Concert Review: Fleetwood Mac at Wells Fargo Center
It was just last year when Fleetwood Mac announced the firing of longtime guitarist and songwriter Lindsey Buckingham, leading all members of the classic rock universe to collectively roll their eyes. It was just...
This book is a Scream
Writing a book about his favorite movie turned out to be a real scream for South Philly author Padraic Maroney.
It’s been many years since Maroney begged his older brother to take him to the...
Local group of filmmakers, advocates and children produce a documentary about South Philly gun...
Standing as the first African-American YMCA to have its own building, the Christian Street YMCA has served as an epicenter of recreation and refuge since 1914.
Though the immediate Graduate Hospital neighborhood has been...
Mummers Mardi Gras coming to Xfinity Live!
EDITORS NOTE: Mummers Mardi Gras officials are now combining the two, previously scheduled morning and late afternoon sessions into one, day-long celebration and keeping the ticket price at just $20 so fans of Mummery...
Teacher delivers instruments to students during break
Courtney Powers knows how important it can be to have music available at your fingertips. In fact, she could probably write a song about it.
The South Philadelphia High School music director took matters into...
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...
Music teachers pays tribute to an empty Opening Day
Darren Lynch is used to walking to the stadium for baseball season’s Opening Day.
Living just a few blocks from the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, Lynch is used to weaving in and out crowds on...
South Philly singer in national spotlight
The Star-Spangled Banner is still a high note for Victoria Rose Conroy.
The 18-year-old South Philly resident has traveled the world singing with Pennsylvania Girlchoir and has performed the national anthems of several countries in...
Fresh Artists puts students in the spotlight
It was a picture-perfect weekend for aspiring artists at the Philadelphia Flower Show.
As FDR Park in South Philadelphia was filled with flowers and horticulture enthusiasts, many young artists had a chance to showcase their...
First public art portraying an individual African-American girl unveiled at Smith Playground
In the heart of the recently renovated Smith Playground, 2100 S. 24th St., a lifesize statue depicting an adolescent African-American girl grips a basketball as she contemplates her next move in the game.
Unveiled to...
