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his week, I gave the floor to a Temple students began to notice a massive letter I received from a Temple change in their scheduled classes for the 2020 student who just wants a little fall semester: a shift from in-class learning to transparency from the school she virtual learning. Students reached out to felcommitted four years and thou- low peers in search of answers because, to our sands of dollars to. surprise and disappointment, Richard Englert Temple, like just about every or Temple made no effort to contact the student body about these specific changes. college and/or university in America, has to My disappointment lies not in the prospect weigh the right way of bringing thousands of taking online courses, as I recognize this is of students back to campus – or not – this fall the safest option for myself, as well as for my amid the backdrop of COVID-19.

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Frankly, without a vaccine, there is no soluMy disappointment is in the lack of comtion that will end up being the right one. munication we have been receiving from TemHowever, what Olivia Krupa, a senior at Temple, is incensed with is not the news that ple University itself. I feel bad for my fellow students who signed lease agreements when the 2020 semester might be a clusterfuck bethey otherwise might have stayed home if cause of COVID-19, but that it appears to be by they had known beforehand that most classes design to hundreds of students who demand would be virtual. better answers and better communication As a student who pays an exorbitant from an institution ready to accept their dollars but not justifying why the cost is still so amount of money a year to attend this university, I feel I have the right to be kept in the loop steep. about where my money is going and It should be noted that just this what is happening. This has not week, Temple president Richard been the case. If most classes are Englert announced his resignation, online, why am I spending the same which is what raised a massive red amount as I would for an in-person flag for me, personally. education on an online education I I’ll just let Olivia speak to it and will irrefutably get less out of ? catch you next week. Her letter has If I am to be learning virtualbeen edited for brevity, but you can ly, why are my tuition dollars acread the full letter on our website: counting for a building I will not be philadelphiaweekly.com. If you’d taught inside of ? And if I am learnlike to sound off on this as well or ing virtually, can I expect the same have something to say in rebuttal, quality of education out of prowe will happily provide the floor. fessors who are unaccustomed to Send it to us at voices@philadelphiworking digitally in order to teach aweekly.com. their classes? These questions and I am Olivia Krupa and I am a more go unanswered, largely due to rising senior at Temple University, @SPRTSWTR the lack of transparency that goes completing a degree in English and on at Temple University between its Secondary Education. students and its decision-makers.

I hope this email finds you well. I am emailNo one could have expected a pandemic. ing in regards to the fall 2020 scheduling changes made in the past week and to the lack However, what we as Temple students absoof transparency that Temple University has lutely do expect is an open line of communication between Temple officials and us, their operated under recently. On June 2, at 12:22 p.m., Richard Englert, President of Temple students. We want clarity, we want transparUniversity, sent out an email to the Temple ency, and we want an apology: an apology for the misleading nature of President Englert’s student body. email, an apology for the lack of communi“It is our intention for learning to be blendcation when massive changes to the schedule ed this fall, with classes being taught both in-person and virtually,” Englert wrote, an were occurring, and an apology to students who expected more out of this university. email that signaled to Temple students that I am writing to you to please share this mesthere would, in fact, be in-person classes, sage. I have started a petition on change.org in alongside with virtual ones.

Many students have proceeded with plans support of Temple lowering its tuition for the Fall 2020 semester, where over 12,000 people such as signing lease agreements. Some stuhave already signed showing their support. If dents who were unsure if they wanted to take this gets enough momentum, we could really a semester off in case classes were virtual, believed that would no longer be an issue, and so make a change for the students. You can view decided to continue with their attendance for the petition here: change.org/p/temple-university-lower-temple-university-fall-2020-tuiFall 2020. tion However, on the week of June 28-July 2,

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The drama with DeSean Jackson is what happens when you don’t educate yourself before you speak – or at least have read a book in the last five years. If you don’t know, the Eagles wide receiver hosted a series of Instagram posts featuring anti-Semitic statements and alluding that Jewish people are secretly behind a plot to commit violence against Blacks. Jackson was clearly on that Henny posting this shit, since many, like Temple professor and activist Marc Lamont Hill, describe it as “absolutely indefensible.”

Jackson, of course, posted a mea culpa after a massive backlash, but the damage – and portrayal of a clear lack of intelligence – was already done.

CITY Heavy lies the Crown The iconic crown lights of the PECO building will go dark for a few months to undergo maintenance, marking the first time since 2009 the display will not host messages. But it appears PECO is actually sadder about this news than we, as Philadelphians, are as the company put out a commemorative video to announce the news and also held a three-hour countdown on Monday beginning at 5 p.m. The LED display is said to receive a host of system upgrades that will last through the fall.

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Friday-Sunday. To enjoy safely, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society created a page on its website, phsonline.com/popups for more information on what to expect this year in the garden.

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“So the guy just comes flying through on his [motor] bike down Frankford, wheels up, looks right at Kristie and gives her a wink. She was blushing so hard. I mean, all we could do is laugh, it was the most Philly thing ever.”

— Man on his phone Friday outside of Heritage Lounge on 2nd Street in Northern Liberties recalling a scene that, the minute we overheard, all we could do is chuckle. Bike life isn’t just obnoxiously awesome, apparently, it can also be great for your girlfriend’s self-esteem too.

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Save Our Studios Efforts continue to celebrate everything Philly music and the way it was recorded

“L John Whitehead, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Teddy Pendergrass are pictured in Sigma Sound Studios. Today, efforts continue to find a home for all types of Philadelphia music. Image | Courtesy Gamble Huff Entertainment

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ook, man, I’m old. Huff is old. cans” and more), the buck doesn’t stop at Tarsia is old, older than me by Sigma or soul when it comes to Philly’s 10 years. Never say never, right, studio culture. That means Victory, Kajem, but I think that somebody else Studio 4, and Larry Gold’s studio, along has got to do it.” with respected, vintage king seats That’s Kenny Gamsuch as Cameo-Parkway’s label ble talking, he, the lion space at 309 S. Broad, Virtue on N.

BY A.D. of Philadelphia R&B Broad, and more sound-tech places – with Leon Huff and Thom Bell where ‘60s garage, ‘70s funk and AMOROSI – when it comes to labels (Phila‘80s punk – free jazz, electronic exdelphia International Records, or perimental music, and heavy metPIR), songwriting, producing and al too – all made this town into a publishing. Tarsia is Joe Tarsia, the one- well-rounded and beloved studio town. time engineer, owner and founder of the That is a scene and an all-around sound legendary Sigma Sound Studios on N. 12th that Max Ochester – Philly music archivist Street where Gamble, Huff, Bell, their team and owner of the Brewerytown Beats reof musicians (MSFB) and Tarsia’s crack cord store and label – has been looking to crew made and mixed some of soul music’s celebrate since March. That’s when he cobmost historical, innovative sounds. bled together heralded Sigma Sound veterDespite being the city’s most famously ans (illustrious names such as Jim Gallaregarded studio (think classics from The gher, Arthur Stoppe and Peter Humphreys, O’Jays, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, the latter of whom works with Ochester with and without Teddy Pendergrass, the now in a reissue remastering capacity) and Stylistics, David Bowie’s “Young Ameripreservationists for a #SaveSigma brain-

storming bash. Their goal, then and now, is to move forward on a future for the gutted N. 12th Street building purchased by Chinatown-based investor real estate developers for $1.55 million in 2015.

That funky future doesn’t solely involve a house of worship dedicated solely to Sigma Sound – bringing back cherished sound-nerd vintage technology such as its original mixing boards, not unlike the equipment Tarisa donated to Drexel University in his name over a decade ago – but making a museum for all of Philadelphia music.

“It would not be a Sigma museum, despite its renown,” said Ochester. “Sigma is so prominent because of its hit-making position and fame – Gamble and Huff and R&B as well – but also, because Sigma is the only studio building from Philly’s glory days that is left standing. The idea is to celebrate everything that is Philadelphia music and the way it was recorded.”

To say that other Philly music folk have

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The Jacksons (Michael dozing off in the back) are pictured with Gamble and Huff. Image | Courtesy Gamble Huff Entertainment

been down this road before is an overstatement. From the involvement of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation during its time in Philadelphia (2005- 2008), to the current and past membership of the Philadelphia Music Alliance, to Mayor John Street and Governors Ed Rendell and Tom Ridge, to Philly live music avatar Larry Magid, along with Gamble and Huff themselves – all have poured their blood, sweat and tears into making museums dedicated to, alternately, R&B on a national level, R&B from a local perspective, rock n’ roll from a local perspective (many of the old-school local music biz movers-and-shakers still resent that we lost the Rock Hall to Cleveland), to a hard-focused Gamble-Huff-and-Bell shrine.

At times, and for a long, long time, it has been the tug of war of egos and tribute – who gets how much celebration, lionization and canonization? – that has torn any progress of building a genuinely regal hall of fame asunder. Ever hear of the Sigma Sound documentary from Visual Innovations, Inc., “The Sound Heard ‘Round The World” that was supposed to come out in 2016? Probably not.

