Arts & Entertainment

Breaking the silence surrounding HIV

Every year, Michael Tambon remembers those hopeless feelings of not knowing where to turn. The South Philly resident and drag performer known as “Cherry Pop” has been living with HIV since 2012. “Back then the stigma...

South Philly natives making mob comedy

Sal Mazzotta and Vince Minniti are hoping for an offer they can’t refuse.  The South Philly friends and filmmakers are diving into a new comedy film project that Mazzotta describes as “The Three Stooges meets...

In-home theater is back

Theatre Ariel’s new season will include a return to its signature model of in-home Salon performances for its 2023-24 run. Prior to the COVID-19 shutdowns, Theatre Ariel was a regular guest in homes all around...

Let the music play

Matthew Koveal wasn’t ready to let the music stop. The resident of South Philly’s Bella Vista neighborhood and established trumpet player wasn’t going to let a good thing get away so easily once the Philly...

Pursuing her passion for music videos

Monique Impagliazzo remembers the impact that music videos had on her while growing up in East Passyunk.  MTV was a booming success on cable television as pop stars like Michael Jackson and Madonna ruled the...

Halloween season on South Street

It’s almost spooky season on South Street. The South Street Headhouse District has a pair of Halloween events coming up in late October, bringing back its popular PumpkinFest while introducing a new Costume Crawl &...

Exhibition on tattooed moms

South Philly native Kevin Russo’s new creation attempts to dispel stereotypes of tattooed women. His project, photography called “Tattooed Moms,” is now on display at Neumann University’s McNichol Gallery through Oct. 24. Russo’s mission was...

South Street Night Market enjoys successful summer

On certain Wednesdays in the summer, South Street has certainly been the place to be. The South Street Headhouse District’s inaugural biweekly initiative called the “Meet Me on South Street Night Market” has brought great...

This Rocks: Music festival coming to East Passyunk

A new music festival will hit East Passyunk Avenue on Sept. 10. The inaugural East Passyunk Music Festival will offer seven hours of all-ages, family-friendly music on five different stages, taking over East Passyunk Avenue...

Disability provides inspiration for South Philly actor’s new show

Hannah Parke has come to terms with her disability. The South Philly actor was in the midst of a successful acting run in commercials and in theater, filled with plenty of voiceover work to keep...
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