A recap of what I'm loving in in the City of Brotherly Love I went through the entire month of March without a Philly Finds post? Shame on me! I am here to make it up to you, with a very food-centric edition. And while you're here, subscribe to my new, weekly, free newsletter, Why [...]
I tell ya, the future of music is safe in the hands of the youth. New York-based pop/blues artist Kayla Alissa is just 16-years-old, and is already making moves. She began singing at a young age and hopes to pursue her music further and show her love for it with everyone else. She also impressively [...]
While searching through my old blog drafts - hoping there would be something there that would spark inspiration - I found this. Originally titled "soooo what I've been doing..." this post was something I started last May, and seemingly didn't have the energy to complete. But now that the initial dust has settled, I decided [...]
How do we emerge victorious from the quagmire? Leave the battlefield waving Betsy Ross' flag higher? - Hamilton Growing up in the outskirts of Philly, I've experienced my fair share of school field trips to the city's historical sites. The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to name a few. But I had never paid a [...]
Philly rapper Close Cash is set to release his new album, titled Private Party. Close Cash began his journey growing up in South Jersey as Alovett Brandon-Ike Chukwy King. He then found his way to Philadelphia to become who he is now — an independent artist and creative, with the means to change the Philly [...]
When a place is really good, you'll want to go back again, again and again. A wonderful combination of atmosphere, food, hospitality and company makes a meal that much more enjoyable. So much so, that you'll already be planning your return. This past fall, I had the opportunity to dine at Davio's location in King [...]
This post originally appeared on the Positive Publicity Patreon as part of the "times I've been dumb and been scammed" series. If you like what you've read, subscribe for $3 a month today! Before you dive into the story, I want to share some more of my thoughts. I take brand partnerships seriously, and put [...]
We're celebrating Friday with a new Philly Finds. I'm currently spending the final few days in my current home before moving to a new apartment. One thing that has me particularly exhilarated about the move is decorating my own space. I'd love for this new home to feel like my one-bedroom, checkered-bathroom-area of creation and [...]
Obligatory not sponsored language It's been a minute since my last skincare routine post, and I decided it's time for an updated one. Especially after this weekend when my little cousins told me that "I look 26 instead of 29." So yea, I guess you could say this routine is working. I won't go into [...]
Philadelphia native and indie-pop musician Payson Lewis is breaking into 2021 swinging with his latest single, Only Yesterday. Only Yesterday is a single about reliving your past painful journeys and learning to accept these experiences to heal and achieve a new normalcy. Payson's indie-pop style and phenomenal vocals are on perfect display with Alex Balderston's driving bass, Rob Humphrey's steady drums, Erik [...]
