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First Friday Interview: Becca Craig, Pastry Chef & Food Network Contestant

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Becca Craig is reppin’ the City of Brotherly Love on a national level! She’s one of two remaining female pastry chefs in the running for Food Network’s Best Baker In America. When she’s not competing in front of thousands of viewers, Becca is the Executive Pastry Chef of local Fishtown bakery, Cake Life Bake Shop.

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First Friday Interview: Author & Former ANTM, B.C. Hatch

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From America’s Next Top Model contestant to published poet, B.C. Hatch can now add children’s book author to her list of amazing accomplishments. We’re thrilled to feature this empowering female author as this month’s First Friday as she debuts her book, Beyond Pretty, on tour. This alphabet book that encourages both children and parents to

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Celebrate Public Health Week– This Spring– In Philly

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Every year, the American Public Health Association aims to highlight issues to help improve our nation’s health. During the first week of April, the organization promotes National Public Health Week as an initiative to learn about the causes of poor health and disease. Risk factors include a poor diet and lack of exercise. Awareness and

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First Friday Interview: The Voice’s JAMAI

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This month’s First Friday feature may look familiar, as he recently stepped into the spotlight on national television. JAMAI is a local Philadelphia songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and a former contestant on Season 14 of NBC’s The Voice. He sailed through the blind auditions with both Kelly Clarkson and Alicia Keys turning their chairs and fighting

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Women’s History Month #WCW | Tarana Burke, Creator of #MeToo

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This week’s #WCW is a renowned “Silence Breaker” for women around the world. Tarana Burke, is leading of one of the most inspiring viral social media movements, #MeToo. You may recognize her from Art Sanctuary, a Philadelphia nonprofit, or the cover of TIME magazine’s 2017 Person of the Year.

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Happy 125th Birthday, Reading Terminal Market!

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Center City will be buzzing Thursday, February 22 as America’s most famous and historic indoor farmers’ market, the Reading Terminal Market (RTM) celebrates their 125th birthday! There is always something to do, see, and taste in the Market. From its locally sourced products to its various restaurants, Reading Terminal Market is a must-have to-do on

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