The Philly Homebrew Outlet (above), home to the Philadelphia Homebrew Club, serves as a depot for brewing connoisseurs. People from all walks of life often visit the outlet for beer-making supplies and advice. “We get people [continue reading…]
Imagine walking down the stairs into a small, dimly lit lounge where people are enjoying cocktails, dinner and small talk. Men are dressed in their finest suits, and the women have on pearls and satin [continue reading…]
A classic punk-rock band with snarky attitude, The Dead Milkmen finally began performing again this year. Kicking off with just a few precious gigs in sight, lead vocalist and keyboardist Rodney Anonymous got the band [continue reading…]
Put away your water bottles, sneakers and hand weights and take out your paint brushes and beads. The Philadelphia Sculpture Gym on Frankford Avenue is inspiring people to take off their sweaty socks and pull on [continue reading…]
If you like beer, baseball, not-so fine dining and spectacular light shows and if you have enough money for a checking account, then you would have loved all of these five iconic former Philadelphia companies. Schmidt’s [continue reading…]
Bella Vista, Italian for “beautiful sight,” is full of just that – beautiful sights. Settled by Italian immigrants, the neighborhood eventually welcomed more cultures creating a unique and diverse space full of both modern and [continue reading…]
Mantua has a thriving art scene that is constantly growing, expanding and finding new ways to connect with the community. Listed below are five places where artists and residents have come together to create positive influences throughout [continue reading…]
The concrete jungle of Philadelphia can sometimes drive citygoers mad. Regardless of your love or hate for city life, sometimes you just need an escape. Whether it be to a park to collect your thoughts [continue reading…]
In an effort to revive the Olde Kensington area, artists have strived to make art more accessible to the general public. Artists use places like the Crane Arts studios (above) to hold workshops that teach [continue reading…]
The City of Brotherly Love is musically rich, historically and currently. Chubby Checker was raised in South Philadelphia. Hall and Oates, the duo famous for penning and performing the soulful Rich Girl, call Philly their hometown. [continue reading…]
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