Features

Essex Squeeze comes to heart of Northern Liberties

Where does New York City turn to for validation? Philly, of course. A brand-new, healthy juice bar and café, Essex Squeeze, has chosen Northern Liberties as its first venture outside...

Puppy Party highlights Evil Genius summer celebration events

Summer is in full swing and the Evil Genius Beer Company is fully prepared to make this summer very memorable. Starting with a Family Fest on July 20, the...

Helping kids think clearly and write with clarity

Ensuring students have all of the support that they need is at the heart of the Mighty Writers’ mission. Founded by Tim Whitaker in 2009,...

Connecting with fans on and off the field

KelseyRae Semon knew she wanted to be a cheerleader since she saw her older sister cheer at Frankford Boys Club for their football team....

Pedal Power

Last Wednesday morning, Christian Guinan parked along Kensington Avenue in a black Toyota Tundra with nine bicycles loaded into the bed. The bikes, which...

Derek Ayres’ art is rocking its way into the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

In what seems to be the latest edition of how artists were inspired by pandemic, South Philly sculpture artist Derek Ayres is slated to...

These two Bridesburg teens have won a prestigious city youth worker award

Two Bridesburg teenagers, Peter Frankunas and Emily Peck, earlier this month were crowned two of the city Department of Parks and Recreation’s 2021 Outstanding...

NoLibs’ 2nd Street corridor is slated for a redesign

As the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District enters its third full year of operation, it expects its population to nearly double in two short...

Around Town

Current Edition Star