Tag: Chip Frenette

South Philadelphia: The City Unites over Soccer

July 5, 2017Tracy Yatsko and

The city will host the second annual Philadelphia International Unity Cup , a 48-team regional, World Cup soccer-style tournament, this fall with the final match set to take place at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 11. In addition to

Fairmount Park: Historic Homes Have Stories to Tell

June 30, 2017Tracy Yatsko and

The Charms of Fairmount Park are six historic houses with six different stories to tell. Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, Historic Strawberry Mansion and Woodford are maintained as historic house museums. Some people

Fishtown: Get Up’s Gettin’ it in the Park

June 30, 2017Tracy Yatsko and

Anyone who has been to the Electric Factory in the Callowhill neighborhood has seen local artist Get Up’s creations on the walls inside. The 31-year-old Kensington native has been creating street art in the city since