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Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. and founder of The Cavu Group interviews Dorothea Gamble is the co-owner of Trunc, a sustainably focused lifestyle shop in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. With over 30 years of executive management experience, she has successfully guided and developed employees across the fashion industry, interior design, and food and beverage sectors.Committed to fostering diversity and opportunity, Dorothea continues to seek out talented women artists and artisans and showcase their work at Trunc. Her mission is to empower creatives by providing them a platform to share their products, sustain their craft, and connect with the community.

Season 10 Ep. 48: On A Quick Note: I cannot believe that the 150-year old University of the Arts in Philadelphia is closed. Here am I referring a young mentee to the college and when I checked, it's closed.Such a staple university focusing on the arts closed abruptly in June 2024 and filed bankruptcy in September 2024. The university closed because its leaders lacked the vision and the passion that would create innovative strategies to sustain the school.First of all no one knows about the school, that's why they suffered from low enrollment, and they were not profitable because they lack the Innovation to create new programs by working with the local niche communities and businesses in Northern liberties Philadelphia that were becoming the fashion and arts capital of the Eastcoast; with young professional New Yorkers moving to Old City and Northern Liberties.Now The Eagles are are dominant team and the Sixers are contemplating building a huge new stadium in Center city. The university could've taken advantage of these opportunities. Their prowess in the arts would have been ideal in helping to:1. develop the area utilizing the school's artists and professors and2. developing programs with the city and the stadium developers that serve to develop artists and designers who'd contribute to the stadium and the transformation of the city into the 21st century.Re-open the school @PhiladelphiaGovAnd return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US. We can't pay El Salvador 6 million dollars to hold him for us then say due to international policies we cannot interfere in El Salvador and if they want to release they should. We are paying them for God sake! Listen to the quick commentary with Renaldo McKenzie, flanked by Donte Nelson, Co- Host and Producer.Renaldo Mckenzie is the Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and President of The Neoliberal Corporation. Renaldo is at Georgetown University in the Department of Liberal Studies.Call us 1-445-260-9198Email: renaldocmckenzie@gmail.com or info@theneoliberal.comVisit us: https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.Check out our store: https://store.theneoliberal.com and https://antzbusinesssolutions.comSupport us at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ

When Greyhound shuttered its 35-year-old bus station on Filbert Street in 2023, inter-city buses shifted to curbside service on the corner of Sixth and Market Streets. But that location had no bathrooms, places to sit, or shelter. So the city opened what was supposed to be a temporary location along Spring Garden Street near Front Street in Northern Liberties. But more than a year later, the temporary bus stop is still there, and business owners are fuming. They say passengers are constantly coming through their doors to use – and abuse – their bathrooms. They also have complaints about traffic safety, trash, and parking.  Thoughts on where a permanent bus terminal should go? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Bethesda Project, Tina Pagotto, MSW, Chief Executive Officer, and Kharisma Goldston, Director of Shelter, discussed the non-profit, which celebrates its 45 year of service this year. Founded in 1979 as a one-time service project for women, the mission has grown to 11 sites throughout Center City Philadelphia for individual adults who are chronically homeless and struggle with severe and persistent mental illness, serious medical conditions and/or addiction receive food, shelter and referrals to much-needed services. Bethesda Project staff reach out to those most reluctant to enter shelter with tenacious, dignified care and help them transition to housing. These sites range from emergency shelter to safe haven provisions to supportive housing to independent living spaces. Tina discussed their three concentrations, emergency shelter for any individual who is in need of shelter, entry level housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness through mental illness, addiction or other causes, and supportive services to help maintain their housing. Once in shelter, Bethesda Project meets needs from clothing, medical attention, and meal services while connecting their guests with support programming. Kharisma discussed Bethesda Project’s Our Brothers' Place, run in conjunction with the City of Philadelphia and provides emergency shelter for 149 men and supportive services for an additional 50 daily. Individuals experiencing homelessness receive warm meals and social services, taking the first step in accessing housing in the community. She encourages everyone to keep the emergency shelter number ready – 215-232-1984 to help get the homeless off the street and into safety during the winter. They talked about the increasing numbers affected by homelessness in Philadelphia, causes include the affordable housing crisis - lack of inventory, high rent and low incomes, and the lack of adequate access to mental health and medical services.They ask our support, in cash, in volunteering and for in-kind donations. Their Young Professionals have a events and activities throughout the year including Trivia at Future Days Beer Co. in Northern Liberties on January 23, with $2 per beer is donated back to BP, and Bethesda itself will celebrate their 45th Anniversary Dinner at Daylesford Abbey with their Founder Abbot Domenic Rossi — Bethesda Project. Their annual Party & Auction is scheduled for May. To learn more, to donate, to volunteer, to attend a fundraising event, go to bethesdaproject.org.

This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Cheekface, Northern Liberties and Iowa City's Soup Riot. We also drone on and on about how the 90's were different or some other boomer stuff. 

“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” - Napoleon HillChristopher Somers is a real estate professional with a background in financial services in the Philadelphia area and he's joining Jay on the show today to share his wisdom.  Real estate in itself is tough enough, but when you add a major metropolitan area into the mix like Philadelphia, it can be downright difficult.  Christopher is here to shed some light on what the market looks like, steps people are taking in safety, and what all that construction in Northern Liberties and Kensignton is actually all about.  Grab a cheesesteak or a hoagie as we get real Philly with Christopher Somers.

In this episode, Pastor Bob sat down with Adam Bruckner, founder of Helping Hands Rescue Mission in Northern Liberties, to discuss the numerous challenges of ministering in the Philadelphia area and the strategy to see transformation through the love of Jesus. Over the last 15 years, ccdelco has partnered with Helping Hands in a variety of ways, to reach the urban poor. As a bonus, Adam shares his journey from atheist and professional soccer player to becoming a follower of Jesus and a missionary to the inner city.

It's been just over a month since Philly moved the outdoor bus station for companies like Greyhound and FlixBus from Market Street to Northern Liberties. While some argue it's a more logical location, area businesses and passengers are not loving it. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn, about what travelers and nearby businesses are saying and whether the city is planning any changes in response to their critiques. Read Meir's full story here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the upcoming 2024 presidential election, telling that many donors for Trump have come out in favor of Robert Kennedy, Jr. Dom tells that he's long been minimizing the effects that RFK would have on a Trump campaign, but this news gives him true cause for concern. The, Dom tells about a new sweater released by a store in Northern Liberties that looks similar to a Bill Cosby sweater, with the purpose of jamming facial recognition systems. Then, Dom tells about a misspelling by SEPTA in new signage, telling how this is just another example of arguably the most incompetent entity in all of Philadelphia. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)

Red October has washed over Philadelphia again, and Marisa's got a game to get to, so we jump right into all things food and drink, including ballpark eats and birthday cake! In this episode: It's Delicious City's 2nd birthday! Thank you for spending two delectable years with us. We talk favorite cake flavors, annoying cake trends, and birthday cake trivia Dave's Best Bites include two sandwiches and a dessert, one of which delivers “an upper cut of flavor to your face” Eli's Best Bites are a sourdough cheese boat found in Reading Terminal Market and an outstanding chicken dish at the newly-reopened High Street  Marisa's Best Bites are from two different baseball stadiums - one, of course, being our home turf of Citizens Bank Park. She also describes her mind-blowing dinner at My Loup Food News:  If you are coming to either of the maiden Voi•áge Dinners at Kalaya this week, make sure you say hi to the Delicious City crew. This dinner series is a collab with top-tier chefs, and Eli was featured in Philly Mag to discuss the epic new venture The craft beer industry is taking a hit. What can be done locally? Lots happening for Halloween! There's a Stranger Things beer garden, a few murder mystery parties across the city, and a witchy bar crawl in East Passyunk Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook donated a day's worth of restaurant sales to a volunteer-run emergency medical service in Israel. They raised over $100K to provide aid to those caught in the conflict overseas The Philadelphia Eagles are now offering their own vodka and whiskey under the name Bird Gang Spirits. Bottoms up! A Mexican spot in Northern Liberties is offering all-you-can-eat tacos to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Eli and Dave guess how many tacos each of them can put down in one sitting …and more! And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

It's the Friday News Roundup! But, a little different this time. We're talking big picture... about the changes we're most excited to see in our city, the most pressing issues facing residents, and how we can all stay better connected. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Afea Tucker, Philadelphia community engagement reporter for The Trace, Conrad Benner, founder of Streets Dept, a local art blog, and City Cast Philly Arts & Culture contributor Charles Tyson, Jr. This live show was taped at the Indy Hall Clubhouse in Northern Liberties on August 30, 2023. Find out more about our guests' work here: Afea Tucker: Email atucker@thetrace.org or visit Up The Block and TheTrace.org Charles Tyson, Jr.: Follow @neverskurred on Instagram and X. Or, listen to the Full Circle Pod Conrad Benner: Follow @streetsdept on Instagram, X, and TikTok. Check out StreetsDept.com Our live event was also powered by a great Philly business: the Indy Hall Clubhouse & Community. Indy Hall is Philly's original community of freelancers, remote workers, and more. It's for those who love their freedom and flexibility, but don't like always feeling alone. Their clubhouse in Northern Liberties, near 2nd and Spring Garden, is Indy Hall's latest home, providing a comfortable and flexible place to work, play, and get to know people doing all kinds of cool things in Philadelphia. They'd love to meet you, so check out their website, and their upcoming event schedule, at indyhall.org.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly  Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#philadelphia #northernliberties #news A drive-by shooting outside of a nightclub in the Northern Liberties section of the city early this morning, reportedly left at least 7-people injured. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nayze-media/message

Jenn & Bill share ideas of fun things to do around the Delaware Valley this Halloween weekend, October 28-30, 2022, including the Midtown Village Fall Festival in Center City, NJ Spirits Festival at the Battleship New Jersey, Hound-O-Ween Fall Festival in Northern Liberties, Trick or Treat Trail at Franklin Square, Boo at the Zoo and it's a huge Philly sports weekend! 

7 - A subway ride got out of control in NYC with twerking, a slip ‘n' slide lubricated with KY jelly, a crash-test dummy, and a Captain America shield. 710 - Northern Liberties is being targeted by vandals and burglars. 2022 carjackings year to date are the highest they've ever been in the city. 720 - Keep the tweets coming! 730 - Questions surface regarding the killing of a terrorist and the timing. 740 -  745 - What's on the Cutsheet?

6 - Rich is back and talking home toiletry items are being locked up due to rampant thievery. Osama Bin Laden's right hand man was killed in a drone strike yesterday. 610 - The fact that China is threatening to shoot down Pelosi's plane is very telling. Will they take action?  620 - Can we just get rid of seagulls? Can't stand them... 640 -  Rich takes your calls regarding the beach. 645 - The NJ government races are shaping up for the Republicans. 650 - Shoplifting is now at an “epidemic” level. 7 - A subway ride got out of control in NYC with twerking, a slip ‘n' slide lubricated with KY jelly, a crash-test dummy, and a Captain America shield. 710 - Northern Liberties is being targeted by vandals and burglars. 2022 carjackings year to date are the highest they've ever been in the city. 720 - Keep the tweets coming! 730 - Questions surface regarding the killing of a terrorist and the timing. 745 - What's on the Cutsheet? 810 - *Biden offering bonuses for Border Patrol Officers as numbers dwindle. 820 - Beyonce is under fire and is removing the word “spaz” from a song after disabled activists call her out. 830 - A Victory for Conformity: The cancellation of Chapelle is bad for freedom of speech.  9 - Tom Szymanski joins the show to discuss New Jersey politics, Joe Biden, and the economy 910 - Fetterman isn't getting to the core of the issues by bashing Oz and virtue signaling things the left values.Why will he not commit to fracking? 930 - Richie's Falcons. Mystery Movie Clip 940 -  What's on the Cutsheet?  950 - Who won Twitter? And Final Thoughts by Rich

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A man was stabbed in the Northern Section of the city, according to police. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nayze-media/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nayze-media/support

A new sustainable shop called Ray's Reusables recently opened in Northern Liberties. 

