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Mayfair: This Week In The News — An Eclipse Party, Singing Summer Camp Concert And A Community Facing Challenges

August 25, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods–  Next City released a report listing Mayfair among a half dozen [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Bugs, Concerts, Donuts And Free Movies This Week

August 14, 2017 Bob Stewart 1

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Senior Night: Monday, Aug. 14, 5-7 p.m., Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion (8046 Frankford [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Southern Rock, Health Screening, DC VS Marvel Quizzo And More Happening This Week

August 7, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Breast Cancer Screening: Monday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m., Rep. John Taylor‘s office (4117 Longshore [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Japanese Whiskey, Night Market, Free Movie

July 31, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Summer Circus at Rolling Thunder: Monday, July 31, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Rolling Thunder Skating Rink [continue reading…]

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Mayfair: Free Movies And Concerts, Benefit Programs Enrollment Assistance (Again!), And More This Week

July 24, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Skating Through the Decades — Monday, July 24, 5-9:30 p.m.  (Rolling Thunder Skating [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Northeast: Future of the Devon is Still Uncertain

March 22, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/21260409] Mayfair’s Devon Theater for the Performing Arts may be closed, but some local residents said plans for its future are still alive, and they are working to reopen the theater. The performing arts center, [continue reading…]

Economy

Northeast: Residents Recall Devon Theater

February 7, 2011 5

Mayfair’s Devon Theater for the Performing Arts may be gone, but its memories live on for many area residents who grew up watching movies at this Frankford Avenue landmark. The Devon Theater for the Performing [continue reading…]

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