March 28, 2025
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com Mark Bani with the pipe organ he plays at Macy’s. by Alex Lloyd Gross Macy’s has closed their center city location. The iconic store once was home to John Wannamaker’s. That was when retail stores were almost at war with each other, trying to out do one another to…
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The South Philadelphia Library hosts “Return to Innocence,” an adults-only arts and crafts event designed for those who miss read-alouds and summer camp style activities. Participants will enjoy a curated playlist and short story readings while engaging in simple crafts and coloring. All materials will be provided. No prior craft skills are required. Hint: This…
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Music enthusiasts of some of the biggest names in rock and roll will have a chance to celebrate the music of three of the most iconic bands to ever perform in Philadelphia at upcoming Flyers games. The Flyers have announced three special ticket packages with exclusive onsite performances honoring Pearl Jam, the Grateful Dead, and…
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The Harlem Globetrotters are in the area for a couple of games against the Washington Generals. They are going to win them all. Just like Friday night at the NJ Cure Arena. This is good clean wholesome fun for children of all ages. During the Trenton game, players would run into the stands, to interact…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Musicians that have been in established bands , then get together for a new project get to be called a “Supergroup”. When a guitarist for Sheyl Crow , the drummer for the Baby’s and bass player for Aerosmith team up, that is one definition of a supergroup. They played an intimate…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Unless you have been living under a rock, you heard of Aerosmith. While the band is no more, the bassist Tom Hamilton is making new music and playing a small, short tour of clubs with his new band, called Close Enemies. They will play the City Winery on January 8, 2025….
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Mummers Fancy Brigade Captain Results
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1 – South Philadelphia (TIE)1 – Quaker City (TIE)3 – Fralinger4- Uptown5 – Avalon6 – Polish American7 – Woodland8 – Aqua9 – Ferko10 – Greater Kensington11 – Hegemen12 – JerseyDQ – DuffyDQ – Durning Mummers String Band Captain Results It is unknown what caused the disqualification for Duffy and Durning.
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by Alex Lloyd Gross It’s not Holiday Time without a visit from the Trans- Siberian Orchestra. Plain and simple. If you ever saw them before, you know. This band played two shows down at the South Philadelphia sports complex. A matinee and an evening show. This band was born from Savatage , a metal band…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross ALEX LLOYD GROSS FILE PHOTO- Delaware Valley News.com The Wells Fargo Center will not be used for Sixers games when the new arena is built. City Council approved a new Sixers arena, called 76ers Place is be built where the Fashion District Mall is. Many feel the arena was rammed through…
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