Tag: Philadelphia
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Taking stock of Philly Tech Week
Philly Tech Week is a full week of celebrating and showcasing the amazing things happening in the tech scene, highlighting areas and topics surrounding technology, including accessibility, entrepreneurship, media, entertainment, and civic issues, among others. Having access to Philly Tech Week is one of my favorite things about living in this city. It’s amazing to…
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Kermit’s Bake Shoppe — An Impromptu Visit
I was rushing across town to run an errand in South Philly last week, when I spotted this beautiful painted storefront wall on Washington Avenue. I decided that if I had time on my way back through, I’d stop and check it out. Not stopping was never really an option, to be honest. Baked goods…
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Summer White: Diner en Blanc
Now that the madness of the Fourth is behind us, the next Philly summer event I’m looking forward to is Diner en Blanc. I’ve noticed it’s been getting a ton of buzz this year, whereas last year I felt like I just stumbled upon it by a stroke of luck. If you’re not familiar with…
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Classes at 3rd Ward Philly
I’ve written before about the beautiful coworking space up at 3rd Ward. I’ve been working from there about once a week since it opened, so I was really excited to see their class schedule start filling out. I decided to start with a Photoshop class to get some more structured practice and experience with the…
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Literary Love and Dance Party with APIARY
One of the very many organizations I work with is APIARY Magazine, where I’m a web editor. Our next print issue is about to launch, and we’re super excited. With readings from APIARY authors, Philadelphia Poet Laureate Sonia Sanchez, music from Napolean Dolemite & The Signifyin’ Monks, and a dance party with DJ PHSH, tell…