Philadelphia Zoo - Summer Ale Fest, Sat. 6:30-10pm

Photo: B Krist for GPTMC via uwishunu         Enough time has elapsed so that everyone should have recovered by now from Philly Beer Week and be ready for the second annual Summer Ale Festival. On Saturday, July 24th from 6:30-10pm, the Philadelphia Zoo will once again host an evening of outstanding local and regional craft beers that have put Philadelphia on the map as a destination for beer-lovers...

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Barefoot Doctor Community Acupuncture Clinic - Open House

Open House Wed. July 21st!Visit 618 W Girard Avenue on Wed. July 21st from 6-9pm for an open house! For FREE sample treatments and consultations with the acupuncturist!If you decide to schedule an appointment, you’ll receive your first treatment free as well!Also- consult and get a demo with Gretchen Gerhauser who will be beginning a series of Posture Healing classes at the clinic. If you suffer from pain or injury, her individualized blend of tai chi, yoga, and chi kung can offer great benefit- learn how to use your body properly to avoid injury...

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Property Listing: 806 E Girard Ave.

via Yahoo! Real Estate Description: First floor:Living/dining room, eat in modern kitchen, wooden cabinets, rear bedroom, three piece modern bathroom, laundry facilities, full size rear concreted yard that has the potential for off street parking. Second floor: large laundry/storage room, modern eat in kitchen wooden cabinets, rear bedroom, three piece modern bathroom. Third floor: large bedroom with rear wooden deck. Full concrete basement,...

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Hyperion Bank Blood Drive, Tues. Aug. 3rd!

Normal 0 0 1 50 285 City Avenue Special Services District 2 1 350 10.262 0 0 0 Hyperion Bank Blood Drive Tuesday, August 3 - 1:00PM to 7:00pm For more info or an appt. please call:  Suzanne Mooney at 215-789-4198 or sign up online at: http://www.redcrossblood.org   Enter Sponsor Code: 14826 From July 1st through September 12th, 2010 all presenting donors who donate blood at an American...

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Reinventing Brewerytown, one property at a time

via philly.com Over the years, a number of developers have descended on Philadelphia's Brewerytown neighborhood, often with grandiose promises to revitalize the community. Some progress has been made following the completion of Westrum Development Corp.'s 144-unit Brewerytown Square town home complex. But acres of surrounding land Westrum slated for development years ago still sit undeveloped, in part due to the recent recession and still struggling economy. Yet, thanks to MM Partners LLC, change has, indeed, come to Brewerytown. Without...

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Girard Ave. I-95 Interchange Updates

All updates regarding I-95/ Girard Ave. construction can be found on the 95 revive site: 95revive.com First Phase of Girard Avenue Interchange Reconstruction Completed The first (I-95/GR0) of six phases (GR1-GR5) of reconstruction of the Interstate 95/Girard Avenue Interchange has been completed. The temporary southbound off-ramp constructed adjacent to the existing off-ramp is in service, and the northbound Aramingo Avenue connector constructed...

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Property Listing: 133 W Girard Ave.

Situated in Northern Liberties, one block to Market Street elevated, acrossed the street from the Piazza development, priced for quick sale. Three story, 2900 square foot building ripe for development as commercial or retail space, or multi family dwelling. Property previously used as veterinarian offices. via Movoto...

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July 10th, 6-9p, Art Opening @ Slingluff Gallery

July 10th, 6-9p, Art Opening Featuring Artist Mike Egan 7/10 - 7/25 Slingluff Gallery, 11 W. Girard Ave. View Current Artwork Read About Mike via Slingluff Gall...

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Soapy Smells on Girard Avenue

via Active RainWhat does Fishtown wash their hands with?Beekman's Copa Soaps has been crafting sudsy bars on Girard Avenue in Fishtown for quite a long time. If you've ever walked past the storefront, you can smell the clean, herbal scents emanating from the building. The all natural, cold-processed soaps are made from various oils such as coconut, olive, palm, and almond - hence the name, C.O.P.A.Soaps can be purchased online and are available in...

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Property Listing: 314 E Girard Ave.

via Long & FosterList price: $257,500This building is located on the Girard Avenue commercial corridor, adjacent to the Waterfront and 2 blocks to The Sugarhouse Casino. The Bi-Level Apartment is completely restored and renovated, with 2 full baths, and long term tenants. The first floor commercial space is partially renovated, with a new floor system. It has high ceilings, with turn of the century tin ceilings. Excellent opportunity for a savvy...

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Art + Soul Food

The 2010 Art + SoulFood festival is happening this Saturday, June 12th, from 2-6 pm. There will be an after-party at the North Star Bar. Here is a taste of the 2010 festival highlights (complete with handy bullet points):A meet and greet with Darryl McCray of “Cornbread” fame, a former Brewerytown resident dubbed the father of modern graffiti. Catch the trailer to his upcoming documentary “Cry of the City” by producer Sean McKnight setting the record...

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Metro - Brewerytown, the next hot spot?

Metro - Brewerytown, the next hot sp...

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Mugshots expands to Girard Ave.!

Angela Vendetti and Jill Fink will expand their Mugshots coffee operation into Brewerytown in late June, when they open their third location at 2831 Girard Ave. m...

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Tiffin Etc. Brings Kati Rolls To The Streets Of Philadelphia

Tiffin Etc. Brings Kati Rolls To The Streets Of Philadelp...

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