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Arts and Entertainment

South Street: Philly’s One Stop Music Shop

June 27, 2017Shawn Patterson

BridgeSet Sound is a music head’s dream. Whether you are looking for vinyl records, musical instruments of all kinds or even lessons, BridgeSet Sound, located at 710 South St., is the place to go. Steven Harner (left, above) and

Featured Stories

Kensington: Getting Under The Skin Of Jake DelBene

June 27, 2017Danielle Nick and

Myke Chambers carefully selects the tattooers he wants working for him at his shop, Seven Swords Tattoo Company in Kensington. “Getting a tattoo is an experience people will remember for the rest of their lives,” Chambers said.

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Kingsessing: AFRICOM Serves As Center Of African Immigrant Community

June 26, 2017Max Buchdahl and

Eric Edi arrived in the United States in 1999 from his native Ivory Coast during a turbulent time in many West African countries. Conflicts in countries such as Liberia, Sudan and Eritrea left many refugees

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Local Artist Makes Fine Art More Accessible To Consumers

June 26, 2017Ana Padilla

Philadelphia artist Jessica Joy London has a unique process when it comes to painting. Using natural materials like leaves, rocks and even some onion skins with a mixture of ink and water, she is able to

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Juniata Park: Everybody Knows Rose Webster

June 23, 2017Kevin Hayes and

Rose Webster’s car transmission blew the other week. For most people waiting while the garage assessed the vehicle’s damage, the city’s public transit would have to suffice in the meantime. But Webster has customers, senior

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Germantown: From Liberia To Philadelphia, Strengthening Community With History And Art

June 22, 2017Steven Kelsey and

Trapeta Mayson has lived in the Germantown community for 20 years. She has served as the executive director at Historic Germantown since August 2014 and feels like it is a perfect fit for her interests.

Environment

Germantown: Bringing The Farm Life To The City

June 22, 2017Steven Kelsey

Philadelphia holds the fifth largest city population in the United States and largely is made up of rowhomes and businesses along busy streets. One of the major identifiers for large cities is that the high

Fishtown

Fishtown: Tapping Into The Life Of An Irish Evil Genius

June 21, 2017Danielle Nick and

Trevor Hayward left his home in Ireland and came to the United States in 2007 to continue his education. He is now the co-owner of Evil Genius Beer Company, which opened March 8, 2017 on Front

Cobbs Creek

Spruce Hill: Musician Gets Personal At West Philly Porchfest

June 21, 2017Erinn Kovar

Spenser Colmbs has a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a certificate in neuroscience from Temple University. He has a friendly, honest demeanor that helps make his day job as an insurance agent a little bit

Education

Juniata Park: Alumni Keep Spirit Alive In Word And Deed

June 20, 2017Colton Shaw

When Northeast Catholic High School shuttered in 2010, many of its alums were understandably upset. Ask any of the graying men in their signature red caps and sweaters you might see around Northeast Philly, warming

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