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Neighborhood Spotlight: The Gayborhood

3 Comments / Out & About, Philadelphia, Restaurants & Bars / By Jillian McCleaf

With so many new neighborhoods cropping up in Philly, it can be hard to keep them all straight. Wait. Whoa! Not that we’re trying to keep anyone straight! Our office is proudly located just steps off of 13th Street, so, of course, we love and respect all people regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, […]

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Our 10 Favorite “Best of Philly” 2015 Winners

Non-Profits, Philadelphia, Restaurants & Bars / By Jillian McCleaf

Better than any prime time awards show, Philadelphia Magazine’s elite, “Best of Philly” accolade is one that is near and dear to our hearts. This honor is bestowed on a handful of the city’s most popular and beloved businesses each year, and as expected, 2015’s list didn’t disappoint! Here are our top 10 favorite winners from this year’s “Best of

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Point Breeze

1 Comment / Out & About, Philadelphia / By Jillian McCleaf

In some of the less glittering city intersections located between 25th and Broad Street exist a few of Philly’s hidden jewels – all of which call the up-and-coming neighborhood of Point Breeze home. Originally named for its idyllic location along the west side of the Schuylkill River, today the neighborhood has been affectionately deemed “The Breeze” by its

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Dining Spotlight: Noord

Out & About, Philadelphia, Restaurants & Bars / By Jillian McCleaf

You’ve eaten the amazing French cuisine at Laurel, fallen in love with exotic Grecian flavors of Kanella, and, let’s face it, you live in Philadelphia – you’re no stranger to Italian food. If you’re ready to expand your palette and venture a bit northward, experience a taste of Northern Europe at one of Passyunk Square’s best

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Fashion and Fundraising Mix at Diamonds and Denim 2015

Health & Fitness, Interviews, Non-Profits, Out & About, Philadelphia, Style & Shopping / By Jillian McCleaf

An annual fundraiser organized by The Hamels Foundation, “Diamonds And Denim”, brings Philadelphia’s most generous philanthropists together on a night that holds immense potential for positive change. With a dual purpose that encompasses both a local and global reach, The Hamels Foundation is giving children access to education with the hope of fundamentally transforming our world.

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Top 5 Lessons Learned at TEDxPhiladelphia 2015

Non-Profits, Out & About, Philadelphia / By Jillian McCleaf

TEDxPhiladelphia provides an opportunity to showcase our community’s most impactful ideas – a time for our city’s most polished and elite thinkers to be heard and their ideas to be reflected upon. TEDx Philadelphia 2015 was such an event that inspired us to make a difference in our community, no matter how small it may seem.

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TEDxPhiladelphia to Return for its Fourth Conference

Non-Profits, Out & About, Philadelphia, Upcoming Events / By Jillian McCleaf

Get ready, Philly: TEDxPhiladelphia 2015 is just days away! Held on June 11th at the Temple Performing Arts Center on Broad Street, the fourth annual event will welcome 1,200 attendees for a day of live speakers, each selected for their unique perspective and life experiences. Fitting for a city known as the birthplace of American

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Chinatown

Out & About, Philadelphia / By Jillian McCleaf

When it comes to Chinatown, you’ve probably been to Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Vietnam or Yakitori Boy. If you’re a little more educated about the neighborhood, maybe you’ve even visited Lê at Hop Sing Laundromat. And for most of us, that’s about where the exploration ends. It seems unfair that a such a conveniently

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Upcoming Concerts in Philadelphia: May Edition

Arts & Culture / By Jillian McCleaf

We’re still more than a month away from the official first day of summer, but why wait? We give you permission to kick off the summer concert season a little early this year. This month, take advantage of some of Philadelphia’s incredible shows and this beautiful, sunshine-filled weather! A little off the beaten path, The

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Where to Watch the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight in Philly

1 Comment / Health & Fitness, Philadelphia / By Jillian McCleaf

If you’re not a boxing fan by now, don’t wait another minute to hop on the bandwagon. This Saturday, May 2nd, hero meets villain in what some are calling the “Fight of the Century”. With an undefeated record, the understandably arrogant, sometimes disrespectful, Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr. (47-0, 26 KOs) faces the very lovable, congressman/humanitarian/role

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