell you that he is a storyteller at heart. His stories are told through the jagged and shimmering pieces of tile, glass and what some would consider

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Get Lucid Fuses Art With Activism

November 3, 2014

There is a party going on in Philadelphia that is unlike any other. Get Lucid, the self-proclaimed activist dance party, is a unique blend of musicians, writers, visual artists and performers that gather together in

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Liberty Vintage Owner in Full Throttle

November 3, 2014

On the corner of Sepviva and Fletcher lies a shop that is a fitting emblem in modern day Fishtown. Liberty Vintage is more than just a garage and sanctuary for antique motorcycles and cars, it

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: Gallery’s Open-Door Policy Aims to Attract Artists and Community Members

October 31, 2014

“COME IN” was written on the sign in big and bold letters, inviting the public to join the festive evening created by Indigo Bleu Design Concepts to mark the second anniversary of its representation of artist Jerry Puryear.

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Local Press Company Builds Literary Scene

October 30, 2014

Just above a small engraving warehouse on Frankford Avenue is a collaborative space for writers. Walls are lined with ampersand prints and paintings by local artists, while crowded bookshelves overflow with both old and new works of

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