The Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Arts, or PhilaMOCA as it's commonly known, has been a mainstay of arts and culture in Philadelphia for years and has gained both national and international notoriety. The curator, Eric Bresler, describes the history of the space and how it transformed from a family mausoleum business, to a recording studio, to... Continue Reading →
Music Lovers Can Vibe To A New Beat At Johnny Brenda’s
The music scene in Philadelphia is as diverse as the people who live in this city. It is not hard to find a new genre or new band, especially if you go to Johnny Brenda's in Fishtown on N. Frankford Ave. This vintage-style bar doubles as a music venue to give you the best of... Continue Reading →
Villanova Students Developing Tool to Help Cable Companies Save Energy
Big city, big cable and big energy savings? Comcast is one of the largest companies in the Philadelphia area, ranking 37th on the 2016 Fortune 500 list. It is also the largest cable provider in the nation. Now the corporation is part of an effort, led by a local professional association partnered with local students, for... Continue Reading →
Violent Robberies in Chinatown Inspire Community Rally to Seek Solution
A recent string of robberies, specifically of homes above Chinese restaurants, have been occurring in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood. According to police, two suspects were arrested in August this year, but there are still others carrying out similar crimes who have not been caught yet. According to the Philadelphia Police Department’s Crime Mapper feature, in... Continue Reading →
The Growth of the Gayborhood Through the Midtown Fall Festival
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 →
Center City’s “Sips” Exhibited High Entertainment And Economic Value For Philadelphia
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 →
Stetson Miller, the Voice of Philadelphia’s Local Businesses
Stetson is prepared to give the most in depth coverage of Philadelphia's local businesses Stetson Miller is a Bryn Mawr, Pa. native but spent his early childhood in New York City. He' has had his fair share of experience with local business. This is why he saw local business as being the most logical beat to... Continue Reading →