Where we go past the headlines and straight to the streets of Philadelphia
(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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Jennifer Johnston, Manager of Volunteer Program at the Pennsylvania SPCA, works with the volunteers t the SPCA and really gets things going when it comes to helping and having things run smoothly when an animal comes into the shelter. "At the shelter when you adopt, you really are saving the life of an animal! Each... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Ashley, is a Pet Care & Volunteer Coordinator, at the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, PAWS, located on 1810 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa, 19115. In the video, Ashley explains what a work day consists of. Ashley also explains that PAWS is a no kill shelter and the process of bringing a homeless or abandoned animal to the shelter. Also, the... Continue Reading →
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