Though they found rare and extensive footage and interviewed all historic (still living) parties, the doc was mostly squashed, then, because many of the Philadelphians involved with licensing their music to the filmmakers wouldn’t allow it. They wanted to hold onto the rights for their own projects.

Time ticks on. Nobody gets younger. Other top towns take advantage of the hole in the music memorabilia museum market – say, Nashville, which opens the National Museum

of African American Music this September.

Even Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, very quietly right before the pandemic struck, took a deep piece of the pie with its boss, Greg Harris – the Philadelphia expatriate and onetime used vinyl dealer who joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 after 14 years as a senior executive at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown – acquiring large swatches of memorabilia and archival materials from Magid, Gamble & Huff and local radio great Jerry Blavat, for its own Philly memorabilia display and historical archives.

“We installed a permanent Philly exhibit, one expanded and combined with other soul cities such as Memphis and Detroit, and it’s a really nice set-up,” said Harris. “Philadelphia is a huge part of the story, be it R&B or rock and roll. It’s always been part of the hall, that story. This is now something dedicated, and colorful. To have Sigma Sound next to Memphis’ Famous Studios is paramount. Larry Magid is the greatest champion of Philly music, and whatever we do, he wants it – in good humor – to be bigger. But, now with this, Philly will be preserved forever.”

Beyond soul, there are Larry Magid’s original Electric Factory contracts and Sansom Street venue gig posters, and Blavat’s on-air sign-ons and offs together with a deep photo catalog of The Geator with Sinatra, Sammy Davis and more. But the Rock Hall exhibition dedicated to Philly soul has totems such as Gamble and Huff’s demo making cassette recorder from 1977 (Sony Model CF-580) and

Bobby Smith of The Spinners suit, 1979 vintage, designed by Harvey Louis Krantz, out for all to see.

“My letters from fans, my outfits, I’m proud to have it all there at Cleveland’s Rock Hall, all 60 years plus worth of my career’s memories,” said Blavat.

So what now for Philly?

You have to go back to go forward.

“You came with me when Larry Magid had that cocktail party at his house with Kenny Gamble and the guys for Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guys,” Blavat reminded me of a gathering, not more than three years ago, to pursue interest in Philly’s own historic vision.

“Before that, the Rhythm & Blues Foundation board had big get-togethers at The Kimmel with Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick ... we were raising money for them for a minute, until then they left town. I gave $25,000, other guys gave a lot more – nothing happened. We had some lavish dinners – you remember. Plus Bob Brady, Magid and I tried to get the Philadelphia History Museum at Atwater Kent around the corner from where I broadcast – it would have been perfect. It’s between Center City, Old City, in the historic district, The board couldn’t make it happen.

That’s the story of all this. Nobody could make it happen beyond talk. The documentary on Sigma fizzled out, which was a shame.

Sigma was a great hit-making studio and they talked of building something in tribute. Along with a Rhythm & Blues Museum, Kenny wanted to have his own museum. It’s tough making

it ALL happen. A lot of ego has to be put aside and lots of money has to be put on the table.

Maybe it’s better that all of the Philly memorabilia, or something dedicated to Philly R&B, goes to the Rock Hall in Cleveland – they know what to do with it. I don’t think anyone else but them has the time, money or patience to do it right.”

Damon Williams, the board chairman of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation – an independent nonprofit organization founded by his aunt, R&B great Ruth Brown, and dedicated to the historical and cultural preservation of rhythm and blues music – remembers well the push for several museums dedicated to soul, and-or Gamble & Huff.

Now running the Foundation from NYC where he lives, the one-time Philadelphian is senior VP of Music Choice with Comcast as one of its biggest distributors for audio, video and enhanced interactive media. Williams recalls his aunt standing up for the rights and fights of Black artists going back to the 1940s and the struggles with record labels and Hollywood studios to be better and rightfully compensated. Along with providing financial support and medical assistance, the foundation creates new educational outreach programs.

“Kenny Gamble was our secretary when we were in Philly,” said Williams. “There was lots of talk and work devoted to a Rhythm & Blues museum. Even when Kenny stepped away as secretary – he has down his time in pursuit of music and awareness – and we left town, Mr. SEE SOUL, PAGE 8

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Why not Philly? That is exactly what has been on everybody’s mind in local music, young and old. Especially Max Ochester’s mind. Along with releasing old, rare, unheard, and new music from North Philly free jazz locals the Sounds of Liberation, West Philly’s gospel greats The Thompsons, and the toast of Graterford Prison, the nine-piece, all-inmate ensemble Power of Attorney, whose 1972 demos he’ll release digitally at July’s end, the archivist-aficionado believes that this city’s place in music history – soul and beyond – must be recognized and celebrated.

“Philadelphia has always been thought of as a city with one step in the past before they move forward,” he said.

Now, that past is the city’s step forward, at least where a possible all-studio museum is concerned.

At March’s #SaveSigma meeting at SpringArts’ 448 N. 10th property, the old (and new) souls of Philly soul watched engineer Arthur Stoppe’s vintage equipment slideshow, heard from Ochester, Philadelphia Music Industry Task Force organizer and producer-engineer David Ivory (Erykah Badu, The Roots), Patrick Grossi of the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, and James Gorecki, the real estate agent who sold Sigma to area investors. They tackled a handful of issues, mainly, that 210 and 212 N. 12th is worth more than what the investors paid for it five years ago, and that they probably weren’t interested in selling.

“But they are interested in renting,” said Ochester last week of the Sigma property that never got off the ground, or developed, as intended, as a condo unit. “Despite the pandemic, there has been movement on both sides.

They are willing to discuss renting the first and second floors of the Sigma building for our potential museum. That’s big.”

Now, no offers could be made as yet due to COVID-19 and the stock market’s crashing waves, but the Brewerytown Beats boss man stated that between him, the new investors, the Preservation Alliance – and perhaps Philly’s nonprofit CultureWorks grant program with whom Ochester is on great terms for his proposed large-scale Philly music archive – everyone is looking forward to discussing things with Philly’s Historic Commission, and moving to a positive resolution.

“This looks better now, moving forward, than it ever has,” said Ochester.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland has a large display of Philadelphia music memorabilia and materials. Image | Courtesy Greg Harris, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Though Ochester is thinking big in regard to his archive, perhaps the tight focus of a local studio museum and tribute-ary is exactly what Philly music’s memorabilia scene needed. While Gamble & Huff and the Philadelphia Music Alliance thought about grand scale for their proposed museums, the Sigma+ space thinks smaller, more compact.

Ochester’s interest in creating a broad, underground-heavy archive (“everybody knows the Gamble & Huff story” he said) started several years ago while in discussion with experimental Philly musician-archivist Jim Meneses – one of The Stickmen who created “Welcome World” cassettes of late ‘70s postpunk/electro Philly bands, and worked with Gerry Givnish’s Painted Bride when it was located on 4th & South. “He had old tapes, gig posters, the Bride was a real hub, it was amazing what he had,” said Ochester of Meneses. “He even salvaged all of the old WXPN radio station studio, rare, live, reel-to-reels when they were located on Spruce Street. I mean he had tapes of Lenny Seidman’s Monk with Charles Cohen, It was amazing. It got me thinking that here I am doing old soul and jazz reissues. Why not expand into a larger Philly music archive, and with that, tell the story of this city’s music through where and how everything was recorded?”

Ochester is happy to say that soul is what Philly is most famous for, the “perfect storm of the ‘70s” that was great writing and great

recording, with innovations and creativity on both sides. “Sigma was one of the first studios in the U.S. to have 24 tracks, the pinnacle of what artists were looking for then, that big, polished orchestrated sound of strings and woodwinds. Still, though, Philly is so much more than soul and Sigma.”

Preservation is Max’s motivation, showing off the wares of Philly studios at their finest.

One of Ochester’s greatest, most vocal supporters for an all-studio mandate is one of the city’s heralded engineers, Peter Humphreys.

Along with mastering all of Ochester’s releases, Humphreys – the co-owner of Masterworks Studio – has laid hands on pretty much every big and little recording to come out of Philly, Sigma and beyond, since 1975. Many of the post ‘70s recordings Ochester re-releases through Brewerytown, Power of Attorney included, Humphreys was probably there in the first place. That makes Humphreys as crucial to the past as he is the present – mixing records for Brewerytown and speaking up for Ochester when making introductions to Sigma cats like Gallagher and Stoppe.

“First, Rec-O-Art, then Sigma, and Frankford/Wayne – one of the original independent mastering studios founded in Philadelphia in 1967 – in the front of the building, the same address as Sigma so we shared office space – that’s how I got to be so good,” said Humphreys, modestly. “The cutting room of one place was my classroom for the other. I

learned how to massage a studio recording,” Humphreys’ first impression of a museum dedicated to his art form is that it should not be dedicated to one studio or one label, despite how much work he did for Gamble, Huff and Bell.

“Kenny, Leon and Tom get the credit, ultimately, for almost everything Philadelphia – even though people who know KNOW that there were many other labels, rooms and people who contributed,” said Humphreys. “They made it happen. They kicked it off. They were the best organized. And Sigma, where else were you going to get MSFB, and mixers and engineers who could make such rich, lush recordings in some very interesting and inventive ways? We loved each other. We were on the same mission, to make great records. But, there is a bigger story.”

