Where we go past the headlines and straight to the streets of Philadelphia
Aaron Nevins, co-founder of Good Good Comedy, thinks if the apocalypse happened tomorrow, the world would be fine — as long as the comedians survived. Members of the Philly comedy community lent their individual skills, ranging from handiwork to business knowledge, to help him and co-founder Kate Banford open a permanent Good Good Comedy Theatre... Continue Reading →
Midtown Village is one of the most historic parts of Philadelphia, but many do not associate it with the great past this city holds. This is where Ben Franklin conducted his kite experiment on 12th and Chestnut, the birthplace of Stetson Hats, and even was home to the very first public library. What this area has... Continue Reading →
During the summer, on a warm Wednesday night, there is a multiple amount of activities to take on, but this past summer, Center City Sips dominated happy hour. Center City Sips, which is informally known as “Sips” is a common pastime for happy hour goers. In various venues throughout the city, the public was... Continue Reading →
On the small, cobblestone block of Church Street in Old City, Sarah York pours a pumpkin spice latte, something she has been doing over the last thirteen years at Old City Coffee. York, now an operations manager, says pumpkin spice was always an option on their menu. “We carry all the savory pumpkin stuff,” said York.... Continue Reading →
What began as a BYO cheesesteak joint in an old, abandoned garage has grown into a staple of Philadelphia's bar culture. Garage is a concept created by well-known Philadelphia restaurant owner Jason Evenchick, with other partners, who owns several successful bars in the city. Evenchick wanted to create a stripped-down, back-to-basics type of bar. The... Continue Reading →
Everyone knows that in Philadelphia we eat cheesesteaks. Not everyone knows that many Philadelphians do not have the option to eat healthier foods. According to a study released in 2014 by The Reinvestment Fund, an equal opportunity provider based in Philadelphia, this city is home to over 100,000 people who live in food deserts, or... Continue Reading →
Over the weekend, Midtown Village had their 11th annual Fall Festival. If you are from the city, this area is better known to you as the "Gayborhood." This festival is very unique because traffic is blocked off from Broad to 11th streets, and then from Locust to Chestnut. Midtown Village is a vibrant chunk of the... Continue Reading →
Scour the map to find some of the most fun and unique cultural events going on in Philly from a screening of "The Lego Movie" to a night full of the Blues in University City. There is definitely an event for everyone on here and some of these events require registration, so make sure you... Continue Reading →
Who better to tell you where to go on a Friday night than a local who's been going to Philly events since birth? Zach Bourgeois is a South Jersey native and he's been to more than just a random weekend street festival. From Made in America to Red Bull events he's seen some of the... Continue Reading →
Jake Gibbons, a senior journalism major at Philadelphia’s Temple University, has chosen to explore and report on the broad topic of art in the city. The decision to choose this beat was not made lightly, and in an interview with Gibbons we are given substantial insight into how the choice was made, and what plans... Continue Reading →
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