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🌸 Spring 2024 Philly Area Events 🌸
Spring has officially sprung, and the City of Brotherly Love is blooming with exciting events. Whether you’re an arts and culture aficionado, a foodie, or just looking for some outdoor fun, there’s something for everyone in the coming weeks. This roundup highlights the best spring happenings in Philly and even a bonus event in South…
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A Haunting Melody: “Girl from the North Country” playing now at the Forrest Theater
“Girl from the North Country,” now playing at Philadelphia’s Forrest Theater now until March 10th, is a unique theatrical experience that defies easy categorization. While it isn’t your typical, feel-good musical, it offers a powerful and poignant glimpse into the lives of struggling individuals during the Great Depression. The play, written by Conor McPherson and…
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A tour of a psychedelic South Philly row home
Anna Ladd is one of those people who knows everybody. Or rather, everybody knows her. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a “You know Anna, too??” moment. My friend Ann introduced me to Anna a few years ago (thanks Ann!), and I’ve loved following her journey ever since. And you’ll soon learn…
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A chat with Marquita Robinson Garcia, Founder of DVINITI Skin Care
Over the summer, I met today’s blog guest at an event at Rittenhouse Women’s Wellness Center‘s DermaCenter. Her bubbly and vivacious personality instantly made me want to interview her. And after learning more about her and her company DVINITI Skin Care, I knew I really wanted to interview her. So we did just that! QUIZ…
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How I started waking up earlier ☀️
Forgive me, for I am about to be on my Tony Robbins nonsense. September is often viewed as a month of change and fresh starts. A time to change habits, to try something new, maybe even give ourselves a challenge. Something that could potentially impact your life. Read any keys to success or self-help article,…
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An interview with social media creator, corporate leader, mindset mentor, and women’s advocate Navixha Bagga
Meet Navixha Bagga Navixha Bagga wears a lot of hats. She’s a mother, social media creator, seasoned corporate leader, mindset mentor, and women’s leadership advocate to name just a few of her titles. Navixha’s mission is to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential and realize their most flourished, synergized, and effective versions.…
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Philadelphia Dining News – August 2023
Heyyyyy. It’s been a minute since I’ve dropped a Philly Finds, so I figured I could do a little round-up of some August Philly food news. Quick links: New Restaurants and Menus: Post Haste 2519 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 First spot on my list to check out. Post Haste is a recently-opened cocktail lounge,…
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20 Years of Delicious Tradition: Center City District Restaurant Week Returns
CCD Restaurant Week returns this fall – September 10 to September 23, 2023 For all of my Philadelphia foodies, mark your calendars and ready your taste buds – Center City District Restaurant Week is back this fall from Sunday, September 10 to Saturday, September 23. One of the best things about Restaurant Week is that…
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Getting out of this world with the filmmakers of “Higher Grounds”
What if aliens landed in Philly? It doesn’t seem that outlandish when you really think about it, does it? In fact, Philly would be the place where this would happen. And the out-of-this-world comedy Higher Grounds considers this exact scenario. I had the chance to chat with Joe Kramer and Christian Sarkis Graham, the creators…
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Upcoming event: White Dog Cafe and WMMR’s Preston & Steve to Host Sixth Annual “Dining Out for the Dogs” to Benefit Alpha Bravo Canine
Mark your calendars for an evening of philanthropy and fur-filled fun as The White Dog Cafe and WMMR’s Preston and Steve team up to host the highly-anticipated Sixth Annual Dining Out for the Dogs on Monday, August 21, 2023. This event aims to raise funds and support Alpha Bravo Canine, a Philly-based nonprofit organization that…