Humphreys mentioned – happily, this writer must add – the contributions of local music archivist and museum culture futurist George Manney. The drummer, producer, early videographer, “Philly Pop Music” documentarian and packrat, was “the first one among us to have that vision: that Philly forever had its own thriving, unique musical scene, to develop and document it, and to involve tourism,” noted Humphreys. “But, George could not get people to pay enough attention – which is the problem, ALWAYS THE PROBLEM. Max has similar ideas to George. He gets things done, is fair, and has great energy, the sort of ener-

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gy similar to when things were good in the old days. That’s rare in these times.”

The idea of a small, mobile intelligent space dedicated to the sound of The Sound of Philadelphia – all Sounds of Philadelphia – is smart and on the rise. But. But. Never ever believe that a museum as big and grand as a Thom Bell strings and horn arrangement is over and done with. To paraphrase, PIR writer-producers McFadden & Whitehead, “Ain’t no stopping that now, or ever.”

Alan Rubens can speak to that. The chairman of the Philadelphia Music Alliance and its Walk of Fame – a not-for-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting Philadelphia’s rich, complete musical legacy – started his career in the creamiest of Philadelphia R&B, producing and managing the harmonious likes of ‘70s sensations Blue Magic, Major Harris and other such renowned local soul crooners.

“Philly soul music saved me from a life of selling insurance,” said Rubens who also happens to be senior VP-executive producer at Time Life Inc., its wealth of archival recordings, audio and video, and the man behind the Malt Shop Memories Cruise.

“My question has always been, ‘how do we honor the Sound of Philadelphia and the sound of Philadelphia?” said Rubens. “Gamble & Huff always wanted a museum of their own. They wanted a broader rhythm and blues museum too. But Larry Magid’s view (he being a founder of the Philadelphia Music Alliance) was, and is, that this city is bigger than its ‘70s urban music scene, that if you ording,” want to donate time and money to a Philadela museumphia music museum, there is Frankie Avalon, hould notBobby Rydells and Fabian, there is the Camel, despiteeo-Parkway, there is Len Barry, Hall & Oates, Huff andthe A’s, The Hooters and Boys II Men. There is jazz, folk and classical. All paths must be redit, ulti-covered. Everybody wants their own museiladelphiaum. Everyone wants to maintain and heightNOW thaten their own legacy. But, if I had my druthers s and peo-and being the head of the Philly Music Allieys. “Theyance, I would like to honor all of that, to be an They wereextension of those stars on our Walk of Fame. where elseIf it meant focusing on a rhythm and blues-onmixers andly space, that would be great too.” h, lush re- With that, Rubens and Co. have been scourand inven-ing the city and its real estate (and costs, “it’s e were onvery pricey out there”) through the pandemic ords. But,for a Center City property that could house all-of-the-above. Like Williams and several this writ-other interviewees, the city of Nashville and ocal musicits overall dedication to music beyond just ist Georgecountry, is a model for what could happen in early vid-Philly. cumentar- “We need somebody to do some champiamong usoning, some real rallying-around-the-flag, ver had itslike they have in Nashville,” said Rubens. , to devel-“Not so long ago, I got Nashville’s Musicians tourism,”Hall of Fame and Museum to honor the guys uld not getin Philly’s MSFB with a wing. But, I had to hich is theremind them – DON’T GIVE THEM TOO . Max hasMUCH – we want Ronnie Baker’s bass straps. ings done,We want Earl Young’s drums. We want a keyrt of ener-board from Thom Bell. We just need one path

instead of running in four different directions; one we can all go down together.”

Could that champion still be Kenny Gamble?

The man behind all things PIR and OCF Realty is happily ranting about society’s ills right before July 4, “making my way through the madness of the moment,” he said. “I did not expect that things would be repetitious in my lifetime, the same thing over-and-over.”

In discussing both a G&H museum and another more specifically tailored to all things Gamble-Huff-Bell, the maestro said that they came close on several occasions; “the closest being when John Street was mayor and Ed Rendell was pushing. The people would love it. But, the city has to be behind it. Street not only cooperated – he came to us. He really wanted it. It was going to be beautiful. We commissioned the designers behind the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. to do that for us. We did surveys as to how profitable it would be for the city – increase jobs, bring in tourists – a true plus for the economy. The big plus then too was that there was so much still affordable land around. Where can you find a piece of land that is big enough and affordable enough in Center City that can accommodate what a museum of this scale should have?

Plus, it has to be accessible to all.

“Anyway, the next administrations came in, and NOTHING. There was no enthusiasm at all.”

That would be Mayors Michael Nutter and Jim Kenney for those keeping score.

“You need your city to truly embrace this idea,” he said.

“That Black Music Museum opening up in Nashville this September? That should have been ours. The entire state of Tennessee knows what it is doing. They celebrate Beale Street in Memphis. There’s the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

There’s a Gospel Music Hall of Fame. So much of Nashville’s economy is tied up in music, from playing to publishing to documenting.

It’s a sin that we can’t do the same here. We have the artists and the people who made it happen.”

While Gamble groused about being too old at 77 to do anything about his own museum or any public space dedicated to rhythm and blues – “this is a young man’s game” he laughed – a funny thing happened. Gamble opened and broadened and talked about a space that would and could include the long legacy of Philadelphia music from “Eugene Ormandy to Mario Lanza, from Chubby Checker to The Roots. John Coltrane and rock n’ roll. Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe. Ever since “Bandstand” was here, we’ve had it all.”

So is a museum dedicated to all sounds of Philadelphia in his future?

“Never say never,” he replied. “Music is the answer.”

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Philly greats The Thompsons are part of Philly’s rich musical past that could be enshrined in a museum in town. Image | Courtesy Brewerytown Beats

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We must strive for just, equitable society The brutal murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have saddened me deeply. These events highlighted the long history of racial inequality and injustice against the Black community. As an Ahmadi Muslim, I stand in solidarity with the Black community in their demand for equality.

Islam has taught me that all people are equal despite their color, creed, or origin. Our diversity is something to be celebrated and appreciated, and we should try to get to know each other despite our differences.

In the Holy Qur’an God states, “We have made you into tribes and subtribes that you may recognize one another. Verily the most honorable among you, in the sight of God, is

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the one who is the most righteous among you” (49:14).

The color of the skin doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is what’s inside. And only God is the best judge of character.

Islam condemns the concept of racial superiority. In his farewell sermon, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be on him) declared, “An Arab has no preference over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab over an Arab; nor is a white one to be preferred to a dark one, nor a dark one to a white one.”

Let’s strive to be a just and equitable society with no place for systemic racism and racial killings. Let’s examine our own racial biases and make sure that Black lives truly matter.

Nazahat Durryyah | Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Congress should support voting by mail Do you know who’s voting by mail this election? Donald Trump. And do you know who’s making it harder for everyone else in the country to vote by mail in the middle of a global pandemic? That’s right – Donald Trump.

He and other White House officials have gone on record with false claims against mailin voting, even though it’s one of the safest options for us to cast our ballots as the country recovers from this pandemic.

In the face of Trump’s hypocrisy, I expect Congress to do the right thing and provide both economic relief and expanded funding for no-excuse absentee voting, early voting, and other options to make voting safer this November.

These are all common-sense reforms that

a vast majority of Americans support and changes that would help increase voter participation during and after this crisis.

Even though Congress allocated some funds to help states implement these voting reforms, without an additional $3.6 billion in election assistance funding, some voters may not be able to make their voices heard during one of the most important elections of our lifetime.

We must prevent a situation where voters are forced to choose between protecting their health and casting a ballot – no matter what Trump says.

Congress has the ability to act right now and we need to make sure our representatives know that anything less than immediate action is unacceptable.

Jean Wiant | Glenolden

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Masks are now required in all public spaces in Pennsylvania, per the governor’s order.

Your turn: What’s your response when you see someone not wearing a mask in public? Do you ignore them? Do you “remind” them they need to be wearing a mask?

Send your thoughts to voices@philadelphiaweekly.com

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Parker responds to letter about proposed senior housing project On June 11, Philadelphia Weekly published a “reaction, rant, and other random musing” from one of my constituents in East Oak Lane. In said piece, the constituent claims that “Parker is aggressively pushing through a zoning variance for a project for the building of a high-density, multi-unit apartment building, without off-street parking, in a narrow intersection in East Oak Lane.”

First of all, there are two ways that someone can obtain zoning relief: 1) a Councilmember can unilaterally introduce a bill changing a property’s zoning classification and try to obtain City Council approval, or 2) the person requesting relief can go through the community-led zoning process, where a Coordinating RCO is assigned, a community meeting is required, and the ZBA ultimately makes the decision about whether to grant a variance.

If I really were “aggressively pushing through a zoning variance,” then why did I choose to use the route I always do – the community-led zoning process? This project would be moving much more quickly if I had decided to change the zoning of the property via the legislative process. The bill would have already been passed, whereas now the zoning hearing has been continued until an uncertain date due to the pandemic. I didn’t go the legislative route because I value community input.

