The singing fountain and much more “in the valley” of Passyunk
Passyunk’s not easy for newcomersto say, but this Philly neighborhood is much easier to explore.
by Jon Caroulis
Ryerss Museum and Library holds history of Philly’s Fox Chase and beyond
The history of Fox Chase traces back to European settlers who arrived here decades before William Penn arrived.
by Jon Caroulis
Brazil takes over Philly, dominates Haiti in city’s second World Cup match
Hundreds of yellow jersey-wearing Brazil fans took over the Art Museum steps this week before descending on South Philly to watch the Canarinho win.
by Nick Kariuki
‘If you look at Africatown now, it looks like the City of Philadelphia’: Inside the Southwest cultural hub
“Africatown is not a town for just Africans – it’s a diasporic community…it’s a cool community.’”
by Kiara Santos
Enter, stage right: How Mt. Airy theater owners hope to create ‘the Avenue of the Arts Northwest’
Inside Lantern Theater and Quintessence Theatre Group’s efforts to draw patrons outside of Philly’s traditional arts district.
Before Stonewall, there was Philly: How the city shaped LGBTQ+ rights
Philly was the spot of the nation’s first “annual reminder demonstration” – where LGBTQ rights advocates stood in support of the community at Independence Hall.
Philly’s Haitian community welcomes the rest of the diaspora ahead of World Cup game against Brazil
The Caribbean nation is an underdog, but that isn’t stopping Haitians celebrating the Grenadier’s return to the tournament after 52 years.
by Nick Kariuki
‘Rooting for the grass:’ How the farm that grew Philly and Boston’s World Cup pitches is watching the tournament
Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Hammontown, N.J. has worked with FIFA and university scientists for years to bring the perfect field for this summer’s soccer.
by Nick Kariuki
‘A beacon of love and creativity’: Artist Danny Simmons has died
The artist, poet and community leader founded Def Poetry Jam before leaving NYC to launch Rush Arts Philly.
by Heather J. Chin and Rashad Grove
Two Philly favorites honored with James Beard Awards
Kalaya won for outstanding restaurant and Jesse Ito is this year’s best chef, Mid-Atlantic.
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