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There's a new Italian restaurant in the former Wahlburgers space in Northern Liberties. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Derek Gibbons of Glu Hospitality and Kris Kennedy of the Northern Liberties Business Improvement district about all the development happening in the neighborhood, and how they're coping through COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us in Season 6 of this podcast as we bring you the talks and sermons from our bi-weekly services in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. If you live in Philly we can't encourage you enough to join us at one of our Dinner Parties each week as we create friendships and learn together what it means to be a Jesus follower in modern day America. Support the show (http://www.c3philly.co)

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June is Gay Pride Month in Philadelphia! Kory Aversa, (out and proud!) Owner of Aversa PR and Events returns to BEN Around Philly to give the details on this month's events. Check out his incredibly thorough list below, and find more details and updates at https://phillygaycalendar.com/pride. LOVE IS LOVE: PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATES PHILLY GAY PRIDE MONTH WITH 45 EVENTS, FUNDRAISERS, DANCE PARTIES, DRAG SHOWS, ART EXHIBITS AND MORE Please find 45 top ways to celebrate gay pride in 30 days of June in Philadelphia. We have broken the list down below by MONTH-LONG activities vs. DATE SPECIFIC activities. A) MONTH-LONG ACTIVITIES - 1) LGBTQ Hall of Flags and Philly Gay Pride Flag Exhibit Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square 120 S. 17th S., Philadelphia 215-569-8300 https://www.sofitel-philadelphia.com Sofitel Philadelphia invites the community to celebrate Philadelphia's Pride rainbow flag on the outside of the building in June. An oversize rainbow flag, with Philly's addition of the brown and black stripes to honor diversity in the community, greets visitors as they enter to the left of the front doors. Inside look for the lobby to be renamed Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Hall of Flags. Look for Philadelphia’s locally designed and newsmaking rainbow flag to also have a center spot in the lobby, showcasing the diversity of our local community. The Philadelphia rainbow flag will be joined by host of LGBTQ flags flying high inside the lobby to celebrate the different facets of the local gay community, including Lesbian Pride Flag, Gender Fluid Pride Flag, Binary Pride Flag, Pan Sexual Pride Flag, Transgender Pride Flag and the Bisexual Pride Flag. 2) Philly Gay Pride Month: Cocktails for a Cause By FCM Hospitality AT EIGHT LOCATIONS! Philadelphia largest and most stunning outdoor and indoor restaurants and concepts will celebrate June as Philly Gay Pride Month with a month-long celebration! FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce that Lola’s Garden, Juno, Parks on Tap (two locations), Morgan’s Pier, Harper’s Garden, Craft Hall, The Garden at Cherry Street Pier and Rosy’s Taco Bar will all work in unison to help raise funds for LGBTQ Philadelphia-based charities through Philly Gay Pride Month Cocktails for a Cause. All eight locations will feature a special-colored cocktail that matches up with the eight colors of the Philadelphia Gay Pride Flag. All eight cocktails to match the eight colors in the Philly-specific and inclusive rainbow flag will raise money for four different charities. One dollar from all eight cocktails during the 30 days of June will go to support William Way LGBT Community Center, Attic Youth Center, Philly Asian Queer and Galaei. This stance in social solidarity hopes to shine light to the various communities that the celebration of national Pride month helps represent, being mindful to include all groups that help make Philadelphia the amazing, diverse community it is. FCM Hospitality will compile donations from all venues and equally divide them between the organizations which were selected for their dedicated work and ongoing efforts to focus on intersectional populations. Additionally, FCM Hospitality will host the first-ever Philly Gay Pride Day at Parks on Tap at Trail’s End on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Details for Parks on Tap are coming soon – save the date! FCM properties can be found throughout the Philadelphia area, offering the perfect way to experience different tastes and neighborhoods in the spirit of diversity. FCM’s Cocktails for a Cause campaign will run for the duration of Pride Month (June 1st – June 30th). Black - Juno Philly, 1033 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia (267) 639-2892 https://www.junophilly.com Mezcal Margarita (mezcal tequila, triple sec, activated charcoal, agave, lime) $11 Brown - Craft Hall, 901 N. Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123, (267) 297-2072, https://www.crafthallphilly.com German Chocolate Cold Brew Martini (Jägermeister cold brew, Godiva liqueur, iced coffee) $10 Red - Rosy’s Taco Bar, 2220 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, (267) 858-4561, https://www.rosystacobar.com Stateside Rose (Stateside vodka, Casa del Mar cava rose, pomegranate, lime, agave) $10 Orange - Morgan’s Pier, 221 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 279-7134, https://www.morganspier.com Orange Crushin’ It (Grey Goose vodka, mango puree, tropical Red Bull) $13 Yellow - Harper’s Garden, 31 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, (267) 886-8552, https://www.harpersgardenphilly.com Driftin’ Away (Bacardi black rum, Blackbird’s coconut moonshine, grilled pineapple, lime) $12 Green - Lola’s Garden, 51 St Georges Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003, (484) 412-8011 https://www.lolasgardenrestaurant.com Butterfly Gimlet (Bluecoat gin, lime juice, muddled cucumber & basil, butterfly pea tea) $13 Blue - The Garden at Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 923-0818, https://www.cherrystreetpier.com Frozen Electric Lemonade (vodka, blue curacao, lemon) $10 Purple- Pride Punch (grape vodka, razzmatazz liqueur, blue curacao, sour) $10 Parks on Tap - Trail’s End, South St. & S. 27th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143, (215) 568-1616, https://www.parksontap.com Parks on Tap- Waterworks, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130, (215) 568-1616, https://www.parksontap.com Reservations are encouraged for several locations. Signature cocktails are available during normal hours of operations, which vary based on location. Hours and days of operation may change due to weather and special events for outdoor venues. Guests are encouraged to visit an individual location’s website prior to visiting for specific house policies that may be in effect. 3) #loveislove Gay Pride Month Special Beer Release (also, Philly Beer Week) Available at the Lab at Evil Genius and through GoPuff starting June 1st Evil Genius Beer Company 1727 N. Front St., Philadelphia 215-425-6820 http://evilgeniusbeer.com https://resy.com/cities/pha/evil-genius-brewing?date=2021-05-17&seats=2 Love who you want to, drink what you want to! Evil Genius Beer Company celebrates June as Philly Gay Pride Month with a special limited edition beer release #loveislove. This brand-new Strawberry Blonde Ale (6% ABV) is crisp with a hint of natural strawberry flavor. A portion from all sales will be donated to The Trevor Project, a national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQIA+ youth. Starting June 1st, #loveislove is available in Evil Genius’ new 12 ounce cans at the Lab in Fishtown - and for exclusive delivery to your front door through a Pride partnership with GoPuff. The beer will also be available on limited release in drafts at the Lab and Evil Genius Beer Garden. Limited supplies of #loveislove will also be available at retailers and restaurants in Harrisburg and York, PA. 4) PrideFLIX; The Virtual Pride Film Festival Virtual Gay Pride Film Festival https://www.qflixphilly.com/ Just in time for Pride month, qFLIX launches "PrideFLIX; The Virtual Pride Film Festival" feauring 5 weeks of LGBTQ+ Documentaries, Feature Films, Short Films, and Web Series from the comfort of your home as you celebrate PRIDE. qFLIX Philadelphia, the region’s LARGEST LGBTQ+  film festival found itself in the position that many festivals have faced with the onset of Covid-19. Their annual festival was  set  to kick-off on March 22, 2020, but was postponed to the fall due to the global pandemic. Philadelphia  Pride was subsequently postponed, and out of that, PrideFLIX was born. Rooted in its 26-year history,  qFLIX proudly continues its tradition of sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ people. The virtual film festival will launch on Monday, June 1 2020, and promises a stellar line up of LGBTQ+ documentaries, feature films, short films, and web series. One of the highlights will be a screening is that of gay writer/director Mike Mosallam’s rom-com, “Breaking Fast.” The film stars out actor Haaz Sleiman as  Mo,  a heartbroken gay Muslim who meets — and eats with — Kal (Michael Cassidy) during Ramadan. Because the Holy Month forbids impure thoughts and activities, Mo is forced to practice self-control. Mosallam’s clever conceit allows Mo and Kal to fall in love as their relationship develops over numerous romantic meals and dates. Sleiman and Mosallam, who were to be honored for their work at the fest in March, have been invited to participate in a post-screening talkback via zoom on June 29 along with Seth Hauer, the film’s producer. Several of the films will include talkbacks with filmmakers and/or talent. In addition, PrideFLIX is planning a weekly moderated discussion of specific titles on Sunday nights in June to help foster a sense of community during this period of social distancing. Ticket prices will range from $7-$10 per viewing, with $1 of each viewing going towards local LGBTQ+ non-profits. There will also be an option to purchase a festival badge to view all the films. Visit https://www.qflixphilly.com/qflix-presents-prideflix-the-virtual-pride-film-festival/ 5) William Way LGBT Community Center Benefit Kick-Off Starts June 1, 2021 Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square 120 S. 17th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-569-8300 Every year in June, Sofitel Philadelphia announces a year-round benefit for a local LGBTQ charity. During the entire month of June, and through the rest of 2021, Sofitel Philadelphia will donate one dollar per each banquet menu item designated with the WWCC's logo on the menu. Designated items range from breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets to beverages and snack breaks for groups of 10 or more people hosting a meeting or event at Sofitel Philadelphia. Sofitel Philadelphia will also donate one dollar from every Liberté cocktail sold in the Liberté Lounge to WWCC during Pride Month. The resources raised through the partnership will support the William Way Community Center's programs for seniors, as well as its Trans Resource Center. Funds will also support the WWCC’s capital campaign. The Liberté Cocktail is available in Liberté Lounge and features pear infused Vodka, lemon, St. Germain and Sparkling Wine. 6) Gay Pride Month at Philly AIDS Thrift June 1 to June 30, 2021 710 S 5th St, Philadelphia (215) 922-3186 https://phillyaidsthrift.com/ Philly AIDS Thrift celebrates June as Philly Gay Pride Month with a colorful, Queer-centric wowing window display celebrating the diversity of our city and region’s queer community. Come get dressed up for Pride Month by supporting Philadelphia’s largest and gay-owned thrift store where you can find a rainbow of fashions all month long! Whether you want to celebrate with the eight colors of the Philly rainbow, or add to your own personal style, Philly AIDS Thrift has shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, accessories and more for each and every person - and each and every taste. Don’t forget to stop by the vintage jewelry room to add some extra sparkle and bling to your pride outfit. Additionally, support one of our community’s most important non-profits by shopping for home goods, games and other thrift items. Donate and do-good in June by  donating gently used items to the thrift store. Pride month and June is a great month to clean out those basements, shore houses and closets. Philly AIDS Thrift turns yesterday's treasures into tomorrow’s grants to help provide life-saving services for dozens of HIV/AIDS service organizations. Add this to your Pride Month itinerary when visiting South Street! 7) Gay Pride Month Essentials at Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni’s Room 345 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 923-2960 https://www.queerbooks.com/ Celebrate Gay Pride Month at America’s oldest continuously operating LGBTQ bookstore! For Philly Gay Pride Month, stop by Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni’s Room in the gayborhood for all of your gay pride month essentials - including ramped up selections of the special Philadelphia edition of the Gay Pride Flag, other LGBTQ flags, pride t-shirts, magnets, buttons and other queer ephemera. Pick up your recently published copy of queerbook anthology - a collection of fiction and non-fiction work by LGBTQ people from all over the world that was published by PAT during the pandemic. Add this must-do stop to your Gay Pride Month itinerary! 8) Free Walk-in Vaccinations Philadelphia FIGHT 1233 Locust Street, 2nd Floor Mondays to Fridays, 9:30am to 11:30am, 1:00pm to 3:30pm www.fight.org Philadelphia FIGHT presents free walk-in vaccinations in the heart of the gayborhood at their location at 1233 Locust Street on the 2nd Floor. For more info or to make an appointment: www.fight.org or 267-436-3126 9) Without a Cue Productions June 1 to June 30, 2021 Now operating in Historic Philadelphia, Bucks County and Cape May NJ 267-994-1056 https://www.withoutacue.com/philadelphia Without a Cue Productions celebrates Philly Gay Pride Month with $5 off the new mystery walking tours in Historic Philadelphia. The Bucks County female-owned theatrical company celebrates the launch in Philly with a five dollar savings for any walking tour in the entire month of June using promo code PRIDE5 at the above website. Watch for stories spotlighting Without a Cue Productions out and proud gay cast members during June and Pride Month. 10) Moving Forward When the World Stopped: Queer Life 2020-2021 Virtual Art Exhibition June 1 to June 30, 2021 William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia 215-732-2220 Website: https://www.waygay.org Showcasing the works of 28 artists from the Philadelphia area, Moving Forward When the World Stopped: Queer Life 2020-2021 presents a timeline of events, memories, and experiences from the past year. The pain of suffering through the pandemic, the shifts in our relationship with technology, the immense amount of loss, the calls to action, and our strength to carry on as a community are all themes explored by artists of this show. During this long period of uncertainty, there were times we found comfort in the care of others, through loved ones, and through members of our communities. We’ve seen the artistic landscape change completely, with in-person shows adjusting, shifting to online formats, and many artists spending more time at home, embracing new mediums. There is no singular way to describe this past year’s traumatic experience just as there is no singular way to depict or process such events. It is together as a community that we can begin to rebuild and maintain a renewed sense of hope. This exhibition features works by Allis Chang, Charlie Welch, Chloe Luisa Piñero, Christine Jung, Cheyanne Kemp, Coco Spencer, Daisy Diamond, Emilia Onthank, Erin Moore, Frankie Modesto, Harry Hoy, JaySquids, Kara Mshinda, Lawrence Ade Scales, Logan JM, Lucia Garzón, M. Albertson, Moss Collins, Partly Cloudy Press, Patrick Dunn, Rebecca Schultz, Riley Gosnell, Robert Reinhardt, Sarah Trad, SirSaxana, Steven Valera, Tristan Kravitz, and Vicente Ortiz Cortez. Chelsey Luster & Alec Rogers, curators 11) Pride Month Fundraiser for New Mural in Gayborhood Featuring Lil Nas X in Montero Writer’s Block Rehab 1342 Cypress St, Philadelphia https://www.gofundme.com/f/lil-nas-x-philly-mural?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet Writer’s block is excited to add a new mural to the gayborhood featuring Lil Nas X in Montero, where he has given a bold voice to a new generation of queer artists and queer people of color. The mural is by Ashley Ryan. Please help by supporting this work. The mural is currently on the East wall of Writers Block Rehab at 1342 Cypress St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. B) DATE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES - 12) Philly Gay Pride Month Drive-in with Female Trouble Wednesday, June 2, 2021, doors open 8:00pm, movie 9:00pm Philly AIDS Thrift in partnership with Philadelphia Film Society Held at Philadelphia Navy Yard Located at Admiral Peary Way and League Island Blvd Tickets: www.phillyaidsthrift.com Philly AIDS Thrift invites you to grab your cha-cha heels, clutch your pearls and head to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for a special movie fundraiser at sundown! Philly AIDS Thrift, in collaboration with Philadelphia Film Society, presents a special Philly Gay Pride Month drive-in movie with Female Trouble on Wednesday, June 2nd. The 1974 cult classic by John Waters stars the one and only Divine - and the drive-in event will feature Divine-esque drag queens greeting and thanking all the movie-goers. Proceeds from the event will help raise money for a major building expansion that will include a brand-new donation intake center that means more donations can safely be taken in, producing more sales and even more grants to local nonprofits helping people with HIV/AIDS. Tickets for the drive-in movie are $35 per car, and include access to the movie, food trucks and a chance to win fun door prizes. The drive-in movie lot opens at 8:00pm, with the movie starting at 9:00pm. Female Trouble runs for 89 minutes. The entrance to the PFS Drive-in is at Admiral Peary Way and League Island Blvd. For tickets and more information, visit www.phillyaidsthrift.com. 13-16) Evil Genius Beer Company Charity Happy Hour (also, Philly Beer Week) Thursday, June 3, 2021, 6:00pm to 8:00pm - Kick-Off Event Thursday, June 10, 2021, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, June 24, 2021, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Evil Genius Beer Company 1727 N. Front St., Philadelphia 215-425-6820 http://evilgeniusbeer.com https://resy.com/cities/pha/evil-genius-brewing?date=2021-05-17&seats=2 Evil Genius Beer Company brings back their weekly charity happy hour just in time for pride. After a break due to the pandemic, Evil Genius is back with Evil Genius Beer Company Charity Happy Hour - a weekly charity happy hour every Thursday where $1 from each beer sold in the beer garden between 6:00pm and 8:00pm is donated to a different charity every week. For June, look for the program to kick-off on June 3rd, with proceeds from the evening going to The Trevor Project, which is also the beneficiary of a portion of proceeds from Evil Genius Beer Company’s new #loveislove Gay Pride Month Beer. Watch for the charities and details for the rest of June coming soon! Reservations for outdoor seating are available through Resy. 17-19) Transverse: A Group for Masc Identified Folx June 4th, 5:00pm to 6:00pm June 11th, 5:00pm to 6:00pm June 18th, 5:00pm to 6:00pm Virtual Register: galaei's social media or visit HTTPS://BIT.LY/3HDGOMI Contact: MIKAH@GALAEI.ORG or call 215-398-5003 Galaei is a Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) radical social justice organization. Continuing to serve the Latinx community, while widening our embrace, Galaei provides and facilitates Queer educational services, community wellness, and is committed to healing historical harm. Galaei is dedicated to creating access, opportunities, sexual empowerment, and economic development for all QTBIPOC individuals while fighting systemic oppression, structural racism, discrimination, and white supremacy. 