The constituent further asks that the Zoning Board of Adjustment “deny this zoning variance to Parker.” Councilmembers do not request variances, only property owners or tenants can legally do this. In this case, the applying party is the property owner, Refuge Evangelical Baptist Church.

The constituent then goes on to say, “There is solid, strong, vocal opposition to this project in East Oak Lane.” I am well aware that there are people who oppose the project, and I suspect they are being riled up and led by a few individuals intent on spreading misinformation about the project and my involvement in it. But these individuals do not speak for the whole community. There are also dozens of supporters for this project, but as we all know, the loudest voices are often the only ones that get heard.

Speaking of this project – what is it? The constituent describes it as a “high-density, multi-unit apartment building.” What she fails to mention is that it is a 4-story building with 40 units of senior housing at the site of a former church, designed for area residents who desire to remain in the community as they age but find their independence challenged by stairs and other aspects of their homes. My independent, detailed research of this community shows that approximately one-third of its population is 50 and over with no independent senior living facilities available in this neighborhood. Thus, senior housing will become a great need in the coming years.

Finally, the constituent makes an allegation that borders on libel, accusing me of corruption. There is no truth whatsoever to these crude allegations, and I am surprised that they would even be published without asking for my comment or doing the slightest bit of fact checking. I am all for open discourse and public debate on projects such as these, but this attack was baseless and does nothing to further the issues at play for community development.

Cherelle L. Parker | Councilwoman – 9th District

Put dollars meant for police back into local communities It’s time to defund the police. The resources that keep people safe and healthy are continuously defunded, and it’s time to take the dollars set aside for law enforcement and put them into our communities.

That means reinvesting funding into social services, like access to mental health professionals and addiction specialists to handle crises police are not trained for. It means pro-

tecting our right to vote by funding election protections and building the infrastructure to expand voting by mail.

Finally, it means investing in taking care of our loved ones, whether that’s expanding access to affordable child care or elder care. I call on our community and our elected leaders to join the movement to ensure safety for our communities.

Tali Ruskin | Philadelphia

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Distillers need Congress’ help The coronavirus pandemic has produced thousands of everyday heroes, from doctors and nurses to grocery store workers and delivery drivers.

Distillers have also emerged as heroes – and not only because they crafted your whiskey.

Across the country, distillers of all sizes have revamped their facilities to produce desperately needed hand sanitizer. Huber’s Starlight distillery in Indiana, for example, is providing hundreds of gallons of hand sanitizer to first responders, health-care agencies and others in the community. All told, more than 700 distillers have stepped up to help stop the spread COVID-19.

These spirits-makers have poured their energy into helping others.

But now, they could use some help themselves.

COVID-19 has forced restaurants, bars and distillery tasting rooms across the country to close, significantly impacting revenue. And making hand sanitizer, which many distilleries are donating to charity or selling at cost, isn’t a longterm solution.

The spirits industry experienced a short-term boost as Americans stocked up on alcohol while preparing to shelter-in-place. But this demand is expected to dissipate and doesn’t help restaurant owners and small distilleries, whose now-closed tasting rooms generate 40 percent of their total sales.

Many craft distilleries have been forced to lay off workers or suspend production. And some are wrestling with the decision to shut down permanently.

Overall, the distilled spirits industry and its supply chain accounted for more than $190 billion in GDP in 2018.

The industry directly employs 848,000 people and is responsible for nearly twice as many jobs overall – from farmers who supply grain, fruit and vegetables; to warehouse operators, distributors and truck drivers; to glassmakers who supply bottles. Jobs across

this supply chain are now in jeopardy.

Obviously, the stimulus measures Congress has passed will help. The forgivable loans for small businesses and the streamlined underwriting process could provide short-term relief.

But we’ll need industry-specific measures to ensure speedy and permanent recovery.

For starters, suspending federal excise taxes for the 2020 calendar year and making temporary reduced rates permanent would bring significant relief to the industry.

Such measures would provide distillers with the liquidity needed to keep their distilleries running and employees working.

Here’s how. The federal government collects a tax on spirits based on the amount of alcohol in the product. The rate is generally $13.50 per “proof-gallon,” one gallon of liquid of 100-proof (50 percent alcohol) strength. Under the circumstances, waiving the excise tax for 2020 would be a smart move.

The administration should also keep reduced excise tax rates in place.

Many Americans have noticed an influx of craft spirits at their local markets and in their communities over the last couple of years.

One key reason was the 2017 tax reform package, which included the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. The provision lowered the excise tax to $2.70 per proof-gallon for the first 100,000 proof gallons – a huge boost to entrepreneurship in the industry.

The original tax cut was for two years, but last year Congress extended it through 2020.

Thanks to a scheduled tax increase in January 2021, many distillers fear that by American life returns to normal, their federal taxes will climb 400 percent.

Over 70 members of the U.S. Senate and 342 members of the House have co-sponsored legislation to make lower rates permanent. The more Congress can do now to reduce future uncertainty, the quicker businesses will rebuild once the pandemic ends.

Chris Swonger is president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.

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ow that the BLM protesters of Jonathan & Co. I’m hungry. Let’s stick with food for who Jim Kenney suddenly got all “woke” for want him a sec. While we can’t open culinary-ily out of office for lying about indoors as yet, until – at the very least, tear gassing them, it’s a “join Aug. 2 – why not celebrate another restaurateur such as Marcos who also the club” moment for those happens to be taking it to the who came up with streets. OK, the waterfront. FCM the mayor when he Hospitality is popping the top on was but Vince Fumo Lite, and are

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One more. I’m starving. A little furKenney away from the podium, get the governorship out of mind, and sit out the ther up north this time in Kensington: Zig Zag BBQ next to Martha on East rest of 2020. Viva la revolution.

York Street. Opened on Independence New restaurants On a steamy hot and humid Monday Day (nice touch), the folks from A Frame Constructs and one-time Starr guy, Zig morning after the July 4 weekend, the Zag chef-partner Matt Lang, now play Italian Market’s best friend to the Fab host to Texas-style brisket, vegan barbeFive – legendary longtime local fish man cue sandwiches with Philly Tempeh, and Marcos Tlacopilco, known nationwide more flame grilled meaty animals. from Netflix’s “Queer Eye” Season 5, Archpalatine music currently airing and filmed in Philly in Philly’s quirky electro-soul answer to 2019 – opened his often-discussed Alma del Mar seafood (mostly) restaurant, and Moses Sumney, singing songwriter Derek Anthony Wilson and his Archpalatine its next-door outdoor patio space starting with breakfast. Nice move sneaking project, is quickly becoming THE one to it through. Add to this, this weekend’s watch when it comes to adventuresome “Queer Eye” Netflix short re-visit to music, this city and beyond. After his/ their vexing theatrical debut of “AmalPhilly tackled a make-over for Gritty, the Flyers’ mascot, and we just can’t get rid gam” in 2019, he and Archpalatine came

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More new music Something far less high fidelity and epic – yet no less quirky – came out last week with the release of Philadelphia four-track, lofi hero Jason Henn’s hook-laden indie rock ensemble, Honey Radar, and its “Sing the Snow Away: The Chunklet Years.” The weirdly humorous, bedroom garage pop compilation comes courtesy the Chunklet Industries label out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Fresh off of his first-ever virtual The Roots Picnic with Michelle Obama, band mouthpiece/wordsmith/co-founder Black Thought is just announcing his new EP, “Streams of Thought, Vol 3: Cane and Abel” for July 31, with a first single, “Thought Vs. Everybody” dropping this Friday.

Back to the big screen Southwest Philadelphia native Lee Daniels – the writer, director, producer behind the mess that was Fox’s “Empire” – is heading back to his big screen roots for the first time in a decade (think the Oscar-winning “Precious”) with the wheeling and dealing he did this week with “The United States vs.

Billie Holiday.” Daniels has been banging down the doors at Cannes’ France’s virtual online marketplace – you know, because of COVID-19 – for his dramatic true life tale of broken vocal jazz legend (and another one-time Philadelphian) Billie Holiday and her time battling the federal Department of Narcotics, which targeted her with a sting operation. Paramount Pictures bought the film in an eight-figure deal with R&B singer Andra Day stars as Holiday, Garrett Hedlund (“Country Strong”) and Natasha Lyonne.

Pulitzer-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, the first African American woman to achieve this honor for a drama, penned the script, from “Chasing the Scream: The First & Last Days of the War on Drugs” by Johann Hari as source material.

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No release date is set, as yet.

Masked Philly In this, the continuing saga of finding out what local celebs did (and do) differently than their usual during C-19’s covered-up quarantine, I spoke to Tracy Buchholz, one-time party thrower and currently THE Media Relations Specialist at Philly’s En Route.

She’s been working with her En Route clients throughout the pandemic (such as One Liberty Philadelphia’s Observation Deck which was to reopen, safely distanced, on July 8), and as the city opens, she’s opening. “I’m working with our clients to share their reopening strategy and newly implemented safety measures. I consider the people En Route reps to be family, so this is personal.”

