Rich Chodak believes and worships the Holy Trinity, but it's not a trio that most people are familiar with. His ideology focuses around the guitar--a string instrument he also happens to sell, repair, and teach as the longtime owner of Bluebond Guitars near the corner of Fourth and South streets in Philadelphia. "It's like a puzzle,"... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens brings out an array of emotions for local residents, tourists
Josephine Slavsky, who has worked as the Visitor Relations Manager at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens on South Street in Center City for over three years, has discovered that the art exhibit attracts all visitors with its array of colors and texture.
The real Repo Man: A look inside the life of Repo Records owner Dan Matherson
It was early spring in 1984. In select movie theaters across the country, Repo Man, starring Emilio Estevez as a punk rock rebel living in Los Angeles, made its premiere on the big screen. Initial reviews of the film were so positive, they ultimately left a lasting mark on a number of cult movements. But Repo Man also... Continue Reading →
Jake Galli hopes to find Philly’s next Hall & Oates on local music beat
Jake Galli has never played an instrument. He can't read a sheet of music. All he can do is watch, listen and enjoy, which is more than enough for him. But the Phoenixville, Pa. native, who is in his third year studying journalism at Temple University, was recently assigned to cover local musicians and bands in the... Continue Reading →