20) Sofitel Pride Drag Tea Saturdays, June 5 and 12, 2021, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square 120 S. 17th St., Philadelphia 215-569-8300 Website: https://www.sofitel-philadelphia.com Reservation: https://www.sofitel-philadelphia.com/happenings/drag-tea/ Sofitel Philadelphia kicks off Philly Pride Month on Saturday, June 5th, and again on Saturday, June 12th, so be on the look for a new spin on a time-honored tradition. Sofitel, famous for its classic afternoon tea service, will debut a new Drag Tea featuring Brittany Lynn’s Drag Mafia. Sip tea (or spill it) in the presence of fabulous Drag Queens as you enjoy delicious offerings from Sofitel’s award-winning culinary team. Drag Tea starts each week at 2:00pm and runs through 4:00pm inside Chez Colette Brasserie. Come ready to be entertained as you enjoy classics, like scones, tea sandwiches (smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, cucumber, pinwheel; ham, truffled egg salad, quinoa cup; fig jam, boursin, red onion, sesame pretzel; turkey, cranberry, orange, pumpernickel), pastries (orange and grand marnier cake, matcha mousse, chocolate profiterole, macaroons), and Palais Des Thes (selection of nine different teas for you to choose) - plus your choice of Champagne, Mimosa or Bellini. Tickets are $55 per person - and add $10 for bottomless Champagne, Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Five dollars from each purchase will be donated to the William Way LGBT Community Center. Tickets are available at: https://www.sofitel-philadelphia.com/happenings/drag-tea/ 21) Vax Up, Philly! Saturday June 5th, 9:00am to 5:00pm galaei, 118 Fontain Street outside area galaei in partnership with Mazzoni Center aims to vaccinate 250 folks ages 16 and older. (you do not need to be a PA resident, or a documented citizen).  This is going to be a day that brings vaccine access to our communities and we will also have a DJ, snacks, and a socially distanced dance party in the street in front of our building! Patient Portal Link: https://2819.portal.athenahealth.com/ Find "Don't have an account? Sign up today to stay connected to your healthcare." on the page and click "Sign Up." Then, on the create account page under "Who will use this account?" select " Patient" Next, you will need to know your household member’s: Full Name, Date of Birth, Email, Phone and then watch for a Code - and select “Nancy Brisbon” as Medical Provider and create a password. Once registration is completed, you can go to the appointment tab on the portal or call the office to schedule for the session. (215-563-0652) 22) allyouneedislove YOGA + BEER Event (Philly Beer Week) Thursday, June 6, 2021, 10:30am to 11:30am Love City Brewing 1023 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJBNLcBlMWSb_VftKsHApnzdoPeJxtJ6h1KW8yweMzuNlong/viewform https://lovecitybrewing.com/ Turntable Yoga will be hosting a PRIDE yoga flow on Sunday, June 6 at Love City Brewing! Join us for allyouneedislove: yoga set to music featuring all queer artists! It’s sure to be a party of a practice – all levels and beginners welcome – the goal is to move to music, breathe fresh air, and most of all, HAVE FUN! Held outside, socially distanced (but not too far from the bar!), you can get a morning stretch and sweat in and then enjoy a beer of your choice – included in the price of class! Bring friends, your own yoga mat, and your PPE! This event is $10 and includes the yoga class and a beer of your choice. Class is capped at 50 people. We are using Venmo charge for ticket purchases! Anyone interesting in buying tickets can fill out the below link, or email: turntableyoga@gmail.com directly to purchase. 23) Vera Pride Showcase! Sunday, June 6, 2021, 3:00pm to 8:00pm Vera Cherry Hill 2310 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vera-pride-showcase-tickets-153390887273 Come and join us at VERA for our first ever Pride showcase, hosted by Ariel Versace and featuring a ton of special guests. Food and drink specials all day, so get ready to come out and party! Tickets are $25 each. 24) SPLAT and Spray by Galaei Wednesday, June 9th, 4:00pm 118 Fontain Street, Phila, PA 19122 Galaei moved into a brand new space and building over the pandemic and as they prepare for a giant grand opening - they invite LGBTQ teens to a free SPLAT and Spray event to make the youth lounge their own - with welcoming art the gay teens created themselves. Through this events teens will come together and find community, learn new artistic skills and make the space their own. Watch for info about the grand opening of the entire new space - coming summer 2021. Galaei’s SPLAT program works to support the empowerment and leadership development of queer youth of color through individual coaching, group support, and community engagement. Galaei provides a safe and affirming environment where youth are coached through various issues relating to sexual health, education, employment, conflict resolution, and trauma. Group activities allow queer youth to strengthen their social support system and facilitate dialogue about how they can make an impact on their community through organizing. Come out and SPLAT and Spray and paint in the new youth lounge! Free. Ages 13-18. 25) Pride Day at Philadelphia Flower Show Thursday, June 10, 2021, 10:00am to 7:00pm https://phillygaycalendar.com/events/pride-night-at-the-flower-show/ SAVE $5 ON WEEKDAY ADULT TICKETS! Adult: $45 SPECIAL WILLIAM WAY COMMUNITY CENTER PRICE: $40 – save $5! (valid for up to 4 adult tickets per order). Limited Availability (discount code is limited to the first 50 tickets sold through June 1 only). Reserve your tickets NOW at www.PHSonline.org using coupon code RGWWCC21 to save! NEW for 2021 LOCATION – beautiful FDR Park in South Philadelphia! The Flower Show will move outdoors for the first time, making this a history-making, once-in-a-lifetime experience that will incorporate the beautiful, unique landscape of FDR Park. 26) BOS Philly Presents Pride Night at Concourse Dance Bar Friday, June 11, 2021, 10:00pm to 2:00am Presented by BOS Philly At venue Concourse Dance Bar 1635 S. Market Street, Philadelphia 267-534-4128 Tickets/organizer:  http://bosphilly.com Venue: https://www.concoursedancebar.com Philadelphia, get ready to dance again! Timed with the reopening of Philadelphia bars and dance floors, BOS Philly will take over Concourse Dance Bar with Pride Night featuring DJ K!RK. Get ready for the first big party of the year! Celebrate Pride Month with the team that brought you Primal, Goldlust, Fairydust, and more! Concourse has become known for its Instagram-famous ball pit, this massive underground nightclub in Center City is decked out with eclectic, retro flair. Get ready to dance for the first time in a year and a half! This event is presented by BOS Philly at venue Concourse Dance Bar. Tickets are $25 or save $5 when tickets are bought in advance with promo code BOS2021. Tickets are available at: http://bosphilly.com. 27) Drive ‘N Drag Saves 2021 ft Drag Race Stars Friday, June 11, 2021, 7:00pm and 9:30pm Saturday, June 12, 2021, 7:00pm and 9:30pm Sunday, June 13, 2021, 7:00pm and 9:30pm King of Prussia Mall Parking Lot 160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 https://www.tixr.com/groups/vossevents/events/drive-n-drag-philadelphia-21802 The fiercest of all drive-ins featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni, will be rolling into King of Prussia Mall for June Gay Pride Month. The super queens Aquaria, Asia O’Hara, Kameron Michaels, Vanessa "Vanjie" Mateo,  GottMik,  Rosé and Violet Chatchki are on a mission to save us from the dreaded 2020! Now starring the soon-to-be-announced Season 13 finalists and new outdoor party patios. (Line-up subject to change.) At Drive N’ Drag Saves 2021 Drag Race Stars, the ladies will perform live on a huge stage in front of attendees’ cars for a show with extravagant lighting, fabulous attire and jumbotron LED screens. The sound will be broadcasted both from the stage and via an FM radio that you’ll be able to tune into once you arrive at the venue, plus there will be a concert-quality light show and gourmet food trucks with food available for purchase. Drive ‘N Drag Saves 2021 will be touring all around the country going to cities like Seattle, Dallas and Miami. The show will be at King of Prussia Mall for one weekend only from Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13. Tickets are $75 and up for General Admission for a car with two people - with VIP options available as well at the link above. See other details on ticket website. 28) Women's Party: Sip City Mixer on the River Friday, June 11, 2021, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Cavanaugh's River Deck 417 N Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia https://www.facebook.com/events/886016148644927 Restrictions away, and it’s time to be gay! It’s been a long long long year+ since we last got to get together. But, it’s time! The city has given the green light to gather, and gather we will! Cavanaughs Riverdeck is right on the water, huge and open with great views for our first foray back into normal life. They will offer our group drink specials and a beautiful place to meet up! As always, Sip City is free to attend. We ask that you consider a donation to the very worthy and needed The Arcila-Adams Trans Resource Center at the William Way LGBT Community Center. It is a resource hub providing health care services, therapy referrals, job assistance. Please find the link in the comments. Thank you. We will follow each venues’ protocol regarding proof of vaccination, id, and masking. Effective at all upcoming mixers. If the bars’ policy makes you uncomfortable, please come join us at a future event when you are comfortable. 29) Teen LGBTQIA Circus Workshop Saturday, June 12, 2021, 12:00pm to 1:30pm Philadelphia School of Circus Arts 6452 Greene Street, Philadelphia PA 215-849-1991 Website: http://phillycircus.com/ Sign-up for this workshop: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=21875&stype=-117&sTG=68&sView=week&sLoc=0&date=06/12/21 Free but reservation required for planning Ages 13-19 Philadelphia School of Circus Arts celebrates Philly Gay Pride with a free circus workshop for LGBTQIA teens on Saturday, June 12th, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. While PSCA’s classes, workshops, and events are always open to ALL, PSCA wanted to make this Pride Month extra special for the LGBTQIA Teen Community! In this 1.5 hour workshop, PSCA’s LGBTQIA Staff & LGBTQIA Staff Allies will introduce Teens to the Circus Arts by teaching the basics of Aerial Sling, Static Trapeze, Tumbling, Juggling, and Tightwire. The last half hour of the workshop will be dedicated to a Cyr Wheel performance and Q&A with recent graduate of Circadium School of Contemporary Circus, Alexandra Feit. Teens will leave feeling inspired, empowered, and connected to new circus friends. Masks are required to be worn at all times, and social distancing will be in effect in the space. This event is FREE, space is limited to 15 participants so registration is required. All skill levels and abilities welcome! Alexandra Feit grew up in northern New Jersey, the eldest of three. From a young age, she loved performing: she started singing in elementary school, and as her interests broadened, she explored a cappella, marching band, and theatre through grade school. After discovering circus towards the end of high school, Alexandra began doing acro yoga, and continued through college. She graduated with a degree in Food Science and Technology and moved to Ithaca, New York for work. There she began taking circus classes in earnest at Circus Culture, and shortly after started pursuing circus professionally in Philadelphia as a member of the inaugural class of Circadium School of Contemporary Circus. She graduated in May 2020, with a focus on cyr wheel and corde lisse (rope). 30) Pride in the Park: Pride Day at Parks on Tap Saturday, June 12, 2021, Noon to 6:00pm Parks on Tap Trails End South St. & S. 27th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143 (215) 568-1616 Website: https://www.parksontap.com FCM Hospitality presents their first-ever Pride in the Park event, an outdoor gay pride day at Parks on Tap on Saturday, June 12th at the new Trail's End location (South and 27th Streets). From Noon to 6:00pm, come out and enjoy the sweeping river views, the delicious food and drink, and the comfortable seating with your family and friends during this all-ages outdoor event. Philadelphia out and proud celebrity DJ Robert Drake will provide music from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Local LGBTQ organizations have been invited to greet guests at the entrance and share information about their services. Support four local LGBTQ charities with your purchase of Pride Punch.One dollar from each Pride Punch sold during Pride in the Park, and all June long, will be combined and split between the William Way LGBT Community Center, Philly Asian Queer, The Attic Youth Center and Galaei. Pride in the Park is presented by FCM Hospitality, with promotional partners Philly Gay Calendar, BOS Philly and Aversa PR. Admission is free. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Seating is first come, first served. For more information on the Parks on Tap safety plan and directions, please visit www.parksontap.com. Parks on Tap is a traveling beer garden that gives back to the community. This year, Trail's End joins Water Works as two summer-long locations. All Parks on Tap sites are self-contained and feature roped boundaries, power, bathrooms, food and drink trucks, seating, shade and more - all without use or dependency of existing park facilities. This means more money can be raised and make a direct impact on park improvements and future programming. FCM Hospitality is proud to present this special event as part of Philly Gay Pride Month, along with the month-long Cocktails for a Cause with 8 colored cocktails at 8 FCM properties that tie-in with the stripes of the Philly Gay Pride Rainbow Flag. For more about FCM Hospitality and venues, visit www.fcmhospitality.com. 31) Artists at Work Celebrate Pride Month Saturday, June 12th, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Presented by Northern Liberties Business Improvement District Various businesses throughout the neighborhood https://www.explorenorthernliberties.org/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District presents Artists at Work Celebrate Pride. On Saturday, June 12th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, head to various businesses in Northern Liberties for a celebration that features local artists showcasing and making their wares, including several featured LGBTQ artists. Gay-owned, female-owned, Black-owned and Veteran-owned boutique and gift store Trunc will kick-things off with live music outside the shop featuring Justus Riveria, Justusviolin, playing music inspired by disco and Studio 54. Trunc also invites families, dog dads, dog moms and everyone to bring their furry friends for a free digital image by Justin Timins. Hudson Table will feature Artist at Work Vincent Marc, more publicly known as Marc, a Black queer creative director, stylist and photographer. The full list of artists and locations at this time include: Hudson Table, 1001 N 2nd St featuring Vincent Marc Once Worn Consignment, 906 N 2nd St featuring Jess Craine R.E.Load Bags, 608 N 2nd St featuring Annette Monnier Sue Moerder Skull Art, 214 W Wildey St featuring Sue Moerder The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop, 713 N 4th St featuring Alison Dilworth Bagels & Co, 1001 N 2nd St featuring TBD Casa Papel, 804 N 2nd St featuring TBD This event is free and open to the public. Please follow health and safety protocols as outlined by each participating business. 32) Philly Pride Run 5K - Virtual Event June 13 to June 20, 2021 William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia 215-732-2220 Website: https://www.waygay.org The William Way LGBT Community Center is celebrating its 5th year of loud and proud running through the city streets of Philadelphia and beyond with the virtual Philly Pride Run 5K race and fun run, held Sunday, June 13-20, 2021! All race proceeds will support key services for the William Way LGBT Community Center, including senior services, LGBTQ history archives, free library, Trans Resource Center, cyber center, and a generous space-sharing program. Registration is open at Runtheday. Philly Pride Run is back with a virtual run for its 5th year of loud and proud running through the city streets of Philadelphia and beyond. Keeping with the tradition of highlighting the diverse groups that make up our fabulous community, this year we are proud to celebrate our Non-Binary and Gender Non-conforming community members! Last year’s message of inclusion still resonates loudly with our core belief that sports have a significant role in our lives.  