Brandywine Workshop has been a printmaking and arts education center since 1972. Located at 728 S. Broad St., it has attracted artists from 15 different countries which includes Russia, Europe, Whales and Caribbean countries. Although it [continue reading…]
Bigler Street, between 13th and 10th Streets, can be considered the last residential block before reaching the entertainment and stadium complex in South Philadelphia. Although separated by the Schuylkill Expressway, this complex is visible to [continue reading…]
With over 300 stores, restaurants and local businesses, South Street remains a staple attraction. A ten block long section of South Street, located a few blocks from Philadelphia’s Center City, this area attracts tourists, curious [continue reading…]
Leaders and members of several organizations in South Philadelphia and around Greater Philadelphia met recently at the Mummers Museum, 1102 S. Second St., for the first Neighborhood Leadership Conference. “It’s a conversation between and among [continue reading…]
Catharine Park met its goal of raising $2,500 from local residents over the weekend. The challenge, sponsored by The David G. Orphanides & Associates, P.C. Attorneys at Law, was to have residents raise $2,500 by March [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/63059954] Pam Zenzola will admit that since she’s moved into her townhouse on the 1300 block of Federal Street she has made an effort to purchase at least one item from the Rosa Food Product [continue reading…]
The Passyunk Square Civic Association recently hosted its second annual P’unk Square Community Art Show and Auction where neighborhood residents gathered at the Theatre Exile, 1340 S. 13th St., for a night full of art, [continue reading…]
[vimeo 62800136] A large crowd recently gathered for a rally at Love Park in support of immigration reform. Several organizations including Juntos were involved with the event. One of the key speakers was Miguel Andrade. He [continue reading…]
Director Dom Gardner has been with the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts since it first opened in 1966. “I was in the union and I left town,” Gardner said. “When I moved [continue reading…]
The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association does not have its own dedicated office space. Instead, this organization utilizes the back office at the Fumo Family Branch Library, 2437 S. Broad St., for its general body [continue reading…]
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