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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...

Northern Liberties harpist is soloist for a U.S. premiere

Elizabeth Hainen of Northern Liberties will perform as a soloist in a special performance next week. COURTESY OF THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRAAs principal harpist with...

In with the highway, out with the residents

Helen Aichroth, 77, in the backyard of her home for the past 40 years on the border of Bridesburg and Frankford. Her home will...

Cook and Shaker will offer modern yet simple comforts

Laura Viegas behind the renovated Cook and Shaker bar. The space will open this month. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOAs she paces the refurbished space...

River Ward events for the week of October 23

Kensington Community Food Co-op member driveKCFC is starting a “60 in 60” campaign to get 60 new members in 60 days, to reach 400 members...

Working to eliminate more landfill waste

This URT recycling machine, the only one of its kind operational in the U.S., is located at ARCA AP in the River Wards, and...

Game on!

The Memphis Street Academy Charter School flag football team. PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMERICAN PARADIGM SCHOOLSIn late September, the Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association (MPAA) began its...
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