Named for the large number of breweries that once populated the area, the people in this neighborhood range from cold-cash professionals to college students to families trying to make ends meet. Its proximity to both I-76 and the infamous loop down Kelly Drive makes it hugely desirable for just about everyone—but be warned that when real-estate marketers refer to part of it as "up-and-coming," a lot of the area hasn't quite, er, come up yet.
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Philly's Rock-and-Roll Five-Spot
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Alex Morales
NYC? Fuggetaboutit. Chi-Town? Yawn. LA? So like, totally not. As far as I’m concerned, if you’re looking for the tippy-top of the indie-rock & pop pyramid, it’s all about Philly. From airplay on NPR and college radio to beer-soaked venues nationwide and spots on the upcoming SXSW festival, 2005 has seen our myriad scrappy troubadours gathering steam. And, if I’m not a monkey’s nephew, bigger and better things await in ’06.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Posted By:
Rebecca Troutman
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Girard Veterinary Clinic
Yes, I was ready for the responsibility. Yes, I was prepared to scoop the poop. Yes, I was definitely ready for the supreme cuteness. I got a kitten. Choosing a vet you trust is just about as baffling as selecting any doctor; I usually try to get one of my friends to give up some advice so I don't experience a tireless trial-and-error escapade. (Don't even bring up the OBGYNs in this town.) Since maybe you don't have any friends (except your animal friends of course), I am recommending Girard Veterinary Clinic at 28th and Girard. The ever popular "morning drop-in" sessions are the way to go if you're starting out. Getting there early is a MUST (it opens at 8 am so get there by 7:20 am if you want any hope of getting out of there by 11 am). They are entirely receptive to working with feral cats if you are doing a kind deed for a street stray. A visit costs only $30 and I've found the doc to be thorough and attentive. Not to mention the GVC mascot (seen in the photo), the best shoulder cat in the world.
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Friday, August 03, 2007
Posted By:
Michelle Sipics
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Michelle Sipics
I don't know about you, but it really bugs me that Philadelphia doesn't accept plastic with their standard recycling pickup in most areas. I've heard all of their explanations for it, and I don't care—I still want to recycle my empty water bottles and juice containers. Fortunately, there are many community programs that have "partnered" with the city to accept recyclable materials that Philadelphia doesn't handle on its own. For me, Fairmount Recycles is the way to go. On the first Saturday of each month, you can truck on over to 27th and Harper (behind the North Star) with your recyclable paper, plastic (only types 1 and 2, though), and even used ink cartridges from your printer. Similar programs are held on the first Saturday of the month in other locations around the city—check the Philadelphia Streets Department website for more info on those sites (http://www.phila.gov/streets/recyling_partnership.html) and find out whether that fancy shampoo bottle will be accepted. If nothing else, you'll get some exercise. And oh yeah, helping the planet out a little bit is nice, too.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Posted By:
Michelle Sipics
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Michelle Sipics
Sometime in the past year, Fairmount favorite The Crooked Frame became the Flying Saucer without telling us. We don't mind, though; the coffee's as good as ever. Housed in a corner shop at 26th and Brown, this place is small and easy to miss (don't bother looking for a sign outside—they've yet to hang one) but well worth a trip—and an easy trip at that, since the 48, the 32, and the route 7 buses all stop at that very intersection. It's a great place to read, write, study, or whatever your pleasure is, without the noise of larger—or less buried-in-the-crazy-streets-of-Fairmount—shops. The Flying Saucer has more of a beatnik feel than your typical coffee house, which somehow adds to the appeal. There's limited seating, but it's rarely crowded and even when it is, the regulars are friendly. The shop is a bit more lively than it was in the Crooked Frame days; a jazz group now plays every other Sunday, and Tuesday nights are home to "Bad Taste Cinema," with films beginning at 8 pm. Recent picks: Ingmar Bergman's 1966 classic Persona, and 1981's LA punk scene-centric The Decline of Western Civilization.
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Monday, January 29, 2007
Posted By:
Sara McGovern
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Sara McGovern
Art Museum Steps
As the name implies, most people go to the art museum for, well, the art. But if, you think outside of the box a little bit, you can become privileged enough to discover my favorite feature of our fair city’s fine museum. No, it’s not the impressionist collection, it’s the steps. If you overlook the fact that people will always be making idiots of themselves by sprinting up the steps a la Stallone, you may find they make the best hang out spot in the city. Breakfast at sunrise, afternoon coffee, an evening repose to watch the skyline and ponder the complexities of life? The steps of the art museum. A bit romantic in the notion of staring pensively at a skyline for hours end, but the tortured individual has to be able to sort through their commitment issues somewhere…
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