Sports build confidence, create communities, promote healthier lives and much more! Lez Run founder, C.C. Tellez says “We believe it is essential for  LGBTQ+ athletes to be unapologetically visible in sports at every level.  Representation means everything, especially to historically  marginalized people.” There is still much progress to be made when it comes to the full inclusion of all LGBTQ+ athletes in the world of sports; which is why it’s essential that we show up and that our diversity be counted. We are grateful for the paths forged by the courageous athletes and allies who have shown up and worked to advance equality for LGBTQ+ athletes. There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure full inclusion of LGBTQ+ athletes in all sports. Philly Pride  Run invites you to come out — join the celebration and movement to advance equality! Be an Out and Proud Athlete at the 2021 Virtual Philly Pride 5K and Fun Run events! First 100 participants to register will receive a Philly Pride Map sticker and iron on t-shirt transfer from Stickeryou.com. The virtual Philly Pride Run, 2021 will be held Sunday, June 13-20, 2021. We are making the most of our 5-year celebration- You already know it’s gonna be fierce! All race proceeds will support key services for the William Way LGBT Community Center, including senior services, LGBTQ history archives, free library, Trans Resource Center, cyber center, and a  generous space-sharing program. 33-41) Drag Sunday - ONE DAY, SO MANY AMAZING DRAG SHOWS! Sunday, June 13, 2021 Various Times and Venues Around Philadelphia - So many shows, one fabulous day! Philly has some of the best drag shows in the country and Drag Sunday is where it is hot! See individual listings below for information about each venue and show. Please confirm venue and show details below for each selection. 33) Drag Brunch At The Wayward Featuring Drag Mafia 10:30am to 3:00pm (seating 10:30am, show 11:00am, seating 1:30pm, show 2:00pm) The Wayward, 1170 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia 19107 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-brunch-at-the-wayward-featuring-drag-mafia-tickets-156284283499 Join us June 13th Sunday on the patio for Drag Brunch. With two showings starting at 10:30AM and 1:30PM. The girls are back and ready to serve, kick, and twirl! Join your hostess Miss Brittany Lynn (Of the Mummer's Miss Fancy Brigade, Drag Queen Story Time, and the tri-state area's most award winning drag queen) and her girls of the Philly Drag Mafia (Phillydragmafia.com) for a FABULOUS brunch! The Wayward is featuring a brunch prefix menu with $35 per person, with a la carte beverages. FOOD and BEVERAGEs are sold SEPARATELY. Tickets are sold in groups according to the table size. EX: 4 Guests at a table = $80 ($20 per guest). Seating starts at 10:30AM and the show starting at 11:00AM. Second show seats at 1:30PM, and the show starting at 2:00PM. Please visit The Wayward for more info at: https://www.thewayward.com/ 34) Ladies of Tabu Drag Brunch 12:00pm to 1:30pm, Doors Open 11:00am Tabu, 254 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Tickets $15 to $25 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-of-tabu-drag-brunch-tickets-136093069033 Burd Events brings you performances by Philadelphia’s finest queens for a brunch like no other. Enjoy your meal, drinks, and friends while experiencing top end drag performances and interactions. General admission is $15 for the show and a seat. VIP tickets are $25 for show and best seats. Food and drink is pay-as-you-go. 35) The Matinees 12:00pm to 3:00pm Level Up (Formerly JocksPHL) 1330 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 https://phillygaycalendar.com/drag/ Every Sunday catch Drag Matinee at JocksPHL Starting at 1:00 PM hosted by Iris Spectre (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month) and Diva Luvsit (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month) and their special guest performers. Maximum of four (4) people per table, be sure to be up close and socially distant while enjoying JocksPHL food and drinks during the show! Indoor seating is limited so be sure to get your tickets today! $20.00 per person which includes your meal, the show, and bottomless mimosas. Tables can seat up to four (4) four people (no refunds will be given, other restrictions may apply). Masks are required inside the building unless seated and consuming alcohol and food. A meal per person must be purchased if you intend to drink while seated. Following CDC, state, and city guidelines we require that you remain seated during the show unless using the restroom. Protective barriers will be in place between the audience and performers at all times. 36) Pridezilla 12:00pm to 8:00pm SoulJoel's Comedy Club and Lounge, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468 https://nightout.com/events/pridezilla-0613/tickets Come for the day or enjoy select shows with DJ Carl Michaels, Spice Girls Tribute, Roxxxy Andrews & Ariel Versace and Aunt Mary Pat. Tickets for this all day event are $40 for an all-day pass, or $10-$20 for select performances. Headlined by Ariel Versace, Aunt Mary Pat and Roxxxy Andrews, Featuring an All-Star tribute to the Spice Girls! Hosted by Cherry St. Cartier and Miss Troy. 37) United Colors Drag Show 2:00pm Showtime, Doors Open 1:30pm Devil's Den, 1148 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-colors-drag-show-tickets-155886886875 Join us at the Devil's Den in South Philly for a truly special drag show. Duvel, Ommegang, Love Your Block and Muller are hosting a drag show extravaganza, benefiting True Colors United. True Color United is a non profit that implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focuses on the unique experiences of LGTBQ young people. We have put together a show with the best drag queens and kings in the Philadelphia area. Each True Colors Drag Show is unique. Sunday's performers: Rosey Hart, Lady Geisha Stratton - Miss Gay Philadelphia America 2020, Bev, Kali Coutour and Aloe Vera. The show will take place in the Devil's Den outdoor beer garden. Seating will begin at 1:30 and the show will start promptly at 2pm. The cost of the ticket includes a donation to True Colors, your reservation, a draft of Ommegang Witte or Duvel Single, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a True Colors Gift Basket. Additional beverages and food can be purchased a la carte. The Devil's Den will be donating $1 from every Duvel and Ommegang beer sold during the show to True Colors. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased as well, with 100% of the proceeds going to True Colors. There is no ATM on site so please come prepared with cash for tipping our fabulous drag queens and to purchase raffle tickets. The Devil's Den, while typically dog friendly, is asking that all guests leave their furry companions at home. The Devil's Den will not allow dogs in the outdoor dining area during the drag show. The Devil's Den is also following all local Philadelphia COVID guidelines and we ask that our guests do the same. Please wear your mask when you arrive and please wear it whenever you are not seated. Due to our beer garden size we are only accommodate parties of 2, 4, and 6. We would like to thank our sponsors for all their help making this a success charity event. We could not have done this without the help and support from Duvel Moortgat Brewery, Ommegang Brewery, Love Your Block - Philadelphia Real Estate and Muller Distributor. Tickets are $30 for a table of two, $60 for a table of four or $90 for a table of six. Reservations and tickets at the link above. 38) Drag Brunch at Fabrika 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Doors Open 12:00 Noon Fabrika, 1108 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19123 Hosted by Eric Jaffe. Tickets $20.00 each. Reservations available on Fabrika website. Doors Open at Noon. Food and drink separate. Questions/reservations 215-203-0202. 39) Cutthroat Queens 8:00pm to 9:30pm, Doors Open 7:00pm Tabu, 254 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cutthroat-queens-tickets-125420751845 Three performers start the competition with $150 each. If they want to leave the stage with any of the cash, they have to survive three drag challenges and…..each other! In this show shade is not only encouraged: it’s for sale! We like to call it Cutthroat! Tickets are $12.00 at the link above. Food and drink must be purchased. This one-night competition is composed of three rounds. At the end of each round a performer is eliminated. Before each round they’ll be assigned a challenge and they’ll have 60 seconds to search their playlist for the perfect song to perform. Then we have a little fun in the form of an auction where they can bid on shady sabotages to throw a wrench into their competitors’ performances. But they need to spend wisely! At the end of the night one performer will reign supreme, winning the money they have left and the title of Cutthroat Queen Continental International Worldwide Extravaganza 2020! 40) Drive ‘N Drag Saves 2021 ft Drag Race Stars Sunday, June 13, 2021 Shows each night at at 7:00pm and 9:30pm King of Prussia Mall, 160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 https://www.tixr.com/groups/vossevents/events/drive-n-drag-philadelphia-21802 The fiercest of all drive-ins featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni, will be rolling into King of Prussia Mall for June Gay Pride Month. The super queens Aquaria, Asia O’Hara, Kameron Michaels, Vanessa "Vanjie" Mateo,  GottMik,  Rosé and Violet Chatchki are on a mission to save us from the dreaded 2020! Now starring the soon-to-be-announced Season 13 finalists and new outdoor party patios. (Line-up subject to change.) At Drive N’ Drag Saves 2021 Drag Race Stars, the ladies will perform live on a huge stage in front of attendees’ cars for a show with extravagant lighting, fabulous attire and jumbotron LED screens. The sound will be broadcasted both from the stage and via an FM radio that you’ll be able to tune into once you arrive at the venue, plus there will be a concert-quality light show and gourmet food trucks with food available for purchase. Drive ‘N Drag Saves 2021 will be touring all around the country going to cities like Seattle, Dallas and Miami. The show will be at King of Prussia Mall for one weekend only from Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13. Tickets are $75 and up for General Admission for a car with two people - with VIP options available as well at the link above. See tickets details, restrictions and rules at the ticket link above. 41) MadHouse Sunday, June 13, 2021, 8:00pm to 11:00pm Level Up (Formerly JocksPHL) JocksPHL, 1330 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Callin all crazy wile and cooky performers - come out and join Madhouse for an alternative live gamshow/ drag show where the weird and the madd are showcased. 42) Tings: Femme Identified Group Tuesday, June 15th, 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tuesday, June 22nd,  5:00pm - 6:00pm Tuesday, June 29th,  5:00pm - 6:00pm Go to Galaei’s social media or below to register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/3u0bUMs - Contact valentina@galaei.org or call 215-398-5003. Galaei is a Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) radical social justice organization. Continuing to serve the Latinx community, while widening our embrace, Galaei provides and facilitates Queer educational services, community wellness, and is committed to healing historical harm. Galaei is dedicated to creating access, opportunities, sexual empowerment, and economic development for all QTBIPOC individuals while fighting systemic oppression, structural racism, discrimination, and white supremacy. 43) Pride Month: Speed Dating Men 21+ Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Stir 1705 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-gay-men-speed-dating-all-ages-21-tickets-154900705179 We're back to hosting in person events! Join us for a fun night of great conversations with gay singles! We have missed hosting events and are very happy to be back! Join us for a fun night of great conversations with gay singles at Stir! Speed dating is a fun and different way to meet new people! Check in is at 6:45pm. After the speed dating event, please join us for a singles mixer to socialize more without being timed! Within 24 hours after the event we'll email you your matches. Please email or message us at facebook.com/besinglenomore or at besinglenomore@gmail.com if you have any questions. TIckets are $25.00 each.  We will be following CDC and the venue's guidelines and by buying a ticket to this event you agree to abide by these guidelines. For COVID-19 information and protocols, visit ticket link. 44) Pride Night at Philadelphia Zoo (also, part of Philly Beer Week) Friday, June 18, 2021, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Philadelphia Zoo 3400 West Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 Reservation: https://philadelphiazoo.org/reservations/ Philadelphia Zoo celebrates Philly Gay Pride Month with a special extended-hours, night-time event on Friday, June 18th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.  Pride Night at the Zoo is an all-ages experience and a great opportunity to get outdoors with family, friends and/or significant other and enjoy the animals and celebrate the awesome diversity of the LGBTQ community. Out and proud celebrity local DJ Robert Drake will provide family- friendly tunes for the night from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Local LGBTQ organizations have been invited to give away literature and talk about their services. Guests are invited to show off their Gay Pride by wearing their most colorful rainbow and pride-themed threads for a chance to win Zoo tickets for a future visit. Enjoy life-size animatronic dinosaurs and prehistoric-themed foods, that complement the new exhibit, Big Time: Life in an Endangerous Zone experience. Come hungry for Friday Nights Dinos and Bites special burgers and beer pairings at Bedrock Brews beer garden and Dino Bites fooderies. Zoo Admission is $24 for ages 12+ and $19 for ages 2-11, children under 2 are free, plus entrance for Big Time $6 (adults and children ages 2+).  Food and drink is pay as you go. Ticket reservations are available at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org. 45) Gay Pride Month Afternoon Tea and Discussion - Virtual Event Saturday, June 20th, 3:00pm to 4:30pm Presented by Philly Asian Queer (PAQ) RSVP and Join us for this month's Tea/Coffee Conversation event where PAQers will discuss a topic of the month. Follow us on our Instagram or Facebook for updates and the zoom link. Please note that this is a safe space and is intended for Asian/Asian American and LGBTQIA+ identified individuals only. MORE EVENTS For more events to be added for Philly Gay Pride Month, please visit: https://phillygaycalendar.com/pride. For any events to be added, please email kory@aversapr.com with the name, date, summary, website, and other information - so these can be shared with press and Philly Gay Calendar as a master online site for this year’s festivities. SPECIAL THANKS Big thanks to the businesses, non-profits, restaurants, artists, performers, media outlets, LGBTQ journalists and others for sending along the above information, for stepping up to spread the word, for making connections and for lending a hand as we all adjust to the the rapidly changing times and the reopening of our city in the middle of Pride Month. While the above list is not exhaustive, it is a reflection of dozens of hours of volunteer time spent networking, collecting and organizing information. We hope to see everyone at one or more events above - and we wish everyone a happy Gay Pride Month no matter how you plan to celebrate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Maleek Jackson has overcome many obstacles to get where he is today. The South Philly native is now teaching others to roll with the punches at his boxing gym in Northern Liberties, but he has heftier goals to use his gym to curb youth gun violence. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee shares his story on Philly Rising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, you will learn: • About John Edwin • John’s current horizontal income and personal expenses • John’s horizontal to net worth ratio • John’s life happiness index • All about John’s diet • What John does to exercise • How John gives back to the community • What John’s business goals and personal goals are in the next twelve months • Some of the most poignant moments in John’s life • What John learned from his greatest failure • Plus, so much more! John Edwin is the founder and owner of Strength Personal Training, Inc. Over the past 17 years, he has completed over 30,000 training sessions, and is one of the premier personal trainers on the East Coast. John trains clients and runs boot camps in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Liberty University, where he graduated with honors. After graduation, he started his career at Philadelphia Sports Clubs, where he was named ‘Trainer of the Year’ 2002, 2003, 2004, among over 2,000 trainers on the East Coast. In 2004, John started, Strength Personal Training, Inc. He trains clients at Strength Academy, which is located in the Piazza in Northern Liberties, Philly, and, also, offers in-home personal training sessions and runs Strength Bootcamps in Plymouth-Whitemarsh. He is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-HFI) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS), as well as being Pre and Post Natal Certified. John specializes in kettlebell training, core-conditioning functional training, and boxing. John has also co-authored a best-selling book, called ‘Cutting Edge Sales’, in which he wrote a chapter on goal setting. (www.cuttingedgesalesbook.com) John has had numerous speaking engagements on health, goal setting and overall wellness. John takes pride in partnering with his clients to help them attain and exceed their health and fitness goals.

