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Arts and Entertainment

Comedy: Chris Wood Makes Fun of Life

April 24, 2018 Linvill Christopher

Chris Wood is a 31-year-old stand-up comedian that grew up in West Deptford, New Jersey and has been making a name for himself in the Philadelphia comedy scene. While working in an auto body repair

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Five Nightlife Entertainment Venues in Philadelphia

March 10, 2016 Breanna Elizabeth Keohane

Philadelphia is known for its top music venues, restaurants, open mic nights and things to do when it comes to nightlife in the City of Brotherly Love. However, there are hidden treasures within the brick

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five Venues for Affordable Live Music

June 10, 2015

Summer is here and for many music lovers in Philadelphia, that means finally some extra time to enjoy live music. While people weigh in on the increasing number of venues in the city, this competition has

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five Places Your Band Can Play in Philly

October 16, 2014

Philadelphia Neighborhoods’ arts and entertainment section is not a place that you will likely find gossip about Jay Z and Beyonce’s possible new baby, but rather how local Philadelphia-based artistic and entertainment acts are shaping

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