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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...

Around the neighborhoods (July 3 issue)

Konrad Square flea marketThe Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on Saturday, July 14 and Saturday, July 28 at Konrad Square at...

New L&I Commissioner Williams meets residents at PRWCAN meeting

At a monthly meeting of the Port Richmond West Community Action Network last week, locals were privy to an abundance of important information.Not only...

Kensington’s La Finquita is the little farm that could

In Kensington, in the shadow of an abandoned factory — one that has sat for so long, its “For Sale” sign is rusted and covered in...

Saint Benjamin Brewing Company finds a home, brewpub might be next

Tim Patton — Fishtown resident and Star’s now-monthly “Think Beer, Drink Beer” columnist — said he hopes to bring a low-key, slightly quirky brewpub and nanobrewery to South...

Riverward upcoming events for this week, June 27

Music and fireworksFriends of Penn Treaty Park present musical act Fusebox June 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. followed by the Penn’s Landing fireworks,...

Concilio — a Philly cultural institution — celebrates 50 years

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Concilio — the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations — the oldest Latino organization in Philadelphia.To celebrate, the city will play host...
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