SOMETHING came from Baltimore the Podcast" is now has it's own show called, "Something came from Baltimore THE SHOW!" You can hear the show on exclusively on "TheBocX.com" Thursday's at 7:00pm EST. I recommend that you check out this radio station, it has a sound that I really love. There is something special going on. I am a big fan of Joey DeFrancesco I used to watch him when he was a young guy in Philadelphia with his Dad at the Orltibz Jazzhaus. It was in Northern Liberties which was totally run down at the time and down right scary, but you would hear the music a block away and when you opened the doors, there really was not a stage, but the band was basically in your face it was a long room and you had to walk around the band to get to a seat. Papa John and Joey D had duel Hammond B, it was pretty awesome. What did not make the interview was that I saw Joey in a Soul Food Restaurant in Atlantic City and he said that was one of the worst sets up ever and they still talk about it. It was a mess, I paid $25 to sit behind the band. "In the Key of the Universe" was my favorite album of 2019, I will always be a fan of Joey D's. Buy the Album: https://www.joydefrancesco.com/music LISTEN TO THE STATION: "TheBocX.com Remember to subscribe to SOMETHING came from Baltimore! Listen and share with your friends. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7HKmMrFB4vAQm3SKzvftA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfunproductions Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-came-from-baltimore/id1400504427 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim Check out my "best of" songs from last decade 2010-2019 on Spotify...I think you will be surprised. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HW55xTnilg2m73Vb5l7Jn?si=NSQ6fm8FRJOAiiZB1y_O6g&fbclid=IwAR3D3pu-FhoumTMm_qvOlg4WDXVz41N0lafmuR675fGJj2txW1ylYusrXZ0 Tom Gouker's Little Bio: Fast forward, I worked at 88.9 FM WXPN, Philadelphia PA, home of the NPR Radio Show called, "Live@the World Cafe" for 14 years. I also worked in the Broadcasting Department at "QVC" for 5 years. I DJ under the name DJ Normal in the bar circuit in Baltimore, MD for 4 years. I had radio show at Morgan State Radio 88.1 FM, Baltimore MD, called, "Jazz 101". "Jazz 101" had interviews with musicians to explain why jazz is so special. The "Cool Jazz" format of the station changed and I lost my show and I continued with interviews with musicians on my on podcast called, "SOMETHING came from Baltimore". SCFB is now over 150 episodes strong with interviews with John Doe, Swingadelic, Gerald Albright, Samite, Bokante, Kat Edmonson, Al Di Meola, Auntie Hammy, The Beatles Guru, Bodega, The Homeless Gospel Choir, Orrin Evans, GoGo Penguin, Warren Wolf, Joey Alexander, and so much more! The podcast keeps growing as "SOMETHING came from Baltimore". Thank you France and Germany! Future Projects: Film - Script for "I'm Falling to Pieces". Podcast, "Why Is It Good?" and a limited episode podcast "Beatles Come to America" with co-host The Beatles Guru Brooke Halpin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim/support

