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Courtney Malley, of Chestnut Hill, and Rosaleen McGill, of Germantown, are best friends and leaders of the committee that organizes the upcoming Irish Traditional Music and Dance Festival.

Dancing into the future: Philly's Irish Festival turns 50

The Philadelphia Ceili Group is preparing to celebrate its 50th annual Irish Traditional Music and Dance Festival Oct. 10-12. more

by Jeff Meade | 10/10/24

Fall festival for seniors

State Rep. Chris Rabb will host his annual Grown Folks Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 5, at Woodcrest United Church of Christ in Cedarbrook. more

10/3/24

Bordentown’s 34th annual Cranberry Festival will likely bring in more than 150 vendors and over 40,000 guests to the Farnsworth Avenue business district.

Bordentown's Cranberry Festival is a juicy blend of art, food and history

This year’s 34th annual Cranberry Festival will welcome artisans and vendors from near and far on the first weekend in October. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 10/3/24

From left, bassist Nolan Gardner, vocalist Colin O'Gorman, guitarist David Shields and Doug Meyers on banjo comprise Roxborough's Turtle Ridge band.

Hootin', hollerin' and harmonizing

Locals looking for great live music could be forgiven for overlooking Philadelphia's green, bucolic Northwest neighborhoods. more

by Will Standish | 9/30/24

Molly Rose Post, of West Mt. Airy, seen here with her children, is a jewelry artist and one of many festival exhibitors on Saturday, Sept. 28.

A fun festival of creativity at Allens Lane Art Center

In partnership with West Mt. Airy Neighbors, Allens Lane Art Center will be hosting its second annual Mt. Airy Arts Festival on Sat., Sept. 28. more

by Len Lear | 9/26/24

Ghost Ride, a three-mile bike ride departing from East Falls Inn Yard Park, follows a protected bike lane on MLK Drive, Sept. 6-20.

Philly Fringe Festival arrives

The 28th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival kicks off this week. more

by Alaina Johns, editor, Broad Street Review | 9/12/24

More than 60 vendors will line a two-block stretch of Germantown Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 14, for Mt. Airy’s Supper Sessions outdoor dining festival, the third of four in the summer series organized by the Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation.

Supper Sessions festival returns with food, music

Mt. Airy's popular Supper Sessions street festival returns on Wednesday, Aug. 14. more

8/8/24

Folk festival returns

The Philadelphia Folk Festival is set to make its return Aug. 16-18 following a one-year hiatus. more

8/8/24

“Sleeping Leopard,” by Lynnette Shelley, is a 24” x 36” ink and acrylic on wood panel work of art.

Painting and passion meet on the subject of animals

Lynnette Shelley walked away from a successful career to be a full-time artist. Anyone who loves animals is thrilled that she did. more

by Len Lear | 7/18/24

Haley Dunning as Antedia (left) with Susan Cantone as “Miss Winnie” in Old Academy Players’ annual showcase of one-act plays.

Old Academy Players closes the season with a one-act ‘Bonanza’

Once again, Old Academy Players premiered its 2024 "Summer One Act Bonanza," an annual event featuring one-act plays. more

by Hugh Hunter | 7/18/24

The Colored Girls Museum in Germantown "honors the stories, experiences and history of the ordinary Colored girl."

A period of ‘Intermission’ for The Colored Girls Museum

Four months after The Colored Girls Museum was granted a zoning variance to remain in its twin Victorian home, the museum is navigating a period of flux. more

by Delaney Parks | 6/13/24

The Hot Club of Philadelphia performing recently at the City Winery Philadelphia in Center City.

The Beatles and Dylan like you've never heard before

Odds are you probably enjoy the music of The Beatles and Bob Dylan, but you have never heard it played the way the Hot Club of Philadelphia will be playing it at The Fallser in East Falls. more

by Len Lear | 5/31/24

Brothers Dave and Tim Hause onstage at Venice Island at the 2023 Sing Us Home festival.

‘Sing Us Home’ returns to Venice Island

Thanks to the efforts of Philadelphia-born musician brothers Dave and Tim Hause, Manayunk’s three-day Sing Us Home Festival is returning. more

by Castor Coale | 4/25/24

Libby Frank, a lifelong advocate for peace and justice, died at 95 on Dec. 12, 2023.

New autobiography by late Hill activist Libby Frank

The lifelong activist before her death last year is the subject of “Life of Libby: Chasing Peace & Justice with Humor Guts & Passion.” more

by Len Lear | 4/25/24

MLK Day usually brings dozens of volunteers to Wissahickon Park, all prepared for a day of camaraderie while helping to clean up litter and debris.

NW Philly honors Martin Luther King with annual day of service

Northwest Philadelphia residents can sweep streets, create art and pull weeds as part of Monday's national celebration. Here's a list. more

by Staff | 1/10/24

Rafael Payare guest conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra in concert Dec. 1-3 in the United States premiere of a commissioned piano concerto by Lopez Bellido and Mahler’s First Symphony.

Nally leads The Crossing in world premiere of Lang’s ‘Poor Hymnal’

Donald Nally will conduct The Crossing choir in the world premiere of a major new work. more

by Michael Caruso | 12/14/23

Thomas Spake's glass objet d'art is available at the Gravers Lane Gallery.

Seasonal markets feature the art of giving art

Nothing beats the experience of shopping for holiday gifts where you can touch and feel each object and learn about the artist who created it. more

by Catherine Lee | 11/28/23

Gralin and Sara Zia Ebrahimi Hughes unpacking and organizing books that they plan on stocking in their store, Multiverse.

The portal to the Multiverse is opening in Chestnut Hill

For Gralin and Sara Zia Ebrahimi Hughes, the Multiverse is more than a backdrop for the escapades of Marvel and DC superheroes. It’s a welcoming space for fans and creators. more

by Pryce Jamison | 10/5/23

Iana Turner, a virtual legend at Morris Arboretum, is seen here in 2015 with Brian Busse, son of Paul Busse, who designed garden railways across the country.

Beloved Morris Arboretum horticulturist succumbs to MS

Iana M. Turner passed away peacefully from multiple sclerosis on July 18. more

by Len Lear | 8/31/23

This striking “snake's head flora” design was created by Madelyn Snow, a local textile artist, print maker, shop technician, nature enthusiast, illustrator and designer.

Arts festival, porchfest bring music and art to Mt. Airy

The vibrant arts and culture scene in Northwest Philadelphia will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 9, with the Mt. Airy Arts Festival. more

by Len Lear | 8/31/23

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Dancing into the future: Philly's Irish Festival turns 50

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