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Where we go past the headlines and straight to the streets of Philadelphia
Colwin Williams said getting access to a gun is as easy as buying a pack of cigarettes. “You hear it all the time, we don’t control gun legislation, nor do we control the manufacturing of guns,” he said. According to a dataset from the City of Philadelphia — accessible on the data portal Open Data Philly... Continue Reading →
When Leah Dirkse, found out about Woman Organized Against Rape, she had just begun counseling to process her own experience of sexual assault. Dirkse, who was an undergraduate student at that moment, found out about the organization when she went to see The Penn Vagina Monologues, which raises money for WOAR every year. "I felt... Continue Reading →
For those of us who work or go to school within the city of Philadelphia, cost efficiency in our daily lives is always something that lingers on our minds almost constantly. With the cost of housing in our fair city on the rise, we now have something new to heap upon the plate of ever-growing... Continue Reading →
You can escape from constant car horns, cement buildings, and noisy restaurants without leaving the city. Philadelphia has a few parks and green spaces that can be your oasis. Collins Park and the green roof at the Free Library of Philadelphia are two places that are in Center City Philadelphia, and they are very easily... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia's Magic Garden is located on South Street. In 1994, Isaiah Zagar started creating art in the vacant lot near his studio. That vacant lot is now the incredible Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. From tours to events, you can always find a reason to visit the gardens. Josephine Slavsky is the Visitor Relations Manager, and she... Continue Reading →
Bartending has become a key factor on several venues, such as, lounges, nightclubs, parties and others. Louis Diorio, who is a bartender at Ruby Tuesdays, will give us some insight on how bartending is more than mixing vodka with cranberry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSog4Y1o_-w&feature=youtu.be
The Edgar Allan Poe House in Philadelphia is a National Historic site. Their upcoming event includes a tour through the home, and a peak inside the mind of the writer. Understanding where Poe lived help the audience truly realize the inspiration for many of his famous writings. https://youtu.be/locaI05QUKU Feature image: The Edgar Allan Poe... Continue Reading →
Jorian Veintidos’ life changed when he found out he was HIV positive. Now, as an HIV tester, he uses his experience to help change the lives of others who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS for the better. “Knowing my status is a way I change how people think about HIV,” said Veintidos, who works at... Continue Reading →
As Philadelphia's population grows, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia - a nonprofit aiming to improve conditions for cyclists around the city - pushes yet another campaign. Titled “Hub and Spoke”, the campaign aims to implement a network of new, protected bike lanes – separated from motor vehicle lanes “by a b uffer, physical barrier,... Continue Reading →
Unless you have been living under a rock the past few years, you will have no doubt heard of or seen products at your local ACME or Dunkin’ Donuts that have been engulfed by the flavor sensation that has been sweeping the nation. With it being found in products ranging from potato chips to even... Continue Reading →
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