"Just be your authentic self. That’s the biggest advice I would give. At the end of the day, if you can accept yourself and know who you are, that’s going to take you further than trying to fit in." - Meleki Wamalume Meleki Wamalume (@iammeleki) is a wellness coordinator at Drexel University and fitness coach at F-45 Northern Liberties. Meleki was born and raised in Zambia, and was forced to grow up quickly because of the challenges he faced. However, through and from those challenges, he evolved into one of the most self-reliant and (authentic/self-aware) people we know. In this week’s episode, he shares the story of his American immigration process, his struggles accepting an African identity, as well as the powerful idea of curing loneliness through deep self-exploration and self-acceptance. We also discuss a wide range of topics including, the unifying role of sports, the subjective nature of trauma, the transformational power of vulnerability, and much more. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Meleki Wamalume. Thank you.

A new Asian fusion sports bar opens in Northern Liberties. KYW Newsradio’s  Hadas Kuznits chats with Set NoLibs assistant general manager Nick Conquest about the menu, his optimism, opening during a pandemic and settling into the safety measures that he describes as “the new normal.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 11 Paige and Ryan give a recap on the past 3 episodes: Hudson Table with Allen Bari located in Northern Liberties. You can follow them on Instagram Punch Buggy Brewing Co with John Riley and Rob Clark. Follow them on Instagram Tula Yoga Studio with Carly and Jenn. The Yoga Studio is located in Northern Liberties and they are offering virtual classes. In the last part of the episode Paige and Ryan do a quick 6 pack of questions where they discuss long term and short term goals for Tails and Ales and the Behind the Leash podcast. It is during this segment that we ask for some feedback and ideas related to inclusive community spaces for dogs and humans. Individuals in the Philly community have shared their stories about experiencing racism within the dog community, specifically at dog parks. I have received private messages myself after sharing articles and posts specific to the the Philadelphia dog world. To the protesters, the leaders, the citizens of Philadelphia and the Black Lives Matter Movement: Your voices are strong and you have tremendous support from the city. For the past 3-4 weeks Ryan and I have been taking the time to educate ourselves and listen. There is injustice that is rooted within our country and cities and across the globe. Discrimination and racism is experienced everyday. Black. Lives. Matter. And there is no place for hate. To see change we have to continue to do the work. There isn't a quick fix for the work that is being done. The battle might be uphill, but the climb is necessary and mandatory if we want to truly be the land of the free and the home of the brave. If you own a dog in the Philadelphia area, specifically the Brewerytown and Fairmount area and you feel comfortable DMing or emailing Tails and Ales, we want to hear your feedback on how the community can create this space- physical or virtual. This country as a whole needs to do better and we want to do what we can within our community without doing harm to the educators and leaders making strides toward reform and change. You can email Ryan and Paige at: tailsandalesphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Learn more about Tails and Ales on our Website

Carly and Jenn, co-owners of Tula Yoga Studio located in Northern Liberties, joined Paige and Ryan on the Behind the Leash Podcast. As community space owners, yogis and destined best friends, Carly and Jenn share their story of friendship, business and togetherness. Tula means balance, and Carly and Jenn offer a lot of balance when it comes to their classes and services. Although their classes have been moved to the virtual atmosphere, they still have created a space for inclusion via zoom. Members and class participants get the opportunity to talk virtually after class, together. In this episode Jenn touches on the importance of creating connection outside of your home right now. It's not the easiest, but we all need to find an outlet, like yoga, to let out some energy and unsure feelings related to the coronavirus. Carly and Jenn brought such a positive energy and light to the show, after listening, you are going to want them to be your best friend, too. It was such a pleasure getting to speak with them over nice cold beers and learning about their 4th Friday of the month happy hours….with beer! I know we can't wait for the day they can reopen and we can attend one of those…oh, and of course the yoga class, too! IMPORTANT: You will want to listen all the way to the end to hear what Ryan will be trying in the upcoming weeks. Seriously though, Carly and Jenn, we can't thank you enough for being on The Behind the Leash Podcast, we hope we can meet over a nice beer from Urban Village sometime in the near future. To find out more about Tula Yoga you can: Follow them on Instagram Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Attend a virtual class or get a membership

Punch Buggy Brewing Company is located at 1455 N American St, and borders Northern Liberties, Fishtown but is in the East Kensington area. After just a few short months, PBBC had quickly become “a local spot”. Opening in August 2019, Punch Buggy is just a few months shy of their 1 year anniversary. Ryan and Paige frequented Punch Buggy on the weekends and had seen their community grow, seen the immense support they receive and have had one too many beers, too. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to have John Riley and Rob Clark, two of the five founders and individuals involved in running the brewery on the Behind the Leash Podcast. Pat Coyne, the CEO of Punch Buggy was unable to make the podcast recording, but I wanted to make sure he was represented in the show notes. They have had such amazing success and I hope to see more of their wins in the future as we all overcome this pandemic and can eventually go back to a "new normal". Punch Buggy Brewery was named after Pat's orange punch buggy from college that he would deliver home brewed beer in... hence the name. To find out more about Punch Buggy you can: 1. Listen to the podcast 2. Read this blog post 3. Support them by ordering beer online and going to their pick-ups on Saturday between 12 and 4:30 4. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook

Allen Bari, Owner of Hudson Table in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia (with a location also in Hoboken, NJ), opened his doors just a little over a month before the pandemic caused mandatory shut downs. Being the quick thinking businessman that Bari is, he was already creating a sustainable business plan to get his business through the pandemic- Meal Kits. Hudson Table is an experience. It is a place you book with a group of people for a chef's night and/or cooking night out. With many different services, Hudson Table's main priority is creating a one of a kind experience with top chefs and delicious food. In this episode Allen Bari sits down with Paige & Ryan over a beer to talk business, COVID-19 and the background of Hudson Table. Being new to the Philadelphia area, Allen has already felt the huge sense of community in Northern Liberties, but if you are listening to this episode and are in the position to support local business, try Hudson Table. Meal kits are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the menu rotates. Soon Hudson Table hopes to offer coffee and breakfast meals to go, too. Stay tuned by keeping an eye on their social media and website and when they do open coffee and breakfast sandwiches to go, Tails and Ales Philly will also post to their social media-- Ryan can't resist a good sandwich with bacon and Paige is a sucker for a good coffee and a morning stroll. Follow Hudson Table on Instagram Like Hudson Table on Facebook Visit Hudson Table Website

LIMITED SOLUTIONS - these cases being solved are highly improbable - most unfortunately.Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone were two people just hanging down at Abilenes on south street in Philadelphia (2005)- they walk to their truck and disappear into the night - FOREVER - what happened to them?The case of Amber Long and her mother, Stephanie is similar in that while Amber alone was the one who was killed, and there was an eyewitness (her mother) there's never been any other leads for this young Philadelphian architect. They were walking back to the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia when they came across two men who robbed them, shot Amber and took off into the night, in a car, never to be seen or identified.Finally, the strange and tragic mystery surrounding the murder of Su-Ya Kim, so devastating to the family, yet her murder has never been solved, even with an eye witness present.Also - info about south street read on this program was obtained through the Philadelphia online Encyclopedia.Follow these strange and unusual mysteries on another episode of the Right Shoe with Debbie Q.

This is Episode 070 with Britt Carpenter, Founder of Muttropolitan and the Philly Unknown ProjectAbout the Philly Unknown Project (http://phillyunknownproject.org/)Bringing cohesion and bridging the gaps in communities one block at a time.As Philly grows stronger as a city and continues to show signs of forward progression in some areas, there are still many areas and neighborhoods/communities that have become neglected. Most of these communities don’t have the resources available to make them better.The Philly Unknown Project intends to cultivate community cohesion and educate and advocate for those who can’t be a voice for themselves.They are a grass roots non-profit that provides hand-to-hand outreach through several methods.They provide Compassion Bags, which serve as harm reduction kits containing snacks, t-shirts, socks, hygiene supplies, and other resources to provide hope for another day.You can check out the docuseries Britt was involved in here: https://projects.voanews.com/opioids/About Muttropolitan Founded in 2012 and a Philly.com Readers’ Choice for Dog Walking, we are fully bonded and insured to cater to the needs of the urban pet! Proudly serving Center City, Rittenhouse Square, Filter Square, Art Museum, Fairmount, Spring Garden, Northern Liberties, South Philly and Surrounding Areas!They offer: dog walking, cat sitting, (other pet) sitting, and more!  Contact them here: http://www.muttropolitanpetsitting.com/About BrittBritt is an awesome entrepreneur, running two organizations that he founded: The Philly Unknown Project (a nonprofit organization helping those who are struggling with homeless, addiction, or with other issues in the local community); and, Muttropolitan (a for profit pet sitting/walking business that has done very well).  On this episode we discussed:• How Britt started Muttropolitan• Why Muttropolitan became as popular as it is, and why it is thriving during the COVID-19 era• What in Britt's past led him to start the Philly Unknown Project• How you can get involved in helping the community with the Philly Unknown Project• Britt's initiatives to help the homeless and those suffering from addictionPRODUCTION CREDITS:This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Tony Lopes, REMOTELY (because we are obeying the COVID-19 isolation orders) in Philadelphia.  The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com).Follow us on:• Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn

This is Episode 070 with Britt Carpenter, Founder of Muttropolitan and the Philly Unknown Project About the Philly Unknown Project (http://phillyunknownproject.org/) Bringing cohesion and bridging the gaps in communities one block at a time. As Philly grows stronger as a city and continues to show signs of forward progression in some areas, there are still many areas and neighborhoods/communities that have become neglected. Most of these communities don’t have the resources available to make them better. The Philly Unknown Project intends to cultivate community cohesion and educate and advocate for those who can’t be a voice for themselves. They are a grass roots non-profit that provides hand-to-hand outreach through several methods. They provide Compassion Bags, which serve as harm reduction kits containing snacks, t-shirts, socks, hygiene supplies, and other resources to provide hope for another day. You can check out the docuseries Britt did here: https://projects.voanews.com/opioids/ About Muttropolitan Founded in 2012 and a Philly.com Readers’ Choice for Dog Walking, we are fully bonded and insured to cater to the needs of the urban pet! Proudly serving Center City, Rittenhouse Square, Filter Square, Art Museum, Fairmount, Spring Garden, Northern Liberties, South Philly and Surrounding Areas! They offer: dog walking, cat sitting, (other pet) sitting, and more!  Contact them here: http://www.muttropolitanpetsitting.com/ About Britt Britt is an awesome entrepreneur, running two organizations that he founded: The Philly Unknown Project (a nonprofit organization helping those who are struggling with homeless, addiction, or with other issues in the local community); and, Muttropolitan (a for profit pet sitting/walking business that has done very well). On this episode we discussed: How Britt started Muttropolitan Why Muttropolitan became as popular as it is, and why it is thriving during the COVID-19 era What in Britt's past led him to start the Philly Unknown Project How you can get involved in helping the community with the Philly Unknown Project Britt's initiatives to help the homeless and those suffering from addiction PRODUCTION CREDITS: This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Tony Lopes, REMOTELY (because we are obeying the COVID-19 isolation orders) in Philadelphia.  The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). Follow us on: • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn

Maria Reyes OR Majet, is a Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science Degree in Community and Trauma Counseling from Jefferson University.   A former paramedic, she now owns Resilient Mind Works in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, where she works with first responders, creatives, millennials and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD.   Majet helps her patience process their pasts so that they can live in the present and plan a fulfilling future.  Majet is the owner of DivaGirl Philadelphia which is a lifestyle community that educates and empowers women by hosting conferences, volunteer abroad programs, and workshops.  She is an international volunteer, having done medical missions in the Philippines twice; helped rebuild in Puerto Rico in 2018; and since 2016 has been working with women and children in Nepal, Ghana, Peru and India.    She is also an adjunct professor at Jefferson University and teaches yoga to kids.    Her passions include:    - connecting and supporting women - normalizing counseling - helping first responders - volunteering abroad - creating memories with my daughter   Once Majet had her daughter she realized she wasn't begin fulfilled at work.  She no longer wanted to be a paramedic and sought options when one day a post card arrived in the mail.  It was as though God was sending her a message.      The postcard was for a new program at the University of Philadelphia on trauma counseling.  She enrolled in the program and began realizing how much the traumas she experienced as a child in the Philippines had affected her life.      She graduated and became a trauma therapist and now helps others move through their adversities and find the resilience to move forward.  She believes that we all experience adversities and have resilience.     Majet is now on a mission to normalize therapy so that more people will get the help they need.  Therapists provide an objective view of what you are going through with no judgement or shame.     In addition to working as a therapist, Majet empowers women through her organization Diva Girl Philly.     Book recommendation:    The Prosperous Coach    Favorite Quote:  “Be who you are and say what you feel because they who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.  ~ Dr. Seuss    Learn more about Majet   Website   Instagram: @divagirlphilly   Facebook: @divagirlphilly   Twitter: @resiliencymentor   To learn more about me, your host, Robyn Graham, click HERE.   To learn about The Brand Insider by Robyn Graham, click HERE.   To connect with me, Robyn Graham: Website | Instagram | LinkedIN | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest

In recognition of International Women’s Day tomorrow -March 8th- and Women’s History Month, the Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation and the American Red Cross are hosting a Women’s Day conference on March 6th and 7th at the American Red Cross location at 7th and Spring Garden in Northern Liberties. This conference will offer insight on career paths, personal wellness, community building, and challenges faced by women in the workplace - plus information tables staffed by job recruiters.  Kristen is joined by Nyree Hester from the Philadelphia Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division, Lieutenant Myesha Massey from the Philadelphia Police Department, and Kristin El Idrissi who is the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Project Management for the Philadelphia Fire Department who talk about the event and their experiences working in public safety. Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-day-conference-2020-registration-91788163869. Watch the live feed on the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/PhilaOEM/.  Get In Formation: Be inspired, be empowered, build relationships.  Then, Kristen is joined by Rita G. Brouwer-Ancher, the Director of Development at A Woman’s Place in Bucks County. A Woman's Place is located in Doylestown, and remains the only domestic violence organization in Bucks County. In addition to a shelter, 24-hour hotline, counseling, and other emergency first response services, A Woman’s Place also helps to educate people of all ages and professions about healthy relationships and lots more. Join A Woman’s Place at their 25th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy fundraiser on Friday, March 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Spring Mill Manor (171 Jacksonville Road,Ivyland 18974). Tickets are available for $125 per person and the dress code is cocktail attire. Learn more at www.awomansplace.org.
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A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Northern Liberties.  KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu, aka "Glu Hospitality" about the food and decor at "Anejo" and also the changes coming to Piazza.  She also spoke with them about their newly opened "cocktail hideaway" in Center City called "Lida and the Swan." 

Why do cans of Urban Village Brewing Company's Super Villain IPA have "Epstein Was Murdered" printed on the bottom? The Beer And Booze Broz went to Northern Liberties to find out.

A popular soon-to-be-former bakery tenant of South Philadelphia's Hoa Binh Plaza relocates to Northern Liberties, where she'll be overseeing her daughter's Vietnamese restaurant at 722 N. 2nd Street.  KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with partner Julie Dinh and chef Tony Ta about Hello Vietnam Asian Bistro, and the Grand Opening celebrations that include a traditional lion dance.  

Meet one of Philadelphia’s top event planners and community leaders. Hector Serrano is a proud Christian who has had his ups and downs, but his downfalls don’t define what GOD has in store for him. He has been blessed to be the owner of The Pearl Ballroom hosting all sorts of events and soon, he is opening the 1st all authentic and Puerto Rican owned restaurant in Northern Liberties. God is working with Mr. Hector Serrano.

