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University City: Local Artists Collaborate on Mural at International House

February 20, 2012

The Philadelphia International House was home to a wash of brightly colored acrylic paint this weekend as local artists worked on an in-house abstract mural. Philadelphia-based artists Paul Santoleri and Mauro Zamora painted for six

University City: Science Center Receives Business Incubation Delegation

February 13, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36677260] The National Business Incubation Association has awarded its coveted Soft Landings designation to the University City Science Center’s incubation program. The science center’s nonprofit incubation program aims to promote the University City neighborhood and

University City: Local Group Acknowledges Unsung Jewish Writers

February 13, 2012

Kelly Writers House, located on University of Pennsylvania’s campus, was packed for an appreciation of little-known Jewish authors, poets and playwrights. Alexa Bryn, a former intern for the group, organized last week’s presentation that featured

University City: African Dance Troupe Upholds Ancient Tradition with Song and Dance

February 6, 2012

The historic Iron Gate Theatre housed a special two-night event honoring the tradition of African dance. The event organizer, the African Rhythms Drum and Dance Troupe, has been performing at the University of Pennsylvania for

University City: Local Artists Teach Classes for Residents

January 31, 2012

University City Arts League is the unofficial community center of West University City. The league is a nonprofit organization that has art classes for children and adults. Its after-school arts programs have been the most

Technically Philly: First Lego League Starts Robotics Championships

January 30, 2012

Hotdog hats, bright white lab coats and Rosie the Riveter costumes set the atmosphere this weekend for the Penn First Lego League Championship Tournament, held in the Irvine auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania. FLL,

University City: Farmers’ Market Thrives Despite Economy, Weather and Other Food Alternatives

January 30, 2012

In recent economic times, many would think the farmers’ market was struggling like many other small businesses. But John King has been at 39th Street and Lancaster Avenue for 12 years and shows no signs

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