The People’s Emergency Center‘s mission is to nurture families, strengthen neighborhoods and advance change in West Philadelphia. “One of the suggestions, which came out of our recent neighborhood planning process, was the desire to turn up [continue reading…]
Good music, good vibes and good times were offered up for anyone wanting to join in on the fun at a local DJ’s house this last week. DJ Royale is known in Philadelphia for pumping up [continue reading…]
[vimeo 76491483] Locust Moon Comics held its second annual Comics Fest at the Rotunda Saturday, Oct.5. Comics ranged from the traditional Marvel characters to literary figures, military figures, animals and retro-inspired illustrations. Panelists also held discussions [continue reading…]
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…]
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…]
Turning trash into treasure only happens on HGTV, right? Wrong. Elisabeth Garson, a South Philadelphia copywriter, saw potential for the otherwise vast waste of land at the corner of Broad Street and Washington Ave. At [continue reading…]
Anne Palmer, a professional speaker and author, shared her near-death experience with a group of intent listeners inside Mt. Airy bar Goat Hollow. “It was 105 degrees for three weeks,” Palmer emphasized. “Not outside. 105 degrees [continue reading…]
Pictures: Videos: Dal East ‘Creature’ in Maboneng, Johannesburg Camo Erase mural in Newtown, Johannesburg Love mural, unknown artist Murals and assorted tags in Troyeville Johannesburg Unknown artist mural in Troyeville, Johannesburg [continue reading…]
[vimeo 69430787] “Where were you when Michael Jackson died?” artist Marcella Marsella said as she started her presentation of art work. While a few people remembered their location, others remained silent. Marsella began her slideshow with [continue reading…]
Mycea Morris-Hayes was walking down Germantown Avenue on her way to the library when she saw that the door of Germantown’s Town Hall was open. Curiosity drove her to walk up the stone stairs into [continue reading…]
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