Crazy Doberman, Acid Parenting, Tethers, SB the Moor, The Holy Circle, Malocclusion, Detieti, Billington/Shippy/Wyche, Northern Liberties, Imelda Marcos, Third Witness, Wes Tirey, and Lake Mary & M. Sage.

Crazy Doberman, Acid Parenting, Tethers, SB the Moor, The Holy Circle, Malocclusion, Detieti, Billington/Shippy/Wyche, Northern Liberties, Imelda Marcos, Third Witness, Wes Tirey, and Lake Mary & M. Sage.

Kylie Flett from Bluebird Distilling, Erin Wallace from Devil's Den and the Pink Boots Society, Luke Bowen from Evil Genius, Dave Goldman from Urban Village Brewing Co., Nick Less from Philly Tap Services and Philly Homebrew Outlet, and a fantastic audience of you(!!) got together on July 28th at Tattooed Mom on South Street for an extra hilarious and informative Beer and Booze Broz live show! Devil's Den is throwing their 9th annual Sour Fest starting on Saturday, August 10th! It runs for seven days, get more info at their Facebook event page! Check out Bluebird distilling at their locations in Center City, Old City, and Phoenixville, or find them online at bluebirddistilling.com. The Pink Boots Society assists, inspires, and encourages women beer industry pros. Learn more about them at pinkbootssociety.org. Evil Genius is right under the El in Fishtown and it's well worth visiting the lab! See what they're up to at evilgeniusbeer.com. Urban Village Brewing Co. is in the heart of Northern Liberties, go try a delicious flight and have some amazing food! More info at urbanvillagebrewing.com. Philly Tap Services keeps great beer tasting like great beer, and for that, we're grateful. Visit them at phillytaps.com. Philly Homebrew Outlet is your one stop shop for home brewing. Check them out at phillyhomebrew.com! Thank you to the Philly Podcast Festival for having us at this phenomenal tribute to Philadelphia podcasts, and Tattooed Mom for hosting us! Thanks to Obie Media for recording the live show. Check them out at obiemedia.com.

…on the three rules to consider about your work. Kim Lincon is the founder and creative director of Lynx and Company, a multi-dimensional, “chick-operated” design studio in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, creating branding systems to digital campaigns for companies large and small. Kim joins the show for a conversation about how she built her client base, what excites her about branding projects and her three rules when it comes to her work. Plus Ryan shares his personal shame regarding circular saws.

The 11th annual 2nd Street Festival kicks off this Sunday, August 4th. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with William Reed of The Standard Tap, one of the festival founders, about getting this festival off the ground. They also discuss the culinary evolution of Northern Liberties, what the festival has done for the neighborhood, what it takes to organize a festival like this and of course they'll have tips on what you should eat and drink.  

Kristen speaks with returning guest Meredith Williams - the Executive Director of the 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties. Known as Philly’s biggest summer block party, the 2nd Street Festival returns for it’s 11th Anniversary on Sunday, August 4th. Roam the festival over six blocks of 2nd Street between Germantown and Green streets in Northern Liberties. This all-day, FREE celebration of the community and businesses on 2nd Street has over 150 vendors including: handmade crafts, food vendors, beer gardens, three music stages, a street performance space, kids programs, green initiatives, and features a diverse local musical lineup. Find out more at 2ndstfestival.org. Then, Kristen is joined by Leslie Hickman – Chief Officer Revenue and SEPTA Key spokesperson at the South Eastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA). Leslie gives Kristen the scoop on all things Philly transportation. There are a lot of big changes going on with SEPTA, especially with the new Septa Key. Hear all about prices, card expiration dates, the phasing out of tokens, senior citizen rates, the importance of registering Septa Key cards, and lots more. SEPTA reminds customers to register their Key Cards as soon as they make a purchase to protect against loss or theft. Register online at https://beta.septakey.org/ or by calling the SEPTA Key Customer Service Center at (855) 567-3782. 

Craft Hall is a new experiential dining, drinking, and entertainment space in Northern Liberties. Craft Hall is home to Mainstay Independent Brewing Company and Lost Bread Co. Bakery. Jessica Jenkins from Craft Hall, Brian O'Reilly from Mainstay and Alex Bois from Lost Bread join Marilyn to talk about this new “Ode to Philly” establishment. 

Bebot. A new piece of art has landed in Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Hayley Schneider of developer Post Brothers and creator and artist Andrea Greenlees on how this all came about.

DJ Dame Williams delivers a high energy live half-hour mix from F45 Northern Liberties. Mix Contains EDM, House, and Rap/Hip-hop influenced tracks. For booking, visit DameWilliams.com

Those who own the Piazza in Northern Liberties are expanding into the parking lot across the street. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Randy Hope, Principal of Post Brothers about the new restaurants and businesses at the new Piazza Pod Park opening next month.

This Saturday is Hound-o-ween, a special event at the Piazza in Northern Liberties, and you and your hound are invited. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Allison Lewis of Street Tails.

Tweet LIVE this Sunday, October 7th at 635pm Small Bites with Glenn Gross and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio, has a stellar lineup. To kick the show off, we will party with Hannah Jo with the Wildfire Radio PRIEMIRE of her new smash single “Closer” that is going viral as well as heavy play at clubs. She is excited to have our listeners hear from her and what a great way to get things started. Also, we are thrilled to welcome Michael Tuono the owner T&N HomeMade Kitchen and the Jeet Mobiles. With signature menu items like The Frankie Five Stents, The Sunday Gravy, The Cubano Paesano, and Da' Bomb (Omelet Stuffed Pancake), T&N Homemade Kitchen has been wowing patrons and having their taste buds dance for years and now they will be sharing these delights to the Northern Liberties section of Philly very soon with T&N Homemade Kitchen - Northern Liberties. They are a family-owned deli offering a large selection of sandwiches, plus burgers, wings & breakfast eats. We can only hope that they bring samples of these delicacies. Then we have Brandi Shine Doming the founder of the extremely popular blog The Vegan 8 and now a blogger turned author with her debut cookbook “The Vegan 8: 100 Simple, Delicious Recipes Made with 8 Ingredients or Less” from Oxmoor House Books Time Inc. Books being released October 16th and available now for pre-order on Amazon.com. Five years ago, popular blogger Brandi Doming of The Vegan 8 became a vegan, overhauling the way she and her family ate after a health diagnosis for her husband. The effects have been life-changing. Her recipes rely on refreshingly short ingredient lists that are ideal for anyone new to plant-based cooking or seeking simplified, wholesome, family-friendly options for weeknight dinners. All of the recipes are dairy-free and most are oil-free, gluten-free, and nut-free (if not, Brandi offers suitable alternatives), and ideally tailored to meet the needs of an array of health conditions. Each of the 100 recipes uses just 8 or fewer ingredients (not including salt, pepper, or water) to create satisfying, comforting meals from breakfast to dessert that your family—even the non-vegans—will love. Brandi is a mom, wife, designer, and blogger. Her blog was voted a Top 21 Vegan Blog of 2016 by the hugely popular vegan magazine, VegNews Magazine, she's appeared regularly in FORKS OVER KNIVES magazine, and was featured in the documentary Eating You Alive. All the way on the West Coast we say hello to Renata Lubinsky the author of “Around Seattle in 80 Dates: An Online Dating Journey” from CreateSpaceIndependent Publishing Platform. After thirty-two years in one relationship, Renata M. Lubinsky divorced her husband and started a journey that she crafted on a daily basis, by using online dating sites. Renata's massive experience in the online dating world and her love for the unexpected provided her with mesmerizing material that will make you laugh out loud in some stories, and in others, make you cry. Renata uses her witty and sensitive voice to describe the world from the perspective of a single, almost fifty-year-old woman starting the second chapter of her life. In the past few years, Renata has taken her stories on stage and performed in different stand-up events around Seattle. She has won first place in local stand-up competitions and participated in various storytelling shows. We can't wait to hear about this journey. Then Oh, Canada we say hello to Cara Clarkson the Manager of Guest Services for The The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alberta Canada. The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located in the heart of one of the greatest wonders of the nature inside Banff National Park Canada Keep Exploring. We look forward to hearing all about the property “eh” as the Canadians say. Small Bites Radio correspondent Actor John DiRenzo is out and about with his valuable insight and experience in the culinary world so be sure to catch him on QVC selling the high quality Copper Chef products. Small Bites Radio's resident Vegan Food Chef Christina Martin of Cooking to Nourish will also be back in studio for some fun and food talk with us and our guests. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John's book “A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc” from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is now available to buy, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist, appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars, named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling with his autobiography “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern” from Post Hill Press with foreword by Artie Lange available to order on Amazon.com. Fat Jack's BBQ and Bluejeanfood.comhope you will use the TuneIn app to listen worldwide or also catch Small Bites Radio syndicated LIVE Sundays on KGTK 920AM, KITZ 1400AM, KSBN 1230AM, KBNP 1410AM, distributed by satellite through the Salem Radio Network, ScyNet Radio, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, and TryThisDish Radio which is the only independently owned and operated international chef-driven foodie and lifestyle radio network in the world! Also repeats of our shows are available to be listened to daily on the above platforms 5:30pm-6:30pm and on Mondays at 10am on Wildfire Radio, and as usual the newest episodes are available the following day on iTunes and PlayerFM. The post Small Bites Episode 97 appeared first on Wildfire Radio.

Our traveling podcast of wonders finds itself at another Philly brewery this episode, Urban Village Brewing at Schmidt’s Plaza in Northern Liberties. Joining us are Owner and Head Brewer Dave Goldman and Assistant Brewer Christian Ruggeri. We talked about the brewery’s inception and build, canning, events, the food, inklings of future expansion, cinnamon stick advocacy, and much more. In the news, Dan reported on cannibis infused “beers” and some other stuff too. In Happy Fun Time Games, Wayne challenged the assembly to guess bizarre beer ingredients in another installment of There’s Weird in My Beer. For this episode’s Know Your Beers segment, Steph gave us the scoop on the Gose style. All powered by a veritable buffet of Urban Village brews. Do you love Beer Busters? Of course you do! Why not leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice and consider supporting us on Patreon.

Gabe Kapler is having an outstanding first season as Phillies manager. Kapler joined me for coffee at his favorite cafe to talk about why he loves living in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, what brought him to play baseball in the first place, if a baseball manager can get too analytical...plus, Kapler reveals his all-time favorite player in any sport. Yes, he is a huge fan of the "Round Mound of Rebound!"

The 10th Annual 2nd Street Festival is happening Sunday, August 5th from noon to 10pm. Kristen speaks with Meredith Williams - the 2nd Street Festival Director, about this annual party in Northern LIberties on 2nd Street - from Girard Avenue to Spring Garden. Rain or shine, the 10th Anniversary of this FREE festival is bigger and better than ever, featuring 10 hours of music, 24 bands on 3 stages, 10 beer gardens, 20 food trucks, an Art Star Pop Up Market, food and drink specials, street performers, a dance troupe, and lots lots more. Find all of the details at www.2ndStFestival.org. Bug Fest is crawling into the Academy of Natural Sciences on August 11th and 12th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m each day . The Academy of Natural Sciences’ bug expert, Karen Verderame, is an invertebrate specialist, a naturalist, a teacher, a bug lover, and Kristen’s favorite guest EVER. Listen as the two talk about all things BUGS - and give all of the details about the ANSP Bug Fest this year. Bug Fest will feature more than 100 species of live insects on display, as well as the Entomology Collection containing more than 3.5 million specimens. There will be bed bug sniffing dog demonstrations by Western Pest Services, edible bugs, cockroach races, nature walks, face painting, temporary tattoos, informative exhibits and experts, and more. Discount tickets are available at ansp.org. For a full list of activities, visit ansp.org.  

