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Tag Archives: Philadelphia
It’s Always Sunny In South Philadelphia
Tomorrow a new indie bookstore is having its official grand opening in south Philly. A Novel Idea, which has had a gradual soft roll-out over the past few weeks, is owned and managed by writer Christina Rosso-Schneider and her artist husband Alexander … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, USA
Tagged Bookselling, Philadelphia, South Philly
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Seeing Philadelphia in 1845
Philadelphia: City Sights for Little Folks features illustrations of things you could expect to see on a journey through town in 1845. The title, which offers brief descriptions and occasional rhymes, was surprisingly written for children. The book was printed via stereotype, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Travel Writing, USA, Writing
Tagged Philadelphia, Publishing and Printing
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Word on the street : VOTE
This past week street artist Joe Boruchow has been encouraging Philadelphia residents to get out the vote with wheatpastes around town.
Bram Stoker: Library Miscreant
I have been a fan of Bram Stoker’s creepy classic Dracula ever since my first reading as a child. Here in Philadelphia, we are fortunate to have a fascinating collection of Stoker’s notes for the book at the wonderful Rosenbach Museum and … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Bram Stoker, Dracula, London Library, Philadelphia, Rosenbach Museum and Library
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Release the kraken
British street artists Luke Egan and Pete Hamilton—aka Filthy Luker and Pedro Estrellos—visited the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard this week and installed a gigantic inflatable sculpture in an abandoned warehouse on the Delaware River waterfront. The twenty purple, blue , … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Tourism, USA
Tagged Delaware River, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Street Art
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Shakespeare & Co. branches out
We had some very exciting bookstore news here in Philadelphia with the soft opening of the new Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in the heart of the city. Located in the ritzy Rittenhouse Square neighborhood on Walnut Street, the store occupies the former … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Restaurants, Tourism, USA
Tagged NYC, Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square
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Philadelphia Pulse
Over the past few years, the once drab plaza around Philadelphia’s magnificent Second Empire-style 19th century City Hall has been transformed into a welcoming gathering place. Last month, the newest component of the Dilworth Park project was launched with the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Public Transport, Tourism, USA
Tagged Center City Philadelphia, Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
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Word On The Street : Philadelphia
This week it has been especially difficult to not to fixate on the enormous shitshow that is the U.S. government and the horrific treatment of women and girls in our sad culture. But once again we can find encouragement in … Continue reading
Word on the Street : Philly
An anonymous street artist who goes by the moniker mpeachhim has been installing tiles around Philadelphia that are clever and to the point. If you’re in the city, they can be found at 10th & South St., Lombard & Broad, and Modine … Continue reading
Word on the Street
This week, Philadelphia had another visit by the LA-based street artist known as WRDSMTH. His wheatpaste artwork is as always heartwarming and a welcome surprise.
