South Philly serves as the subject of upcoming climate change-inspired public art
South Philly neighborhoods aren’t necessarily considered typical topics of environmental crises.
For most, more common images, such as melting ice caps, come to mind when thinking about major ecological shifts.
Ironically, though, some of the most...
Calendar Events – November 27 Issue
Saturday, November 30
Houseplant Workshop and Plant Swap from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fumo Family Library, 2437 S. Broad St. Learn the do’s and don’ts of plant care. Presented by Donna Williams, moderator of...
American Swedish Historical Museum explores climate change
Though the American Swedish Historical Museum spotlights Scandinavian past, the cultural institution’s current exhibition elevates the Nordic region’s present and, perhaps, its future.
“Nordic Changes: Works by Diane Burko,” which runs at the Packer Park...
East Passyunk Crossing resident recognized as a Pew fellow
Maria Shaplin often lights up the room.
Whether inside a warehouse or the Wilma, the East Passyunk Crossing resident has spent the last 20 years mastering the art of lighting design for a spectrum of...
Local play explores emotional and political realities of mass shootings
With every breaking news alert, society becomes increasingly desensitized to mass shootings.
This nearly normalized digestion of tragedy has, perhaps, distorted the world’s discernment toward guns and grief.
In their latest production, Theatre Exile, a nonprofit...
The Kitchen Consigliere cooks cuisine with a side of compassion
For chef Angelo Lutz, opening his critically-acclaimed The Kitchen Consigliere was an opportunity for a second chance.
After his release from federal prison on a mafia-related racketeering conviction, the South Philly native wanted to give...
Calendar Events – November 20 Issue
Thursday, November 21
Monthly Zine Workshop at 4 p.m. at Whitman Library, 200 Snyder Ave. A zine is a self-published magazine or mini-comic that can be about any topic or interest. You'll learn about simple...
Local libraries receive Ivy League writing workshops
From cover letters to short stories, folks seeking revisions to their writing are receiving free Ivy League-level expertise at libraries across South Philadelphia.
The weekly editing workshops were sparked last year through a partnership between...
The Feminist Flea Market & Craft Fair is Coming to South Philly
Residents from South Philly and beyond are welcome to join House Cat Presents for its latest iteration of the Feminist Flea Market & Craft Fair at Bok on Dec. 7.
“The Feminist Flea Market is...
Point Breeze’s Concert Garden is getting a restoration
Neighborhoods Garden Trust and the Friends of Concert Garden announced plans to renew and restore the Concert Garden, an outdoor garden space located at 21st and Ellsworth streets in Point Breeze last Friday morning....