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Where we go past the headlines and straight to the streets of Philadelphia
The combined mission of ending food waste and hunger in the United States is an immense one, but one that has been taken on by a young entrepreneur in the northeast region of the country. CEO Evan Lutz started his company called Hungry Harvest from his dorm room at the University of Maryland in 2014.... Continue Reading →
Every year the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department chose one park to be the “signature site” during “Love Your Park” fall-service day. This year, the seventh annual Love Your Park event brought volunteers and media attention to Malcom X Memorial Park. This park was chosen out of over 90 parks... Continue Reading →
The Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade kicked off at 16th and Market streets on Sunday, Nov. 6 to show appreciation for the veterans who fought for our country over the years. Citizens of Philadelphia lined the sidewalks of Market Street to cheer on, and more importantly, thank the veterans who traveled down in the parade. Jerry Polonsky,... Continue Reading →
A 2015 Pew Research study of Philadelphia said not only did homicide rates in Philly slightly increase, but Frankford had the highest crime rate out of any other neighborhood in Philly. After speaking to a police officer and a local business owner, Frankford does not sound like such a dangerous place.
https://youtu.be/4buDz3nIUt4 The Woodmere Art Museum has been putting on its seasonal Friday Night Jazz shows for the past seven years, bringing historically charged performances from the Philadelphia based Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, who have been performing locally and releasing albums since 1979. Warren Oree, upright bassist, leader, and founder of the group, was available... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps49XMF5EyI On Monday night Temple University hosted the second and final U.S. Senate debate for the state of Pennsylvania. This debate happened on a college campus, even though millennials are the lowest turn out group for elections every year. Through different studies and statistics, it can be seen that these events are very important for... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/cIa5ATNkylg Museum Without Walls is a project designed to allow everyone to learn more about the arts in Philadelphia. Their interactive app tells the unique stories and history of 80+ statues around the art museum and in parks such as Rittenhouse Square.
In a time where getting by as a musician may be harder than ever, local Philadelphia man Darryl Clark explains how and why he got his start on being a street-performing musician. With just a guitar and a small amp, the love of music triumphs over all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVzoesAz5rg&feature=youtu.be
Ciao Philadelphia is a collection of over seventy events taking place in the city during the month of October, which is Italian Heritage month. Consul General Andrea Canepari talks about the goals and details of this large organization.
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