https://vimeo.com/24965905] Professor Roger Barth of West Chester is not your ordinary chemistry professor. The name of one of his West Chester University classes is called “The Chemistry of Beer.” Yes, that brewed alcoholic drink that [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24794312] Imagine a place surrounded by stark urban blight where you hear the bright sounds of music, laughter of children and see engaging artwork, such as shiny mosaics and colorful murals, on all the walls around [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24823567] Founded in 1933 by Joseph Jankowski, the Polish American String Band has been entertaining audiences, both young and old, for decades with its traditional, powerful polka sound. Headquartered on the corner of East [continue reading…]
In the heart of South Philadelphia lies a small yet dedicated neighborhood organization. The Newbold Civic Association, formed in 2006, was created to serve as a forum for residents to share their concerns and interests [continue reading…]
Along the historic Frankford Avenue sits a furniture store that directly deals with pieces that are both historic and contemporary. Although many faces are new to Fishtown, Michael Tonuci and his son Steven have been [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24805948] The Hammer of Glory, or what many Northeast natives refer to as the “HOG,” left Northeast Philly’s own Hop Angel Brauhaus early Friday morning to kick off Philly Beer Week 2011. Philly Beer Week is [continue reading…]
One barbershop in North Central strives to live up to its name by bringing out the beauty in all its clients in an atmosphere that feels like home. Completely Beautiful, located at 1617 Cecil B. [continue reading…]
After 40 years of selling art, Bruce Kravetz took up photography. From refugees in Ethiopia and Palestine to tribes in Papua New Guinea, he has been documenting the darker side of life since 2005. Kravetz [continue reading…]
A large studio holds equipment, gadgets and everyday items often found laying discarded on the streets or just laying unused around the house. The things that are made with these items however prove that [continue reading…]
When Sarah Stolfa created the business plan for the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, she thought it would be a commercial enterprise. But she soon realized that the community needed something more. “For profit galleries represent [continue reading…]
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