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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...

Judge Dugan Vows to Review Ellen Greenberg’s Death on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’

Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Judge Patrick Dugan appeared live on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’ Friday night, where he vowed to conduct a “thorough review” of the death of 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher...

Author finds inspiration in Port Richmond

Rija Malacovik waited for her husband, Josef, outside a Bustleton Avenue restaurant. He didn’t expect her to be outside. In fact, Rija was hoping...

Behind the scenes, he has a starring role

Dan Schultz is no stranger to stage fright.For the Northern Liberties resident and technical director for the Walnut Street Theatre, though, nerves come not from...

Riverward upcoming events for this week, May 16

Breast Cancer WalkThe 8th annual Ladies of Port Richmond Breast Cancer Walk will be held on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m., at the Monkiewicz...

Remembering Sabina

You don’t have a soul,You are a soul,You have a bodyIn June of 2010, I opened a Star story with those lines from a poem by C.S. Lewis.The...

Africa, adventure and an ambulance

By night, they huddled together to sleep under the roof of a 23-year-old ambulance.By day, they navigated a multi-continental course through Europe and Africa.At least...

A celebration of crazy creativity

Scenes from the Trenton Ave. Arts Fest and Kinetic Sculpture Derby held in Fishtown on Saturday, May 21, 2011.This weekend, get ready to see crazy...
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