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Author Archives: Deesarine Ballayan

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Posted inNeighborhoods

Everything you need to know about Philly’s I-95 park cap project, officially breaking ground next week

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan and Heather J. Chin August 29, 2023August 30, 2023

A groundbreaking for the cap park stretching over I-95 is set for the day after Labor Day, according to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. The Sept. 6 ceremony marks a […]

Posted inNeighborhoods

Artists organize art gathering after trio’s artwork is confiscated in Rittenhouse Square

Avatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan August 22, 2023August 24, 2023
Posted inSecrets & Fun

Half a million cubic feet of fun at the Philly Navy Yard: ‘World’s largest’ bounce house, by the numbers

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan and Billy Penn Staff August 19, 2023August 19, 2023
Posted inSecret Philly

3 lowkey places to sneak a break when hanging out in hot Philly

Avatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan July 27, 2023July 27, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

Why Liberian Independence Day is such a big deal in Philadelphia

Avatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan July 26, 2023July 27, 2023
Posted inSecrets & Fun

Five DJs to look for on the Philly rave scene this summer

Avatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan July 21, 2023July 24, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

First look at renderings for the park replacing Thomas Paine Plaza at the Municipal Services Building

Avatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan July 12, 2023July 13, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

‘Your Move’ art removal and MSB makeover could spell the end for Philly’s rich history of plaza-style street skating

Avatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan July 3, 2023July 3, 2023
Posted inPhilly Food & Drink Scene

Why do people love Wawa Hoagie Day? It’s ‘a very Philly thing to do’

Avatar photo by Deesarine Ballayan July 2, 2023July 2, 2023
Posted inNews

Use these tools to check up-to-the minute AQI in Philly

Avatar photo by Fallon Roth and Deesarine Ballayan June 8, 2023June 9, 2023

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