(Photo Taken: Francesca Ruscio) For many Italians today, growing up on those sweet memories of breaking Easter Bread every year is a favorite Easter memory. "Easter is a bigger holiday for us than Christmas here at the store and within my family," says co-owner Maria Nappi-Grispino of the Altomonte's Italian Market. Even though it's considered one of... Continue Reading →
Practice Makes Perfect at Philadelphia Artists’ Collective
What does it take to prepare for a stage production? In just four short weeks, the Philadelphia Artists' Collective puts on a production of "He Who Gets Slapped," an adaptation of the 1924 silent film of the same name. In addition to acting, the entire cast doubles as the show's orchestra. A production decision most recently... Continue Reading →
Fairmount Is More Than Just The Art Museum
Fairmount is a neighborhood within the Center City District of Philadelphia. Its boundaries are north of Spring Garden Street, west of Broad Street, south of Girard Avenue and east of The Schuylkill River. Fairmount is sometimes referred to as the "Art Museum Area for its proximity to and association with the Art Museum. Dylan Ostrow,... Continue Reading →
The Off Season Isn’t Hurting the Starr Restaurants of AC
High-volume is what Starr employees expect when they arrive to work each day in Philadelphia. At Starr, and for nearly any restaurant in a city holding over 1.5 million people, you have to expect to be busy at some point. The winters do get slow at times, but the business never is completely "dead," as... Continue Reading →
Music for SEPTA Commuters: From Fun Play to Street Performer
Louis Dennis is a street musician who can currently be found playing music for the commuters passing by at SEPTA's Suburban Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dennis has a profound background in classical jazz, and plays numerous instruments, his favorites being the accordion and flute. He got his start on music at just the age of... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Service While Serving
Of the 19 Starr restaurants around Philadelphia, Buddakan is on the higher scale when it comes to atmosphere, service, and (of course) cost. Located between 4th and 3rd Street on Chestnut Street in the historic part of the city, Buddakan's menu offers Asian-fusion style dishes which include a variety of dim sum and noodles.... Continue Reading →
Gennaro’s Journey to a New World
You think one could hardly remember taking on a one-way journey at such a young age. Gennaro Vuono came to America many decades ago, highly dependent on the life his parents promised him and his baby brother. Here is a family of Italian Immigrants who sacrificed everything they had in order to provide for their... Continue Reading →
Not Your Average Theatergoing Experience at FringeArts
Fringe festivals have been around since 1947, when the inaugural festival was held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Fast forward 50 years to 1997, when the first fringe festival occurred right in Philadelphia. Since then, FringeArts has been working its way into the Philly theatre scene, providing unique productions and a casual atmosphere. Hallie Martenson, the FringeArts communications... Continue Reading →
Commuting for Love: Grabbing Flowers on the Run!
Butch Foley is the owner of the Philadelphia Flower Market at SEPTA's Suburban Station in Philadelphia. In the video, Foley explains what his daily work day consists of. Foley also explains the process of picking out flowers for commuters who want to bring a smile to the faces of their loved ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7G8FA6zz7E&feature=youtu.be
The Necessary Preparations For An Open House
Dylan Ostrow, a Philadelphia Fox and Roach Realtor,lays out the necessary steps that need to happen before an open house can occur. While most of these steps are done by the realtor, it is essential for the homeowner to keep their apartment clean and presentable. It is the realtor's job to show the best... Continue Reading →