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HomeRock to the Future

Rock to the Future

Education

Kensington: Rock to the Future is Bringing Music Education to Philadelphia

June 6, 2024Rachel Williams

A nonprofit organization dedicated to music education supports academic growth and economic empowerment by offering cost-free, student-centered music programs for Philadelphia’s youth

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Rock To The Future Providing More Than Music Education to Philly Youth

July 21, 2017Jared Phillips

When Rock to the Future was started seven years ago, it had one clear goal in mind. The Kensington-based non-profit wanted to provide Philly youth an opportunity to learn instruments with after-school programs and summer camps, but

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Local Bands Gear Up for Clark Park Fest

June 2, 2014

Since 1970, the Clark Park Music and Arts Festival has been a summer staple in the West Philadelphia area, attracting local musical acts, artists and vendors. This year’s festival is at the end of the month,

Casino

Casinos: SugarHouse Gives Back To Community

May 27, 2014tub10245

As part of the Community Benefits Agreement with SugarHouse Casino, the Penn Treaty Special Services District has received $500,000 per year from SugarHouse since opening in 2010. Once SugarHouse’s second phase is finished, presumably bringing

Education

Kensington: Rock to the Future Brings Free Music Education to the Community

February 22, 2012

Rock to the Future, an after-school program, offers Kensington and neighboring residents free music lessons, homework help and a social environment for students who would otherwise never see the benefits of music education. Jessica McKay,

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