The Germantown Artists Roundtable is made up of a group of artists, musicians and music lovers who work together toward creating a unique arts district in Germantown. “For so long, Germantown has been given a [continue reading…]
Countless cakes, cookies and other tantalizing pastries fill the cases of Oteri’s Italian Bakery, a family-owned business since 1904. The sweet-smelling bake shop and deli at 4919 N. 5th St. bustles with activity daily. And [continue reading…]
After a long day working at an environmental center, Ted Mosher ventures to Sharktown on Cecil B. Moore Ave., a haven for creative minds with various artistic backgrounds from all over Philadelphia. Mosher’s artistic trade [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
The concept of connecting with neighbors has become something of an urban myth in modern living, which revolves smartphones and computers. But in the hustle and flow of everyday life, certain organizations, like the Newbold Neighbors [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/75887874] The Tiberino dynasty has established an ongoing legacy in Philadelphia. As a familial collective of artists, they have worked together to combat social issues and raise social awareness through their art. Most recently, that [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/75906341] Education does not come just from textbooks anymore. Schools in Philadelphia are taking a different route and are taking students outside of the classroom in order to get the most out of their education. [continue reading…]
Philadelphia has experienced a wave of vandalism with a cause on the streets over the past several months. Anti-sexual harassment stamps have been spotted in Center City, Northern Liberties and primarily in South Philadelphia, ranging from [continue reading…]
Caffeine addicts in South Philadelphia will soon have another coffeehouse to add to the collection of haunts south of Washington Avenue. For two and a half years, the renovation process and opening of The Pharmacy [continue reading…]
It’s not unusual to walk through Whitman and encounter some type of structure that is either a vacant lot, abandoned property or building under construction. On the corner of Oregon Avenue and Swanson Street lies [continue reading…]
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