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20th Juried Art Exhibition at William Way LGBT Community Center Celebrates 20 Years of LGBTQ+ Art

Philadelphia-based William Way LGBT Community Center (1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA) is thrilled to announce the return of its 20th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, on view beginning November 5...

American Mythologies Exhibition at Germantown Historical Society

The Germantown Historical Society (5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA) is thrilled to announce the launch of American Mythologies, a new exhibition showcasing the work of acclaimed Philadelphia-based artists Tom...

A nod to fighting crime in Olde Richmond

ORCA recognized for Safe Streets program and overall impact on communityAccording to the Citizens Crime Commission, the award is “to be presented to a...

In the buff

321 Sketch Club in Northern Liberties gives artist an opportunity to practice drawing nude figuresBy Lindsey NolenAfter locking the door and closing the curtains so that...

PAL readies for 26th Police District comeback

PAL set to open doors at St. Anne’s Gym within a month.By Lindsey NolenThe Police Athletic League of Philadelphia received a $250,000 donation last June from...

River Wards events for the week of April 26

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Tot rec programThe Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., tot program will begin in September....

Waltzing into retirement

Port Richmond barber shop owner Casimir Kowalski retires after 50 years in the businessBy Melissa KomarThe iconic bunch of cacti in the storefront window had shrunk...

For the Common Good

Unveiling of uncommon schedule solidifies new look for Schmidt’s CommonsBy Kerith GabrielOut with the bro, in with the new.Although it’s not written on a white board...
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