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Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: iMPeRFeCT Gallery Celebrates Two Years, Despite Rocky Start

July 10, 2014 0

Rocio Cabello and Renny Molenaar are the proud owners of iMPeRFeCT Gallery on Greene Street in Germantown. Neatly tucked away behind the shops and restaurants of Chelten Avenue, this gallery brings art to a neighborhood [continue reading…]

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Fishtown: Philadelphia Sculpture Gym Works to Promote Local Art

October 21, 2013 0

[vimeo 77004288] Located in the heart of Fishtown, the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym offers Philadelphians a place to both view various forms of amazing local art and an outlet to create some of their own. Founded in [continue reading…]

Social Issues

Plan Philly: School Buyers Use Different Tactics with Surrounding Communities

December 6, 2012 2

The School District of Philadelphia began closing, consolidating and selling off schools in conjunction with its facilities master planning process in 2010. This plan was put into motion in the face of the estimated 70,000 [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Gallery Promotes Local Artists

April 17, 2012 1

If there’s one thing worth knowing about Chestnut Hill, Steve Berg, a local artist and co-owner of the Nichols Berg Gallery, said it’s that the area is a “hotbed of artists teeming with talent.” Berg [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Cedar Park: Gift Boutique Houses Local Treasures

May 26, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/24198091] Many structures in West Philadelphia harbor a rich history. VIX Emporium, located on 5009 Baltimore Ave., is no different. The unique gift boutique not only houses handcrafted jewelry, locally designed cards, ceramics and all [continue reading…]

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