But. As soon as the weekend hits, Buchholz has given C-19 camping a try. “I’m out camping in Lancaster, kayaking in the Pine Barrens, or hiking in New York,” she said.

“Since the start of COVID, I picked up a new hobby, biking with one of my roomies around town. We head out really early in the morning, and get to explore sleepy Philadelphia. In terms of self-care, getting out in nature every day is clutch.”

As far as wearing masks go, she gets it.

“And I think most people do, but there’s always some people out there, SMH... It should be simple right?

My mask helps keep you safe, and you wearing yours helps keep me safe. It’s our new normal, we need to get used to it.”

That said, the first thing she intends to do when masks come down or off is check out OPT – other people’s teeth.

“I want to enjoy people’s smiles more. I miss seeing expressions on people’s faces. Happy, sad, angry, it’s hard trying to read people when they’re wearing masks. I was wearing black and dark blue masks at first, they were all I could find, but I felt like it didn’t share the summer vibes I was feeling so the one I have on in the photo is a more season appropriate mask.”

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hilly’s Enrico James is releasing croft (Delaware County) to attend elementary his new project, “BeautiFULLY school. I was primarily living with my mother BROKEN,” five years after his deand step-father in Folcroft. I would still have but EP. my father pick me up to stay the night at his In his new work, he speaks home frequently throughout the week. about hard times during a breakup My family being from West Philly, I heard and losing his mother in 2017. He so many stories about the historical moments said the title was chosen to give the that took place in the music scene, as well as impression that, although we may all be brolegendary boxers and other athletes. My faken inside, we are still beautiful to persevere ther would usually listen to Motown. Philly in life. PW recently caught up with James to groups like The Stylistics, Jill Scott, Boyz II talk about his career and new music.

Men, The Roots, Will Smith, Teddy PenderTalk a little about your start in music. grass, Hall & Oates, Joe Frazier, Kobe Bryant, Where did it all begin and what were your and many more had such an impact on the early influences? city of Brotherly Love. Allen Iverson was a I began creating music after I discovered hero to all of us kids growing up! hip-hop as a child. My realization that I wantI have to give respect to my local peers, such ed to create came through the expresas, No Love For The Middle Child, sion of the art form. The music was Zero, Jahlil Beats, Mont Brown, so powerful and influential on others, Moosh & Twist, West Philly product EUGENE and it was relatable.

ZENYATTA “mr. NICETHINGS” himself Chill It was around the time when I was Moody, and of course the captain, roughly 11 years old; my father’s Meek Mill. friend found a Warren G/Nate Dogg “RegulaHow can fans stay up-to-date with what tors” cassette tape at the Papa Playground in you have going on and find your music?

West Philly. It was initially given to my sister, The easiest way to stay up to date with what then it was passed along to me.

I have planned for the future would be my My influences stem from my early childwebsite EnricoJames.com. Also, my social mehood. My mother and father split up when dia handles are all @EnricoJames.

I was 5 years old. I was dealing with their isWhat’s ahead for you? Where do you see sues, while also traveling back and forth to yourself and your musical career five years each home, and trying to focus on school. The from now? people around me and the everyday toll of life I am continuing to work on new content played a major role in my influences as well. while I grow as an artist each day. I think my Your new project, “BeautiFULLY BROnext goal would be to put out a full-length alKEN,” is about to be released. How did it bum, which I may title “Childhood.” I want to come together? What’s the finished product build more with the people who had a hand in like?

“BeautiFULLY BROKEN,” such as Christian, The title for the project came about two Elijah, Mike, Tonya and Angel. My mother’s years prior to release. One day while I was favorite number was five due to having five scrolling through my camera roll, I noticed children. It was a blessing to notice five of my a photo of my face staring out of a window. I close friends played a role in putting the projdecided to open up an app and use a “shatter ect together. effect” on my face. I took a moment to stare at The plan and goal with my music has althe photo and looked into my eyes and realways been the same since I was a kid; I want ized how broken such a beautiful soul could be to connect with others who may relate to my on the inside; crying out. experiences and feelings. I’ve always had a I like to believe it also shows growth deep admiration for seeing others smile and through adversity. It’s like a comeback story be happy. for the scars. They show the wounds that you Lastly, and most important of all, to be true continue to heal from during life. to myself, be kind, and keep the faith. In honHow has living in Philly impacted your or of my mother, I have also decided to make music? Are there any local musicians who the physical copy of the EP and the rest of the made a special impression on you? new merchandise on the website available for Throughout my youth, I would travel back $5! It’s just another way of putting a smile on and forth from Overbrook (West Philly) to Folher face.

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rt has come out of some from artists in Florida, New York, of the darkest times in hu- Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and man history, acting as a beyond. Participants include Eleinne Basa, Garin J Baker, Hillary Scott and beacon of hope. The 2020 more. There are three artists from pandemic is no different.

The Great American the Philadelphia area (Joseph Daily, Gelena Pavlenko and Megan Paint In is now Lawlor). documenting the Collectors can purchase works of hope America’s

BY EUGENE works from the website. greatest artists have proZENYATTA The organizers will colduced during their COVID-19 lect the works in a tabletop isolation and as the country begins to reopen. The juried collec- art history book when the project tion, which continues to grow by the is complete.

The Great American Paint In is the day, is available for viewing at www. project of Bill and Mary Weinaug, thegreatpaint-in.com.

The event aims to capture this art collectors and owners of Gallery unique moment in history through CERO, an art gallery under developart. Pieces can be any form, medium ment at their riverside property north of Orlando, Florida. or size but must convey the emotions “We have always been huge supand viewpoints of the artists from their corners of the world during this porters of the arts,” Bill Weinaug said. “Seeing the pieces these artists experience. are producing during this time of isoThe project currently has pieces

‘Called Away’ by Philly artist Joseph Daily is one of the works featured in The Great American Paint In. Image | Courtesy Joseph Daily

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY lation is incredible. Each piece we add to the collection is a new facet in the story of this pandemic. That’s what we hope to document.”

PW recently caught up with Daily to talk about the event and his work.

How have the pandemic and all of the ensuing closures impacted your painting and the artist community as a whole? Did you lose commissioned works and ways to get your paintings to the public?

The effect of the pandemic has been strangely paradoxical for me. On one hand, my day-to-day life is tailor-made for “social distancing,” since I spend long hours painting alone in my studio, and I can routinely go a couple of weeks without ever leaving the property. On the other hand, I do need to travel to conduct photo and sketching sessions for portrait commissions, and all the commissions I had lined up for spring needed to be postponed. I also had to postpone a couple of painting workshops, but luckily I only teach a few of these per year.

Some artists rely on teaching workshops and classes for a significant portion of their income, and the pandemic hit this field hard.

But I have seen many artists find new ways forward using online streaming platforms, and I expect that this trend will continue even after the pandemic has passed.

Why did you choose to get involved with The Great American Paint In? Why was it important to have this event during these times?

I heard about The Great American Paint In online, from fellow artist Mikel Wintermantel.

The timing was perfect for me, since the lockdown had just set in and I was suddenly faced with a calendar cleared of all commissions, workshops, and events.

I was grateful to see this initiative help fill the void left by the pandemic, and I was happy to participate.

ARTS The Great American Paint In documents the works of hope America’s greatest artists have produced during their COVID-19 isolation. The piece I saw on the site from you was “Called Away,” a still life tribute to Schnappi, a duck who brightened up your property for almost nine years before recently disappearing. How did you settle on Schnappi as the focus of your painting?

Schnappi was a beloved pet duck, and when I heard about the Paint In, she had only recently disappeared (we assume she was snatched up by a coyote or fox). Because her loss was still fresh, the Paint In gave me a welcome opportunity to process it through painting.

I designed the composition around several of her feathers that my wife saved from when Schnappi molted.

Finding personal significance in a still life – as opposed to just setting up random objects to paint – can be a real challenge for me, and so I was grateful to have something meaningful to capture in this painting.

Will you be adding more pieces to the Paint In? I may not have time to create more pieces for the Paint In, but we’ll see. I am currently putting all my energy into preparing for a solo exhibition, which opens this August at Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts in Binghamton, NY. It looks like life is starting to return – a little – to what it was like before the pandemic. What are your plans for the remainder of 2020 and the future?

In addition to preparing for my upcoming gallery exhibition, I have started lining up portrait commissions again and fielding new inquiries. I am cautiously optimistic about having weathered the storm financially, but I will be very interested to see what the longterm effect on the art market is, given the pandemic’s economic impact.

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Our days and nights at the museum....

Art and culture institutions are beginning to reopen in Philadelphia. Below are a few of the places you’ll want to visit. However, be sure to check with each museum before you go for its health and safety protocols and to be sure the bastard COVID hasn’t changed everyone’s plans once again.

The Barnes Foundation

All things art and art education, with a dash of horticulture added for good measure. Public opening: Saturday, July 25, noon–7 p.m. Member previews: Thursday, July 23, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday, July 24, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.–noon.

