https://vimeo.com/76554962] Hoards of people recently bustled down Lyceum Avenue in Roxborough for the first ever Roxtoberfest. With dunk tanks, face painting, live music and a moon bounce, the event was suited not only to adults [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/76660608] Philadelphia’s newest charter high school is revolutionizing the way in which young minds learn. The String Theory School, located at the former GlaxoSmithKline building at 16th and Vine, offers its students a top tier [continue reading…]
In line with its dedication to combat city hunger and promote nutrition, Solid Rock United Methodist Church will host its Harvest Festival on Oct. 25. The event, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., will feature free [continue reading…]
A sit-in food truck just became the new Sunday brunch. Guerilla Ultima, run by Chef Robert Legget, is an American BBQ food truck in Philadelphia. Like any other mobile restaurant in the city, it makes [continue reading…]
Port Richmond locals enjoyed the final “Second Saturdays” event of the season on October 12. The monthly street festival created by a board of Port Richmond locals kicked off in August. Activities included face painting, [continue reading…]
Whether you frequent the area or have just stopped by for a visit over the weekend, you probably heard about the breath of fresh air that Manayunk’s own Couch Tomato Café and Bistro has brought [continue reading…]
Technology advancements have allowed for information to be spread almost anywhere. In an effort to incorporate modern communication tools, educators around the world are experimenting with online courses in order to accommodate even the busiest [continue reading…]
The city announced last week a new mobile and web application for its PhillyRising Collaborative. PhillyRising, which is run through the Managing Director’s Office, targets high-crime areas where there are quality of life concerns and [continue reading…]
[vimeo 77004288] Located in the heart of Fishtown, the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym offers Philadelphians a place to both view various forms of amazing local art and an outlet to create some of their own. Founded in [continue reading…]
New vibes are flowing into Point Breeze with Newbold’s newest yoga space, reNew Yoga Studio, at 1508 Moore Street. In an aromatic, light-filled room freshened with eucalyptus and nag champa incense, students can relax and take [continue reading…]
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