Hero Thrill Show on Saturday
Jimmy Binns has a way of making things happen.
When a beloved show honoring local first responders had reached a critical crossroads 16 years ago, Binns made sure it continued to pay tribute to its...
Retail, community space opening at Bok
Local artists and makers have a new outlet to sell their wares in the heart of South Philadelphia.
Baby Tooth is set to open on Sept. 9 at the Bok Building at 1901 S. 9th...
Pair of South Philly eateries hosting block party
Mike Strauss of Mike’s BBQ, along with Sidecar Bar & Grille, will be hosting a customer appreciation block party on Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon to 6 p.m.
Set to be held at the corner...
Local band CLOAKZ thriving with music videos
When Zac Ciancaglini envisioned a music video for his newest song “Head FX,” he didn’t have to go far. Just turn the key and go.
The row homes of South Philadelphia whoosh through the rearview...
New producer for Fancy Brigades
At a recent news conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Fancy Brigades Festival & Finale Trustee Anthony Stagliano Jr. introduced six-time Emmy Award-winning John M. Best as producer, beginning in 2023. Best’s hiring will...
Briefs: August 30, 2022
Frank Sinatra lecture at Mario Lanza Museum
The Mario Lanza Institute will present a one-hour lecture presentation on Frank Sinatra at the Mario Lanza Museum, 1214 Reed St., on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.
Entitled “Frank...
Community Calendar: August 30, 2022
September 1
Meet me on South Street - Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue...
Southern’s success depends on Parker
You could say that Razan Parker is the complete package when it comes to football.
But there was one thing that the standout running back says he was missing from his high school football experience....
Dance theater show at the Fringe
Ninth Planet, an experimental theater company working out of Headlong Dance Theater in South Philly, will premiere its show High Noon at the Philly Fringe Festival on Sept. 5.
The 70-minute work of dance theater...
PTC announces new artistic directors
The Philadelphia Theatre Company recently announced that husband-and-wife team Taibi Magar and Tyler Dobrowsky will serve as the company’s new co-artistic directors.
Taking over for Paige Price, who stepped down after a five-year tenure to...
