Recently named the 10th most miserable sports city in the United States, many Philadelphia sports fans have looked beyond the Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Eagles and Union for enjoyable sports viewing. Chickie’s and Pete’s and XFINITY [continue reading…]
While the United States had been described as a melting pot of cultural diversity, immigration reform has been a controversial topic due to concerns such as the weak economy and national security. For six years, Steven Larin [continue reading…]
On the door to Room 127 on the ground floor of City Hall, the “5 p.m.” closing time sign is peeling off. Scott Brown, director of the Veterans Advisory Commission, leads the agency established by [continue reading…]
When yoga aficionado and newly certified teacher, Justine Bacon visited the Black Swan Studios in Austin, Texas last summer, she found budding business style that lacked a presence in Philadelphia. Black Swan, like several other [continue reading…]
Rock, Paper, Scissors may seem like a childish game to most people but for the members of the Pabst Blue Ribbon Philadelphia Rock Paper Scissors City League Championship Series, it is a very serious endeavor. [continue reading…]
It’s not always easy being green, but TreePhilly works to bring this color back into “The City of Arborly Love.” This organization is part of the Greenworks Philadelphia plan. TreePhilly and its events are partnered [continue reading…]
Philadelphia’s vibrant bar scene may seem like too much too handle. So, we searched high and low for the five best sports bars in the city. Buffalo Billiards (118 Chestnut Street) Buffalo Billiards is located [continue reading…]
Every Thursday night, the 12th Street Gym’s intimate basketball court is overrun by young professionals – but not for business. Instead they’re busy playing dodge ball in a competitive league run through the Philadelphia Sports [continue reading…]
It may seem like it is taking a while for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to issue Philadelphia’s second gaming license, but the wait is nothing that the city has not been through before. [continue reading…]
Nestled in a sea of row homes, Clemente Park and Playground is usually booming with kids of all ages enjoying after-school activities. Named after legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente, the park is a safe place [continue reading…]
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