First, Kristen checks in with Pam Zenzola, the Executive Director at the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District to talk about their upcoming 13th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival - Sunday, July 29th from 11am to 4pm. Want to bring a car to display? Just drive up! East Passyunk Avenue (Broad to Dickinson streets) between 8am and 11am that morning. $20 to register once you’re there. The event features 175+ cars and hotrods, street food and specials, a craft fair, circus performers, live bands, family fun, shopping and so much more. visiteastpassyunk.com. Tweet @epassyunkave and follow #passyunkcarshow. Then, travel back in time to the roaring ’20’s for the 4th Annual Deco on the Delaware, a stylish and fun 1920’s inspired event at the historic Glen Foerd estate - Saturday, August 4th from 11am to 5pm. Meg Sharp Walton, the Executive Director of Glen Ford on the Delaware joins Kristen in studio to talk about this fun, vintage themed non-profit fundraiser with proceeds going toward Glen Foerd’s environmental education programs. Attendees will dance, drink, and dine alongside the Delaware River, with live music, period inspired cocktails, a fashion contest, picnics, special guests and more. Tickets begin at $45 and children under 12 are free. There are five different packages to choose from, including a limited amount of VIP package tickets. Find tickets and more info at decoonthedelaware.com #PhillyDeco The 10th Annual 2nd Street Festival is happening Sunday, August 5th from noon to 10pm. Kristen speaks with Meredith Williams - the 2nd Street Festival Director, about this annual party in Northern LIberties on 2nd Street - from Girard Avenue to Spring Garden. Rain or shine, the 10th Anniversary of this FREE festival is bigger and better than ever, featuring 10 hours of music, 24 bands on 3 stages, 10 beer gardens, 20 food trucks, an Art Star Pop Up Market, food and drink specials, street performers, a dance troup, and lots lots more. Find all of the details at www.2ndStFestival.org. Finally, Mark O'Conner joins Matt & Kristen in studio to talk about the 31st Annual Tour De Shore, happening this Sunday, July 29th. benefitting the Children's Foundation. The race's main objective is to help support the families of fallen first responders in the greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey area. About 3,000 riders will travel via bicycle 65 miles from the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge to Showboat in Atlantic City. Our own Matt Cord will be riding for the 3rd time and can't recommend the race enough. There are still a few spots open, and riders can even register the day of the race. Find out more here: https://www.tourdeshorechildrensfoundation.org/.

On this episode we traveled to the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia to chat (and brew) with Meredith Williams, co-founder of Home Brewed Events – a company that produces tailored, high-end events from small corporate team building events to large-scale festivals. We chatted about the company’s beginnings, services and signature events, as well as the local beer and food scene. Also, we brewed a beer while recording, cause we’re cool like that. In the news, Dan reported on a new collab beer between Motorhead and Arcadia Brewing – including a phone interview with Arcadia’s marketer Steffan. In Happy Fun Time, Wayne hosted a new game all about bizarre beer events. And in Know Your Beers, Steph talked about brewing beers to cellar. Plus, a cameo from one of our patrons, Jill Chivers. All while we sipped a line up of incredible beers…and brewed one too!

Chris DiGeorge, Founder and CEO of Millennial Partners, joins host Bob Lane to discuss his various urban development projects over the years such as Northern Liberties in Philadelphia and the Camden, New Jersey on The Real Estate Hour. Learn more of the history of buildings in the area, including the Victor building, and hear from two musicians who used to record there - Graham Alexander and Denny Laine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Chris and Leigh-Ann speak with Char Nolan, a food educator and plant-based advocate, about the benefits of a plant-based diet, tips and tricks for changing behavior, and much more.The food news this week is about set of Swedish scientists who're exploring how sound influences taste. There is a growing body of research on this topic and recently, Spotify partnered with McDonald's to play tracks in many of their restaurants. http://www.thedrum.com/news/2016/05/06/spotify-partners-mcdonald-s-it-sounds-out-brandsChris and Leigh-Ann also highlighted My Soy Cafe, a Northern Liberties plant-based cafe. http://www.mysoycafe.com/

Listen as host Chelsey Lowe speaks with Sierra Georgia, found of Gelat'oh! Sierra put in hard work and grit into her business, which is opening in Northern Liberties soon!

Thom Nickels interview. Rain storm. Northern Liberties in Philadelphia.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Liberties,_Philadelphia “Gone are the days where you go to a bar and there’s just the sound of conversation.” What we were drinking: Thom had Coors Light, and plotting on French wine. Chunjay drinking PBR and bourbon, the Philadelphia “City Wide Special.”  https://billypenn.com/2016/01/20/the-philly-citywide-special-index-whose-combo-packs-the-most-punch/ Sharing a memory of a Russian New Year mishap. Thom’s faith past. Roman Catholicism, agnosticism-atheism, Orthodoxy. Walking out on Ash Wednesday. “My father tried to break down my door, because he wanted me to stop reading.” Discovering his sexuality, discovering gay bars. On 1969/1970: “To announce that you were gay to your family then, was really paramount to saying you had a mental illness. Nobody talked about it.”  Working in the hospital.  Falling in love with all the wrong people. One night stands. Collecting experiences. On marijuana and drugs. The Gay Liberation Movement. The Black Panthers. Homosexuality in black and Latino communities. His first partner was black. On pacifism. Bringing his partner home to his family. On wrestling with homosexuality and faith. “The whole concept of a gay emotional life, a gay person, didn’t exist then.” “Were we to be in an automobile accident, and were a priest to come to our bedside, we would confess our ‘gay sins,’ as it were.” “We are all slaves to our baptism. I can’t entirely liberate myself.” “Certainly promiscuity, wild ‘Don Juan’ promiscuity, whether you’re gay or straight, it may feel wonderful, you get a diverse hors dvours sense of tasting of the lights when the moon is full…. But falling in love changes the speedometer.” “I think that promiscuity whets your appetite for more promiscuity. Once you’ve opened those doors, really really wide, it’s really hard to go back and settle for one person.” St. Mary of Egypt and promiscuity. Visiting an older gay man in the hospital who was near death. Chunjay introduces "Bad Haircuts" and misremembers the age of a girl mentioned in the song.   “Bad Haircuts” Demo by Royal Ruckus from Seventeen Candles, free at http://noisetrade.com/royalruckus   Chunjay talks about Samson Society.  Straight men with same-sex attraction. Does bisexuality exist? “Situational homosexuality.” A band-aid. “Some straight men, let’s face it, are so tired of doing what society expects, worshiping and pleasing the woman.” “When you go to situations where there’s no emotional connection, that feeling of let down will easily turn into disgust, because there’s no real human connection. You’ve both used each other as a way to get off. That’s when our higher selves, our spiritual nature, reminds us that we’re not total machines, we’re not sexual robots.” How Thom found his way back to faith in Christ. Considered being a monk or a priest. An experience at a Benedictine monastery. His work as a writer, exploring reincarnation and New Age thinking. The death of a friend. On Western Rite Orthodoxy.   “The Lone Gunmen” by Royal Ruckus from The Summer of the Cicadas LP.   On being a newspaper writer. Being the first openly gay writer in the mainstream press? Death threats.  Should gay men grow beards? On transgender issues. On writing gay fiction. Chunjay’s experience in 2002 with a gay bookstore. The shifting culture. 50 Shades. My Father the Devil. Important people in Philadelphia. Biography of writer Dominic Dunn. Find Thom Nickels at Philadelphia Magazine online, HuffPost, Icon Magazine, and buy his books at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. On dancing to rap music. Disco dancing is great.   "Rhymer's Block" by Royal Ruckus from The Summer of the Cicadas double LP. Video available at http://summerofthecicadas.com/videos   Mentions: St. Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church, James Joyce’s "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,” St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Elizabeth Taylor’s film Ash Wednesday, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Macklemore, The Pirate Monk Podcast, Milo Yiannopoulos, Bill Clinton, Thom Nickels’s Walking on Water book, The 6000 Beards of Mt. Athos book, Allen Ginsberg, Joan Baez, Bishop Spong, The Get Down on Netflix, more.

Elizabeth and Scott tried for over a year to conceive before becoming instant parents of 3 girls after his sister got sick. When the girls moved away, they started trying again and years of frustration followed. Maria and Kevin were barely 25 when they landed at a fertility specialist, with options they weren't interested in. After randomly meeting in DC, they combined their passions and conceived of something to help everyone going through what they were. Our live episode was recorded on stage at our launch party in Philadelphia on August 9th, 2017 at We Work in Northern Liberties.

What a great time I had with one of the owner/operators of Creep Records, Mark Tawney. We broadcasted live on facebook from Creep Stage. We covered everything from Art to egos in the art world. Marks love of art is what really inspired this multifunctional store.  Creep Records began as a record label in 1993 and has since expanded to a retail space in the Piazza in Northern Liberties. The record store portion of our store is vinyl-focused.  We also have CDs and cassettes.  While many record stores focus mainly on used vinyl, our store maintains a true balance between new vinyl and a constant influx of quality used vinyl.  Our selectection has genres ranging from indie and punk to metal and hip hop. Our focus has and always will be on bringing in great music to the store, whether its mainstream or underground, and our customers having a great record shopping experience. Stay tuned for an upcoming Comedy Fundraiser Show for #TuffysFight. 

Wait, what? The Borgata is not in Philly. This is an outrage! However Ron made it to Northern Liberties for dinner at Jerry's Bar and a show at the Fillmore. Also, Gary Gulman was hilarious as always but was he as funny as the last time they saw him in Philly? Also Andrea blacked out so Ron helps fill in the fuzzy details.

It's FIRST FRIDAY so get out and see some art! This week we have my conversation with Beth Heinly and we talk art, cats, finding your place as an artist, living in Philly, her 3 o'clock book, and much more! Listen to the episode during your walk between galleries. So many galleries in Philly right now and there's a lot happening on First Fridays. You have a chance to see new art by burgeoning artists and working artists (the kind that are actually living) and maybe even talk to a few! Don't forget to check out Beth around the web.  Spots to check out:  Gravy: http://www.gravy-studio.com/ The Art Department: http://www.artdeptphilly.com/ Vox Populi: http://voxpopuligallery.org/calendar/ Practice Gallery: http://practicegallery.org/ Institute of Contemporary Art: http://icaphila.org/ The Print Center: http://printcenter.org/100/ And there's hundreds more. You get it, just go (to Old City, Northern Liberties, Fishtown)! NEWS TIME: We are in the 4th annual Philadelphia Podcast Festival this year! We're psyched to do a live show: SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 @ TATTOOED MOM We'll be announcing guests soon.  Check the links below to see Jaime around the web.  Thanks for listening to another episode of KTG Talks, we really appreciate the love everyone's shown us in person at the gallery and on the web. If you'd like to support the gallery you can do a few things: 1. Share! Share! Share! Tell your friends, share with your family, let people know about us!  2. Write a review, ask us for an interview, or rate us on iTunes. 3. Donate. If you'd like to make a donation to the show go to our website and click on the "SUPPORT" badge or go here: SUPPORT US!   Beth around the web:    The Artblog: http://www.theartblog.org/author/beth/ Web: http://domesticwildcatrefuge.com/beth_heinly/ Vox Populi: http://voxpopuligallery.org/artists/beth-heinly/ Beth's 3 o'clock book: http://the3oclockbook.tumblr.com/ Curate This: http://curatethisphilly.com/2016/04/04/the-existential-comics-of-beth-heinly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethheinly  Music from Free Music Archive: Intro: object play by Iku × konofumin Outro: i love to be an artist by Carnivorous Birds Producer: Louise ORourke Our site: http://www.kitchentablegallery.com/ *** Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ktgtalks. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. The Hobbit (Unabridged) by J.R.R. Tolkien Divergent by Veronica Roth Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/ktgtalks. 

Short Life for Dance Club The WAV nightclub is no more. The barely broken-in club on Atlantic City's Playground Pier has reportedly closed it's doors. The WAVac website is also offline. Opened with much fanfare in April 2016, WAV was supposed to be a magnet for 20-somethings. The slow-growing Playground Pier in front of Caesars Casino on the Boardwalk really needed that kind of traffic boost. The many bars, retailers and eateries inside the Playground would supposedly benefit from the hundreds that would shop, eat & drink before heading into the WAV for a night of dancing. LISTEN> ACprimetime Radio 7.6.2016 Playground Pier is the brainchild of Bart Blatstein and Tower Investments. Blatstein purchased the struggling 'Pier Shops' at Caesars for $2.7 mil in November of 2014. The deal was not a friendly one, which may explain why Caesars does nothing to encourage their guests to walk across the Boardwalk to enjoy Playground offerings. This bad Playground news dampens the excitement of Blatstein's new Showboat Hotel, opening on July 8. Observers noted: if Playground would clone Tropicana's 'The Quarter', they could have winner on that side of Atlantic City Boardwalk. ALSO CONFIRMED: the GUESS retail store has exited their Playground location. ( is Starbucks next?) Blatstein and Tower Investments is well known for the Piazza at Schmidt's project in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties section. After an exciting debut, The Piazza faltered and Bart sold out. According to Philly.com, Caesars and Blatstein had quite the legal tussle with this prime piece of Boardwalk Real Estate. Our 2 Cents: Dance clubs might be maxed out in Atlantic City. Plenty of competition in this space. Also, it's well known that poorly named 'Playground' was poorly marketed too. PR / advertising campaigns never connected with fun-seekers, and at times seemed non-existent. Still, that pier in front of Caesars is spectacular... it just needs proper management / creative leadership. Is Blatstein over-leveraged? That's what some are asking. With Bart on a buying spree in AC, does the Philly developer have the cash to properly manage his acquisitions? Will Blatstein have the time and resources to properly develop the volleyball court and Garden Pier parcels if those deals close? We look forward to Glenn Straub's next move with this situation. What do YOU think? Leave a comment below.    

This week we return with a a visit to Creep Records in Northern Liberties, a discourse on the entomology of a certain holiday's nickname, another visit with the 60's garage rock, smooth sounds of the 70's and a whole heapin pile of teenage love.

Interview with the founder of Johnny Brenda's and Standard tap on the evolution of Fishtown and Northern Liberties in Philadelphia