Where we go past the headlines and straight to the streets of Philadelphia
Construction of the Viaduct Rail Park has the potential to put homeless living situation in jeopardy. Michael Garden of Friends of the Rail Park addresses the organization's stance on the situation and discusses solutions. https://youtu.be/6tucO-bw4iA
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 →
For most yoga classes, the environment is usually peaceful and quiet. Yoga gives people a chance to relax and reflect within themselves, however, at Sound Space on West Girard Avenue, yoga is much different from what many people are used to. LeeAnn Doncevic, the yoga instructor, teaches her class much differently. Doncevic teaches a three-week... Continue Reading →
The Puff Boy, from advertisement poster for the Unnamed Film Festival / Vladislav Solomakhin Philadelphia is not known for its nightlife or its movie industry. Everyone knows that the casinos are in Las Vegas, the night clubs are in Miami, and that movies are filmed in Los Angeles and New York. Historically, the impact of... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia’s $500 million Rebuild program could produce a practice that increases the investment in businesses owned by minorities, women or businesses owned by people with disabilities. The project aims to improve facilities at parks, libraries and recreation centers around the city. At a community informational meeting yesterday at Martin Luther King Recreation Center, Rebuild leaders... Continue Reading →
From a barbecue place to Mexican restaurant, and now one of the main venues in the Philly dance scene, Lucha Cartel is one of the dedicated lounges that clear out tables after dinner rush to allow its visitors to make a dance party. There isn’t a lack of dance clubs or musical variety in Philadelphia,... 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 →
Transformation Tuesday isn’t just one day a week anymore. Through the nation people are grabbing onto the trend of making their body’s look more appealing in and outside of clothing. Some say people are becoming obsessed with the gym and the lengths people go to get the body they want. How far is too far,... Continue Reading →
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