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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 look at reality along ‘the avenue’

Perhaps the best example of a typical reaction to the photographs on Jeffrey Stockbridge’s blog “Kensington Blues” can be found on the blog itself.In one...

Port Richmond wants its park back

As the sun began to set on Port Richmond’s Powers Park last Friday night, teenagers walked the grounds, brazenly carrying open cans of beer....

Philly311: connection to City Hall stronger than ever

Northern Liberties resident Thomas Wolfinger can report graffiti anywhere he goes.Thanks to Philly 311’s mobile application, Wolfinger can report vandalism, insecure vacant properties, high weeds...

Remembering Michael: A father’s first year without his son

Charlie Strange still talks to his son Michael every day. The fact that Michael can’t respond doesn’t seem to matter.Charlie said he knows his son...

Skating for an excellent adventure

Just because they aren’t world-renowned skateboarders doesn’t mean they can’t skate with one.About 50 kids from 10 Police Athletic League branches around the city met...

River Ward events for the week of August 22

Thanks from the Port Richmond TigersThe Port Richmond Tigers wish to thank everyone who helped to make the 24th annual Sean Daily Tournament a big...
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