Open hours: Fridays–Mondays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., (10–11 a.m. member-only hour). Featured exhibit: Marie Cuttoli: The Modern Thread from Miro to Man Ray (through Aug. 23). barnesfoundation.org.

Academy of Natural Sciences

Missed seeing the giant T Rex when you walked through the front door? Your wait is almost over.

Public opening: Friday, July 31, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Member previews: Friday, July 24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Open hours: Fridays–Sundays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (10–11 a.m. members-only hour.

Featured exhibition: Survival of the Slowest (through Oct. 25). ansp.org.

The Franklin Institute

Always lots of fun science stuff to do here – including, of course, the Giant Heart. Public opening was set for yesterday, July 8, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.) Open hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Featured exhibit: The Presidents by Madame Tussauds (through Jan. 3, 2021). fi.edu.

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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – the oldest art museum in the nation – is gearing up for a return this fall. Public opening: Saturday, Sept.

12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Previews for members and essential frontline workers (Historic Landmark Building): Thursday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open hours: Thursdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (10 a.m.-noon reserved for visitors who are at a higher risk for contracting illnesses, including immunocompromised persons), and Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. pafa.org.

Da Vinci Art Alliance

Lots of cool exhibitions opening up here – Hindsight, Legacy and Colors of Hope, to name three. But there are a few rules to attend in person. Gallery Hours are by appointment only. You can email info@ davinciartalliance.org or call 215-550-1446 for more information. davinciartalliance.org.

Coming soon

Late summer opening dates for Eastern State Penitentiary, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum (which is administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art) will be announced in the coming weeks. We’re really, really hoping Eastern is open in time for Halloween because we need our annual fix of Terror Behind the Walls. easternstate. org. philamuseum.org. rodinmuseum.org.

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Slowly but surely, the city is beginning to reopen – and that includes small businesses. Visit Philly recently released a breakdown of open businesses by neighborhood. Here are our favorites, but you can go to visitphilly.com for the entire list. Also, first, be sure to wear a mask and, second, call ahead or check websites to make sure hours and services haven’t changed.

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Center City

Center City is home to some of the city’s most popular restaurants, many of which have started welcoming visitors for responsible on-site dining. Barbuzzo offers outdoor dining right on 13th Street in Midtown Village; Assembly Rooftop Lounge at The Logan, Philadelphia’s Hotel, stuns with Benjamin Franklin Parkway views to complement its drink and snack offerings; and the Moshulu team seats guests on its deck for dining on the Delaware River. After all that food, in-person shopping awaits at spots like Open House in Midtown Village, Fashion District Philadelphia and the Shops at Liberty Place.

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Northern Liberties

Concentrated on North 2nd Street between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street, the restaurants, cafes and shops of Northern Liberties sell fine crafts, vintage wares and a variety of flavors to satisfy any palate. Germantown Garden and Jerry’s Bar are among the eateries and beer gardens in the neighborhood open for outdoor dining.

Other restaurants and coffee shops remain open for takeout and/or delivery, including vegan hub Blackbird Pizzeria, cheesesteak connoisseur Del Rossi’s, the quaint Random Tea Room and food-and-booze spot Standard Tap. Elsewhere, Art Star’s online store is full of handmade items that include clothing, prints, housewares, accessories and novelty items. And 4th Street’s City Planter is taking online orders from customers who want a little more greenery in their life.

East Passyunk

It’s easy to support the local businesses in this popular South Philly neighborhood. Bookstore A Novel Idea is offering private, in-person browsing by appointment in their charming store. (How cool is that?) And Movement Source Pilates, Palo Santo Yoga Studio and many other wellnessfocused storefronts offer online classes. Among the dozens of cafes and restaurants in the neighborhood, spots like Le Virtú and Pistolas del Sur are seating diners en plein air.

South Street Headhouse District

Don’t miss the fantastic restaurants, cafes and bakeries located around the South Street Headhouse District that continue to serve customers in the community and beyond.

Cry Baby Pasta is still slinging bolognese for guests seated in their cafe and for those ordering takeout or delivery, while Puyero Venezuelan Flavor cooks up fresh family-size food packs to go filled with one choice of protein, black beans, fried sweet plantains, pico de gallo and a side. If it’s a striking pair of shoes, a deep-conditioning hair product or a stylish graphic tee you’re looking for, check out the inventory available online or in person at Bus Stop, Marsh + Mane, Ps and Qs and some of the neighborhood’s other awesome shops and boutiques.

University City

In a neighborhood known for its diverse dining scene, guests can pull up for some socially distant dining at Aksum (might we recommend the vegetable tajine?), while favorites like sweet vegan treats from Dottie’s Donuts and spicy beef empanadas from Jezabel’s Argentine Cafe & Bakery are just a few clicks or a phone call away. Check out the Baltimore Avenue Business Directory and University City District for more great businesses in the neighborhood to support.

Fishtown

In this historic Delaware River waterfront neighborhood, beloved spots like Frankford Halland Philadelphia Distilling welcome responsible outdoor diners and those looking for a drink, while restaurants like Johnny Brenda’s and Pizza Brain continue to dish out takeout and delivery.

Shoppers can don their masks and stroll Frankford and Girard avenues, stopping to check for pop-up sidewalk sales at spots like Harriett’s Bookshop (recently featured in PW). And online shoppers can continue to explore virtual parenting and baby classes from Minnow Lane.

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Artist Studio Tour

Black Hippie Art presents Art Talk with Dorsé. This will be an intimate artist talk with Philadelphiabased visual artist Dorsé. His artwork explores and chronicles the poetic and lyrical nuances of daily life and everyday people; using references of untold stories of everyday life, identity, selfreflection and literary works told by his peers.

The empathy of his works derives from his life experiences, firmly believing that the job of an artist is to reflect the times. Get to know his work, learn of his journey in the art world and have the opportunity to get to know the man behind the work. Presented by Venture Café Philadelphia.

Thursday, July 16, 5:45-6:30pm | Free

The COVID closures are still having an impact on in-person events, but there are lots of things to do virtually. Here are some of our favorites coming up this month.

Visit eventbrite.com for details, registration and more listings.

Virtual events this month....

Health Justice Philly: Virtual Youth Summit

A series of virtual sessions for teens and young people to learn skills, share tools and create messages for hope, healing and peace in Philly. Register to receive weekly updates about sessions offered during the Health Justice Philly: Virtual Youth Summit. This summit is designed for young people (ages 14 - 26) and allies in Philadelphia who are change-makers, creatives, educators and peacekeepers. Friday, Jul 24, 7pm | Free

Racism, Mental Health & Police Online bingo night

The Rotary Club of Philadelphia cordially invites you to join it for its summer fundraiser to support the Community Center @ Visitation Food Bank. Log on from your computer, tablet or smartphone and enjoy several fun rounds of bingo all while winning fun prizes. Also, hear from Community Center @ Visitation staff about their mission and how they’re helping one of Philadelphia’s most distressed communities.

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In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, join Brave Souls on Fire as it hosts a panel discussion on “Racism, Mental Health and Police.” Panelists will include Philly’s own Shaniqua Smith-Spann and other experts from around the nation. There will be a Q& A at the end of the discussion. Space is limited, and a Zoom link will be sent out on the day of the event. Wednesday, July 15, 6-7:30 | Free

I Am a Leech and So Can You!

Known as the “courteous creature,” the medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, has been an essential participant in sustaining human health. Decades ago, the leech began to disappear from a physician’s kit as a relic of the non-scientific era of medicine, but recently the leech has made a comeback into the operating room. Now championed for their essential use in microsurgery, medicinal leeches have become the patient’s friend. This illustrated presentation reviews the story of leeches in our medical history and describes their use today, and viewers will be introduced to Horatio, a companionable leech, to see how he feeds on his human friend. Presented by The Mütter Museum.

Monday, July 20, 10:30-11:30am | Free

Ten-Minute Play Fest

Twenty-two playwrights. Four different programs of 10-minute plays. One great theatrical event! The Philly Region is having a play festival and you’re invited. You can join it for all four programs or as many as you like.

You don’t even have to leave home to attend because it’s all on Zoom. This 10-minute play fest is free and open for all to attend. Presented by Dramatists Guild of America. July 10-12, times vary | Free

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Pack the essentials

It used to be as easy as remembering suntan lotion and a hat before going to the beach. Now you’ll also need to remember to bring hand sanitizer, face masks, wipes, gloves and more. Make a list and pack accordingly. Oh, and don’t forget to bring some food in case local restaurants and stores are closed.

How we’re traveling – post-pandemic lockdown....

People are once again getting out and about as travel restrictions are beginning to loosen. Here are some tips to stay safe.

Plan ahead

A place might be open today, but closed tomorrow.

Certain states have restrictions on people from other certain states. So while you need to have a plan, you also have to remain flexible and be certain to check websites or call ahead to make sure your destination is still open and that you can leave your hotel room before enduring a 14-day quarantine.

Is it really necessary?

We’re still in a pandemic, and many places around the nation are experiencing their highest levels of infection. Do you really need to visit Florida this year?

Ask yourself if it’s in your best interest to drive or fly across the country this summer, or would it be better to find something closer to home.

