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The Best Bars for Karaoke in Philly

Out & About, Philadelphia, Restaurants & Bars / By
Oh, alcohol and singing out loud in public – could any two activities go better together? With a little liquor to loosen the tongue, sharing a mic with a few good friends becomes one of the better ideas one can have before closing time. From board games to arcade games to drag shows, plenty of bars […]

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First Friday Interview: Dana Spain of McSpain Properties

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A successful entrepreneur, activist, animal rescue advocate, philanthropist, and established business leader, Dana Spain is considered to be Philadelphia royalty with her vast wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership. In addition to her position as Managing Partner of McSpain Properties, Spain has developed a prestige of community awareness in Philadelphia with her role as Founder of the

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The 80s Classic ‘Dirty Dancing’ Comes to Philly

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One of the most iconic flicks from the 1980’s, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey mambo’ed, salsa’ed, merengue’d into a generation of living rooms in Dirty Dancing. The hit film has since been transferred to stage from silver screen by musical book writer Eleanor Bergstein, in an adaptation which flawlessly mirrors her original screenplay. As a part of the *Kimmel Center’s

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Women’s History Month #WCW | Nalani and Sarina Bolton

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When Philly PR Girl co-hosted a fundraiser event with our friends at Rock On Philly a few months back, we expected to hear from a talented and diverse group of performers at this casual open mic night. What we didn’t expect was an ass-kicking dose of powerhouse duo Nalani and Sarina. Super sweet and friendly upon introduction, these

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Rittenhouse Gets an Authentic Taste of Italy

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When it comes to global cuisine, Philly has an admirable and somewhat lengthy resume: from dim sum to Korean BBQ, German biergartens and even a few Cajun/Creole and Jamaican eateries. We also have the classics that are done very well – Thai, Japanese and sushi, Mexican, and yes, even Italian. While Italian establishments seem a dime a dozen

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First Friday Interview: Maud Lyon of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Arts & Culture, First Friday, Philadelphia / By
Philadelphia has long been recognized for its rich and diverse arts and cultural offerings. There is so much our city has to offer tourists and locals alike: From the prestigious theaters on the Avenue of the Arts, to the world-class cultural institutions on the Parkway; operas and symphonies, ballet and contemporary dance, story slams, cabarets,

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Tips for Writing a Killer ‘About’ Page

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An “About” page is your website’s equivalent to a handshake, elevator pitch or opening act. It’s more than just how you present yourself and your brand to new visitors and customers – it’s how you establish a personal connection through a virtual medium. About pages are in no way cut and dry. They can be

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Philly Businesses We’re Excited For In 2015

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As Philly gets ready to ring in the New Year, we eagerly await new openings and news in developments from future projects within the city limits. It’s a brilliant time to be in the City of Brotherly Love: tourism is spiking with record-breaking hotel occupancy in 2014; our skyline is growing; the arts scene is

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How to Strengthen Your Network During the Holidays

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We know, we know – it’s nearly impossible to squeeze everything you need to get done into the last few weeks of December. If you’re lucky, the tree is up and decorated this early in the game! However, the holidays provide the perfect opportunity to connect with your network and strengthen business and personal relationships.

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Kimmel Center Hosts PHILADANCO’s World premiere of “Latched”

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  Philadelphia’s premiere contemporary dance company, PHILADANCO, blew away the audience with their fall program, aptly titled Risky Business. The legendary dance troupe, helmed by Joan Myers Brown, celebrates their 45th anniversary this season. In addition to fan favorites including Ray Mercer’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and Eliza Monte’s “White Dragon,” this weekend, PHILADANCO

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