https://vimeo.com/18395020] From the age of four, Carl Bahner knew he wanted a life in music. The only issue was that he didn’t know what instrument he wanted to play. “My aunt had a piano and [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393687] The area around Third and Fairmount streets is generally a quiet residential block. But on Thursday nights from six to nine, the sidewalks shake and ears ring with sounds of kids yelling and balls [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393225] The full crowd that rocked out to local bands with names such as Agent Moosehead, Psychedelphia and The Big Dirty didn’t reek of marijuana. But they were in full support of it. PhillyNORML, the [continue reading…]
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https://vimeo.com/18393305] When President George Washington and his family inhabited the Deshler-Morris House in the 1790s they brought along a 23-person entourage that was in charge of making sure the household ran efficiently. This support system [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18641334] Dinner at the Vu residence in Point Breeze is served in traditional Vietnamese style. Plate after plate of rice, fried fish, chicken stew and tripe are placed on newspapers spread over the cherry-stained wood [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18394663] For most people a typical night around town doesn’t include spinning on the floor, flipping in the air and standing on their heads. But for Philly’s B-boys and girls it’s practically an every day [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393704] Nestled above Fiesta Pizza and Valentino African Food Store is a 5,000-square-foot yoga studio that offers more than a good stretch and a reiki massage. On the last Sunday of every month Studio 34 [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393808] Recycling has recently become one of the most conscious sustainability efforts. People can easily toss a plastic bottle or a cardboard cup into a receptacle, but what about a piece of furniture? The answer [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393082] The Rev. Joseph Genito, the pastor at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church and Shrine at Broad and Ellsworth streets in South Philadelphia, has listened to confessions and absolved parishioners of their sins for [continue reading…]
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