Limit contact with others

If you’re driving to your destination, your car is the safest place to be – not a rest stop. Fill up with gas before you go, pack some snacks for the road. Stop as few times as possible along the way, and be sure to use wipes and sanitizer when you do.

Visit the great outdoors

Wyoming is looking pretty good these days, as is just about any wide open space. Again, staying away from people – especially large numbers of people in confined spaces – is a good idea. Camping and national parks are options to both get away and possibly stay safer this summer.

Get tested

This one is pretty simple. If you’re going to be traveling all over the place, get tested for coronavirus before leaving home. We don’t need a bunch of asymptomatic people running around infecting other people.

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                                                                                

                                                                               

                                                                       

                                                                                  

                                                                           

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REGGIE Available now

$1463 / 1br - 1 BR apartment in Center City is available now. Spruce Street near S. 16th Street. Great LARGE 1 BR apartment on the 4th floor in Center city/Rittenhouse sq is available now! FREE GYM in basement. PLEASE NOTE: Original price of the unit is $1595. The price in the listing is $1463, that’s what would be monthly rent after applying and special (one month free). Hardwood floor, central air and heat, full kitchen with major appliances, laundry in the building, lots of space and natural light. For $150 extra per month, landlord is willing to renovate unit and install w/d! Cats are allowed with $25 cat fee per month. (2 cats max) 10min walking to Suburban train station. Everything is right around the corner: CVS, food market, dry cleaners, coffee shops, restaurants and bars! Live in the heart of Center City! Free street parking with permit (permit costs $35 per year). Tenants will be responsible for electricity only, water and gas are included.

Only 2 months are required to move in (First and security) – $55 non-refundable application fee. Call or Text NOW! City Wide Realty. (215) 310-6888.

Fabulous CC living

$1915 / 1br - 750ft2 - Goldtex Apartments - New Fabulous Living In Center City. 12th Street near Vine. Located in Philadelphia’s Loft District, you’ll just be footsteps away from everything Philadelphia has to offer. 2 blocks away from Reading Terminal Market for all your fresh groceries. 3 blocks away from Market East Station to connect you to anywhere in Philadelphia. Walk able to every major downtown area; Rittenhouse Square, Center City, Old City, Northern Liberties & everywhere in between. Easy commute out of the city; 3-minute access to Rt.76 & I-95. Goldtex’s brand new facade shines like a jewel box in the sky & you’ll be shining once you’re living here! Eco-Chic, modern and stylish living that saves you money and has the most modern, updated features available.

Energy Star rated appliances. Modern CFL & LED lighting. New HVAC system. LEED compliant fixtures. Feel good coming home to this apartment that no one else will have! Call today & schedule a private tour. 215.883.2203.

Center City views

$1560 / 1br - One Bedroom Apartment with Center City Views. 271 S. 15th Street. One Bedroom Apartment Features: Updated Kitchens. Hardwood Floors Available. Sweeping City Views of the Gorgeous Philadelphia Skyline. Spacious Storage, Pantry, and Linen Closets. Air Conditioning and Ceiling Fans.

Abundant Windows Throughout Apartment. Perfectly situated at 15th and Spruce, this classic high-rise offers elegance and comfortable living in an absolute must-see location. Call today to set up a tour! 215-735-8030. Visit westburyphilly.com for more information.

Midtown Center City

$1880 / 2br - 2 Bedroom – Midtown Center City (201 S. 13th). Bedrooms: 2 Bed. Bathrooms: 1 Bath. Lease Duration: 1 Year. Deposit: $500. Pets Policy: Cats & Dogs OK. Laundry: Shared. Floor: 9th. Property Type: Apartment. DESCRIPTION: 2 Bedroom – 1 Bath, unit. Vinyl Laminate flooring, with carpeted bedroom. Kitchen nook. RENTAL FEATURES: Range / Oven. Refrigerator. Heat: baseboard heating. Hardwood floor. COMMUNITY FEATURES: Vintage building. Controlled access. LEASE TERMSTenant pays electric and cable: water is included. pmcpropertygroup.com/properties.

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Free gym

$1325 Great studio on top floor in Center City. FREE GYM! Available NOW! Spruce Street near S. 16th Street. Great Studio apartment in Center City/Rittenhouse Square now available! Steps to Rittenhouse Square park, Starbucks, Grocery stores, local bars and restaurants, shopping area.

FREE GYM in basement. Hardwood floor, central air and heat, full kitchen with major appliances, decent amount of space.

Shared laundry in building. Cats are allowed with $15 cat fee per month. (2 cats max) 10min walking to Suburban train station. Free street parking with permit (permit costs $35 per year). Tenants will be responsible for electricity only. water and gas are included. Only 2 months are required to move in (First and security). City Wide Realty. (215) 310-6888.

Modern amenities

$1710 / 1br - 700ft2 - 1 Bedroom~ Midtown Center City~Modern Amenities (220 S. 16th St.) Sq Footage: 684sqft.

Bedrooms: 1 Bed. Bathrooms: 1 Bath. Lease Duration: 1 Year. Deposit: $500. Pets Policy: Cats & Dogs OK. Laundry: In-Unit. Property Type: Apartment. DESCRIPTION: 1 Bedroom Apartment home with Hardwood Floors; Central Heating; Central Cooling; Microwave; Building Features Laundry On-Site. Known for its popular restaurants and nightlife spots, Midtown Philadelphia is a fun and exciting place to live. Just steps away from some of Philadelphia’s best culinary experiences, you will revel in the hustle and bustle of Center City life! RENTAL FEATURES: Living room. Range / Oven. Refrigerator. Microwave. Heat: forced air. Central A/C. Double pane / Storm windows. Cable-ready. Hardwood floor. COMMUNITY FEATURES: Vintage building. Elevator.

Near transportation. LEASE TERMS: 1 year Lease; Tenant pays electricity (cost of heating water); Tenant pays water. pmcpropertygroup.com/properties.

Roof deck

$3000 / 2br - 1139ft2 - Roof Deck & Patio, Visit the Museums, Terrace, Walk to Center City. 1600 Callowhill Street. A PHILADELPHIA ICON. This is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, approximately 1139 Sq. Ft. Originally built amidst a sea of immense factories that made up the Callowhill branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Sixteen Hundred is an incarnation of the city’s manufacturing heritage. The newly updated Sixteen Hundred is timeless, modern, and distinctly Philadelphian.

Pet Policy: Pet friendly, contact for details. cl.greystar. com/5904r2.

Center City studio

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$1175 / 420ft2 - Studio for rent in center city. Market St near 21 St. Studio Apartment in a newly renovated luxury building located at the corner of 21st and Chestnut, just minutes away from Rittenhouse Square, Universities and public transportation. This unit is 420 sq ft on the 4th floor and ready to move-in on Aug. 1st. Dynamic center city location. Big walkin closet. Newly renovated kitchen cabinet and refrigerator.

Contemporary Lobby. Telephone intercom with Push-Button admittance. Direct TV equipped with 7 premium channels.

Individually controlled cooling system. New state of the art fitness center. New on-site laundry facility. Parking facility available back side of the building (with additional charge). 24 hours lobby facility with secured entrance access. High Speed internet access facility available. Convenient Dining, Shopping and Entertainment Locale. Minutes to Public Transportation (Subway One Block Away) & Major Highways. Conveniently located near University City (UPenn, Drexel Univ. and USP) and walkable distance to 31st station. Grocery Store One Block Away. Rent includes: Electric, Water, Heater, Gas, Sewer, A/C, TV, Fitness Center, Business Center, Trash Removal, Pest Control Services, Secure Access, Semi furnished with utensils.

(215) 563-0995.

Prime location

$1605 / 1br - Prime location in Center City. Great 1 BR. ALL utilities are included. Lombard Street near S 17th Street. 1 BR apartment is available NOW! Prime location in Center City (Rittenhouse Square)! Walking distance to variety bars and best restaurants in the heart of Philadelphia. All utilities are included in rent! Please note: Price in the listing reflects one month free promo (after prorating special), the original price is $1750 and security deposit for the property will be $1750. Washer and dryer are in the unit. Central air and heat.

Hardwood floor throughout. Cat friendly space! Up to 2 cats are allowed with monthly fee $25 per cat. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Elevator in the building. Gated community, Secured entry. Tenants can also use a fitness center at 1530 Spruce Street (in Newport building) for free. Beekman place is ownermanaged. It provides prompt and courteous service. Repairs are done without delay. The management and the staff are attentive to the concerns of the residents. City Wide Realty.

(215) 310-6888.

Bike storage

$1885 / 698ft2 - Bike Storage, Roof Lounge, Ground Floor Retail, Walk to Center City. 1600 Callowhill Street. Originally built amidst a sea of immense factories that made up the Callowhill branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Sixteen Hundred is an incarnation of the city’s manufacturing heritage.

The newly updated Sixteen Hundred is timeless, modern, and distinctly Philadelphian. Features: Original Brick Walls.

