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Sandbox VR Philadelphia Grows Experience Portfolio with Stranger Things Collaboration

Sandbox VR, the world’s premier destination for virtual reality, is expanding its partnership with Netflix with the release of its new experience, Stranger Things: Catalyst, available to book now...

Philadelphia Art Museum Announces Daniel H. Weiss as Director and CEO

The Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Art Museum (“art museum”) announced today the appointment of Daniel H. Weiss as the George D. Widener Director and CEO, effective December...

Art with no home

Viking Mills studios, at Hagert and Boston streets. The building is closed indefinitely as of Oct. 21. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOEDITED TO ADD: Philebrity...

Just another blighted building?

The facade of the long-vacant Nativity B.V.M. School, at Belgrade and East Madison streets. The building overlooks Campbell Square, and many neighbors think it...

SNAPSHOTS: Street Glitter Gallery grand opening

Owners Tami and Casey.On Saturday, Oct. 19, Street Glitter Gallery, 306 E. Girard Ave. celebrated its grand opening on the avenue with live music, circus...

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...
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