Philadelphia
USA's birthplace honors the Fourth of July
The Independence Day festivities started on June 25 and included a Chinatown Block Party, all you can eat ice cream, various concerts and multiple nights of fireworks.
Institute of Contemporary Art offering Summer Studio Classes
Artists of all skill levels can partake in art-related activities this month — local artist Anthony Campuzano is hosting a month-long “Summer Studio” at the Institute of Contemporary Art.Philly heat advisory issued for June 23
An Excessive Heat Warning for June 23 — the first of the year — was issued and extended through 8:00 p.m. today by Deputy Mayor and Philadelphia Health Commissioner Donald Schwarz.
Frogro hearing postponed
The Fresh Grocer’s Philadelphia Common Pleas Court hearing regarding health code violations uncovered earlier this year was postponed from June 22 to July 2.
U. City cheers to Beer Week
The annual tradition is organized by Philly Beer Week, Inc and involves over 500 events at more than 100 participating bars and restaurants across the city and surrounding suburbs.
Dollar stroll brings business to Baltimore Avenue
On June 10, fifteen vendors located on Baltimore Avenue between 42nd and 50th streets took part in the first of three Baltimore Avenue Dollar Strolls, offering select goods for just a buck.
College alumnus to re-release lauded novel
College alumnus Caren Lissner's novel Carrie Pilby is set to be re-released on July 1.Bikers take on Philadelphia Hills
The 26th Annual Manayunk Bike Race was held on June 6. Australian Matt Goss won the international race.International House Philadelphia hits 100
International House Philadelphia kicked off its centennial celebration this Tuesday with hors d’oeuvres, speeches and insight into their plans for the upcoming year.
"McCruelty" protest goes smoothly
On May 27, singer Chrissie Hynde and a group of protesters organized in front of the McDonald’s on 40th and Walnut Streets to let people know they’re “hatin’ it.”
Hockey wives and Fun Patrol "Flyer Up" patients
Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse and Good Shepherd Penn Partner rehabilitation patients got a chance to get “Flyered” up just one day after Philadelphia’s ice hockey team reached the Stanley Cup finals.Pretenders lead singer and PETA protest 'McCruelty'
Chrissie Hynde will present her "I'm hating it" parody ad on campus to protest McDonald's slaughter methods.Alumni clubs offers graduates way to stay involved
Though for members of the senior class, Monday’s Commencement will mark the official end of their time at Penn, “there’s no excuse to stop involvement,” according to 2006 graduate Andrew Rosenthal, president of the Penn Alumni Club of Philadelphia.After 14 month wait, City Tap House finally opens doors
The establishment houses 60 draft beers on tap at the bar and another 12 in the tasting lounge — reserved by customers for private parties.Aimed at hunger reduction, public garden will open Tuesday
As part of the Triscuit Home Farming Movement, which plans to create 50 community-based home farms nationwide in 2010, the nonprofit organization Urban Farming will launch a farm next Tuesday at Woodland Presbyterian Church, located at 401 S. 42nd St.
Pizza to tofu, Philadelphia goes vegan
West Philadelphia has seen a growth in vegan dining at cafes, restaurants and even grocery stores — driven in part by student demand.Phila. newspapers up for auction Tuesday
Philadelphia’s two major newspapers — The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, along with online newspaper Philly.com — will be auctioned today in an effort to “come out of bankruptcy protection.”
U. seeks solutions for Philadelphia’s 3,000 homeless
Philadelphia, a leader in programs for the homeless, spends $50 million in federal funding a year on shelter and rehousing programs, but homelessness remains widespread.