With pencils in hand, Joni Woods perused Staples for folders and poster boards. With many heading back to school Sept. 7, the English teacher was wrapping up her back-to-school shopping Monday for her students at Olney High School.
A 16-year-old’s heart should be a sturdy engine. What “should be,” however, often fails to materialize.
Like any rebellious teenagers, The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe enjoy finding provocative means to flout convention. Now in their 14th year, the two offer simultaneous 16-day celebrations of new and established performers presenting original works and adapted pieces. With 207 shows, this year’s editions have a high number of local representatives, as nine performances in the first week alone involve either a resident or a nearby location.
One of America’s greatest summer pastimes besides baseball, is barbecuing. On a recent warm Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park restaurateurs and individuals — in separate competitions — battled it out for grill master bragging rights at Stephen Starr/ Garry Maddox BBQ Challenge. Meanwhile, the patrons walking around One Citizens Bank Way had the tough task of sampling all the offerings.
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