New Jersey's #1 Bantamweight Fighter Returns to the Cage

FREEHOLD, N.J.-- New Jersey-based Apex Sport, maker of the most explosive pre-workout STIM-5, has partnered with the #1 Bantamweight fighter in New Jersey, Freehold-native, UFC contender series veteran and 3x defending Ring of Combat champion Phil "The Hitman" Caracappa (9-1) who will be fighting on November 18th in Philadelphia at CFFC 88.

New Liberty Distillery Expands Operations

PHILADELPHIA, PA - New Liberty Distillery, Kensington's craft distillery and home to award-winning spirit lines such as the revived heritage Kinsey brand, is thrilled to announce its expansion into an on-premise outdoor Cocktail Garden, in addition to opening a cozy bar and quaint bottle shop dubbed The Bar Cart, located in West Reading, PA. These expansions follow the distillery's "insanely" successful fiscal year spanning the duration of the pandemic.

New Philadelphia Street Art Exhibition Features Local Artists

PHILADELPHIA, PA - One of Corridor Contemporary’s overarching goals is to introduce Philadelphia artists to an international audience, and vice-versa, to introduce the Philadelphia audience to a wide range of international works. That’s why on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Corridor Contemporary is hosting the opening of its new “Wall To Wall” exhibition.

New Pop Art Gallery Opens in Lambertville, NJ

NEW JERSEY - Washington Crossing, PA-based American Pop Artist Perry Milou is opening a new gallery in Lambertville. Milou is well-known for his iconic portraits, which include famous subjects like Pope Francis, Cassius Clay, and Frida Kahlo. The 2,600-square-foot Milou Gallery is located at 201 S. Main Street in the RiverWalk Complex. It will showcase Milou's art as well as that of four other well-known artists, John Stango (Stacy Roberts), Denise Fike (Emily Taylor Rogers), and Denise Fike (Denise Fike). The gallery's grand opening will be held on Friday, April 14 ^th from 6-10 p.m. A silent auction will bring in 100 percent of the proceeds to Lambertville's long-standing local food pantry, Fisherman's Mark, and its social services agency, Fishman's Mark.

New Year's Eve: Massive Power Outage Strikes Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico - A significant power outage plunged much of Puerto Rico into darkness on New Year's Eve, disrupting celebrations and leaving over 1.2 million customers without electricity. The blackout, attributed to a fault at the Costa Sur switchyard in Guayanilla, has raised serious concerns about the island's fragile power grid and its ability to provide reliable service.

New York Giants Fire Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett

New York - After a disappointing season, the New York Giants have fired offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. The team's offense only scored more than 30 points once since Garrett joined the organization. In addition, the team has been held under 20 points in half of their games, losing all five. Despite this, the Giants' offensive production has been inconsistent over the last year and a half.

Newsom's Plan to Support Undocumented Amidst Trump Deportations

NextFab's New Accelerator Program Helps Artisans Grow Their E-commerce Stores

Philadelphia, PA - In the wake of the first COVID wave, NextFab launched an 8-week accelerator program for its entrepreneurially-minded members. The accelerator aims to provide artisans with the essential tools, support, and structure they need to build viable businesses.

Nursing Homes See Record Number Of New COVID Case

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report today showing new COVID cases in nursing homes in the U.S. has now reached a record number of weekly new cases this month due to the community spread among the general population, surpassing previous peaks since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) started tracking cases in nursing homes.

Nvidia's 10-for-1 Stock Split: Reactions and Implications

Old City Canning Co. Reopening The Chandlery Scent Studio

 PHILADEPHIA - In November of 2020, Stanford Ponson, owner of Old City Canning Co., opened The Chandlery Scent Studio – a 700-square foot space filled with everything from artisan candles to scented sprays, soaps, gifts, and accessories from local artisans. But after major staffing shortages and pandemic-related supply chain issues, Ponson was forced to close the shop in January 2022. Now, just in time for the holiday shopping season, The Chandlery is reopening at 1533 South Street, with an official opening date of Friday, November 11^th. 

Old City’s FRIEDA Celebrates 10 Years of Art, Food, and Community

PHILADEPHIA, PA - This November, a cornerstone of the Old City and Society Hill neighborhoods is marking a major milestone. FRIEDA, the unique space at 320 Walnut Street known for blending art, culture, and culinary experiences, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Olympian's and Blind Paralympian's Compete at Philadelphia Distance Run

Philadelphia, Pa – Elite-level talent will combine forces on the streets of Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR) on Sept. 18. 2016 Olympian and 2020 Paralympic gold medalist Greg Billington (Spokane, Wash.) will serve as a guide runner for 2020 Paralympian Kyle Coon (Carbondale, Colo.) during the half marathon event. Coon is one of 26 visually impaired runners participating in the annual race in conjunction with the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA).

One Night Only! Don't Miss Alex Moreno at Uptown in West Chester

West Chester, PA - Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is taking audiences on a global musical journey this September during a one-night-only concert with Alex Moreno. Venezuelan-born Moreno has established crossover appeal by performing in English and Spanish and has garnered international awards for his music.

Opera Philadelphia Channel Launches

PHILADELPHIA - Launching on October 23, 2020, the Opera Philadelphia Channel will create a digital space in which artists can perform and explore, through a series of new commissions by visionary composers and dynamic performances produced for the screen.

Opera Philadelphia Gathers Fans for a Tasty Digital Fundraising Event, Bon Appétit:

PHILADEPHIA - Opera Philadelphia starts 2021 by inviting fans to an operatic amuse-bouche featuring Lee Hoiby's delightful one-woman opera, Bon Appétit! Based on two episodes of Julia Child's classic TV program, The French Chef, this short, critically acclaimed confection stars renowned mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is directed by Ryan and Tonya McKinny, bringing audiences into the chef's storied kitchen as she bakes a chocolate cake.

Opera Philadelphia | Caroline Shaw's We Need to Talk

PHILADELPHIA, PA. - Caroline Shaw's We Need to Talk will debut on the Opera Philadelphia Channel on Friday, April 16. The fourth and final new work in the company's first Digital Commissions series is a collaboration between Shaw, poet Anne Carson, director Maureen Towey, Four/Ten Media, and features soprano Ariadne Greif.

Opinion: Trump's Gender Policy - A Step Back into Binary Norms

Ousted Philadelphia Art Museum Director Sues

PHILADELPHIA – The former director of the Philadelphia Art Museum, Sasha Suda, filed a lawsuit against the institution on Monday, claiming her abrupt dismissal last week was unlawful.

Outdoor Flying Trapeze Classes Offered in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, is thrilled to announce the return of outdoor flying trapeze classes and workshops starting just in time for the warm weather season. Flying Trapeze Director Al Firstenberg will take the lead on bringing back Philadelphia's only flying trapeze program.