Equipped Kitchens. 14’ Ceilings. Expansive Windows. Open Loft Layouts. Studios, 1 Bedrooms & 2 Bedrooms. Panoramic Views Available. Generous Closets. Exposed Beams and Columns. Community Amenities: Ground Floor Retail. Walk to Center City. Ride the Broad Street Line. Terrace. Community Room. Fitness Center. Bike Storage. Roof Deck & Patio. Roof Lounge. Visit the Museums. cl.greystar.com/wa893b.

Clubroom

$1920 / 603ft2 - STUDIO APT CENTER CITY- ROOFTOP, CLUBROOM, GYM, SPORTS SIMULATOR. 1338 Chestnut St. near Broad Street. Be a part of it all at Griffin – masterfully renovated apartments located along the Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City. With all-new finishes and features, complemented by a smart collection of amenities, Griffin is your canvas for artful Philadelphia living. Features: Stainless steel appliances. Quartz countertops. Freestanding kitchen islands. Spectacular city views. Mecho-style blinds.

Luxurious bathrooms with quartz countertops and glass showers. Washers and dryers. Carpeted bedrooms. Designer backsplashes. Keyless entry. Modern kitchens. Engineered hardwood flooring. Wood cabinets. Community Amenities: Concierge service. Shuffleboard. Catering facility. Outdoor kitchen. Indoor-outdoor rooftop clubroom. Prominent Avenue of the Arts address. 24-hour front desk. Fire pit. Billiards.

Onsite bike storage. Private conference space. Walking distance to dozens of Center City shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions. Onsite management team. 24-hour maintenance. Panoramic views. Resident business lounge.

Valet laundry. Golf simulator. State-of-the-art fitness center open 24/7. Historic character. (833) 447-2386.

Close to Temple

$1425 / 3br - CLOSE TO TEMPLE AND CENTER CITY!!

AVAIL AUGUST 1ST! (925 N. 15th St. 3rd floor). These units feature spacious bathrooms, kitchens, 12 foot high ceilings, washer and dryer within each unit, alarm systems, central air, pest control service, cable ready and around the clock maintenance service. These apartments are located close to Temple U & Center City. Water included. Only $475 per person ($1425 total per month/3 people). Call Serena today at (215) 331-1500.

Great studio

$1050 / 318ft2 - Great Studio Condo in Center City w. Skyline Views. 1324 Locust St 1409. This lovely studio condo is in the Arts Condominium building, just off Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts. Live right in the middle of Philadelphia’s favorite shopping, dining, entertainment and MUCH more.

There’s plenty of public transportation options right outside your door, so this unit is ideal for commuters. All utilities are included with rent, and you also have shared access to laundry and fitness facilities in the building. There’s also a large common room with couches, wi-fi and TV for tenant use. The unit itself is charming, with vast skyline views, large windows for natural light, hardwood flooring, a kitchenette, plenty of shelving and a large closet. About The Neighborhood: An ideal Center City location, The Arts Condo building is right in the heart of Midtown surrounded by the city’s best restaurants, cafes, theaters, galleries and other entertainment. Many grocery options. Walkable to almost everything. The Broad Street subway line is a half block away; City Hall just two blocks away, and a PATCO train stop right across the street. jg-realestate.com.

The Westbury

$1305 Studio Apartment with Center City Views at The Westbury! (15th & Spruce/Center City/ Rittenhouse).

Welcome to the Westbury Apartments! Perfectly situated at 15th and Spruce, this classic high-rise offers elegance and comfortable living in an absolute must-see location. This historic landmark is conveniently located in Center City, just steps from Philadelphia’s best parks, bars, restaurants, and shops! Directly across the street from the Kimmel Center and just a short walk to Rittenhouse Square and City Hall, the Westbury provides one of the best locations in Philadelphia!

Available Now – July 31st. Rent is $1305. $120/month Flat Utility Fee Covers Heat, Water, Gas, and Electric. Call today to set up a tour! 215-735-8030. Visit westburyphilly.com for more information. Studio Apartment Features: Hardwood Floors Available. Sweeping City Views. Air Conditioning and Ceiling Fan. Abundant Windows Throughout Apartment.

Westbury Building Features: On-site Laundry with Easy to Use Card Operating System. Secure Intercom Entry. Front Desk Attendant. 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance. Complimentary Package Acceptance Service. Historic Art Deco Features. 21 Floors with Elevator Service. Awesome Center City Location.

Easily Accessible Public Transportation/Bike Share. Running, Walking, and Bike Path nearby. Cat Friendly. No Move-inFee.

Avenue of the Arts

$1600 / 1br - Center City/Avenue of The Arts/ Rittenhouse Sq/ Brownstone Mansion. 4023 Locust St. One (1) Bedroom1 Bathroom Brownstone Mansion. $1600 Per Month Plus Electric and Gas – Gas Heat, Central Air, Intercom System on each floor. Pet Free and Smoke Free Building. Your New Home Features: Hardwood floors though-out Entire Apartment. Washer and Dryer In Unit. Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Microwave. Spacious 1 Bedroom with Large Closet space and Tons of Natural Sunlight. Walk-in Closets. Full Ceramic Tile bathroom. Privacy provided by the Video-Phone-Intercom from both floors to building enterance! Your New Home! – Simply Must Be Seen - Terms are Flexible - A One Year Multi Year Lease is Available.

Enjoy the inviting Center City and Rittenhouse Square Area.

Live in this restored- newly renovated 1860’s Victorian Brownstone Mansion near Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of The Arts, Center City and the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts.

Walk to all Center City Offices & City Hall. Subway and Bus’s within one Block! Paid Parking available at your Front Door.

(215) 386-4200.

Arts Condominium

$1000 / 345ft2 - Arts Condo, 1324 Locust #615-Center City Studio w/ Utilities Included! (Avenue of the Arts/ Washington Square West). The Arts Condominium building, formerly the historic Sylvania Hotel, is located in the Avenue of the Arts section of Washington Square, just off Broad Street. This studio includes a kitchenette with a microwave and mini refrigerator, AC unit, ceiling fan, hardwood floors throughout and bathroom with retro black and white tile and shower. The building features include a 24 hour concierge, wheelchair accessibility, 24 hour fitness center, secured bike storage room, coin operated laundry facility on site, community room, business center, and free wifi in common areas! Sorry, no pets. $250 move in fee. UTILITIES INCLUDED (Electric, water and basic cable). Calls us today for a tour! OCF Realty LLC. (215) 735-7368.

3-story townhome

$4570 / 4br - 2000ft2 - 3 STORY TOWNHOME IN CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA ART MUSEUM AREA! 300 Alexander Court near Vine Street. WELCOME TO THE ALEXANDER. Call Now: (215) 596-4234 x 59. OR Text 59 to (215) 596-4234 for more information. This is a 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, approximately 2000 Sq. Ft. Discover the definition of exceptional living at The Alexander. Here, at our high-rise Philadelphia apartments, you will find the perfect blend of modern design and enduring style. The Alexander will feature luxurious homes with unique configurations and unmatched amenities, all in a smoke-free environment. Enjoy upscale urban living from the rooftop deck, the lavish courtyard or by simply letting our on-site concierge assist with making your everyday a little more extraordinary. Open-concept floor plans. Walk-In Closets. Spacious studio-, one-, two-, and threebedroom apartment homes available. Wood-Like Flooring throughout apartment home. Oversized windows for extra light. In-home washers and dryers. Community Amenities: Valet Laundry Service Available. Smoke Free Building.

Package Receiving. Refreshing, Spa-Inspired Indoor Pool. TV Lounge. 24-hour Concierge. Pet Grooming Station. On-Site Management. Pet Friendly. Lavish Community Clubroom with Demonstration Kitchen. Storage available. On-Site Underground Parking Garage. Roof Terrace with Observation Deck. Fitness Center with Cardio Equipment.

City Ave.

$1650 / 1br - 885ft2 - Schedule a Tour, On City Ave, Fitness Center. 6100 City Ave. Located in the second-densest business district for Philadelphia,The Point at City Line is less than 10 minutes away from Center City Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd, Manayunk, Penn Valley, Wynnewood and Ardmore Station. Steps away from Overbrook train station and St. Joseph’s University, this high rise is the most Urbane on the district’s strip. This one bedroom one bathroom features private balcony and a washer and dryer! Apartment Features: Linen Closet. Walk-in Closet. Furnished Options Available, Call for Pricing. Private Balcony. Disposal. Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher & Electric Stove. Pre-wired for internet and cable.

Electric Stove. Washer and Dryer in unit. . Extra Storage.

Dishwasher. Community Features: Swimming Pool. Sun Deck.

Roof Deck. Minutes from Restaurants, Shopping, and Much More. Our prices can change daily, price listed is based on today’s availability. Call for details. Credit Cards Accepted.

Community Lounge. After-Hours Emergency Maintenance.

E-Lounge. Professionally Managed. Short or Long Term Lease Available. Fitness Studio. Reserved Parking. Controlled Access. Covered Parking. Elevator. Bike Racks. Cardio Room.

Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service. Easy Freeway Access. TV Lounge. Outdoor Grill Area. 855-459-6293. Thepointatcityline. com.

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