Philly

By Dan Emmons There is something in the air, something special.  Walk past the cigarette smoke at the entrance, up the steps and settle in near the bar while the crowd files in front of the stage.  Next thing you know, Hip Hop.  Not Rap, Hip Hop.  Are you still following me? Read More

  This past Thursday was the first of many shows at Hard Rock Philly put on by yours truly, That Mag. With a diverse lineup, food and drinks galore, and surprise appearances by some big names, it was not a show to miss. Seventeen year old suburban-Philly local, Ashley Leone, Read More

by Malana Battle Dance in the morning, in the afternoon, and, because it’s Saturday night, you’ll have some more energy to dance at night! Dance all day Saturday, July 27th in celebration of the 4th Annual Philadelphia Dance Day. Philly Dance Fitness partnered up with other local Read More

by Erinn Fortson Mariama Koroma has just put her 11 month year-old daughter to sleep when I reach her by phone on a Tuesday night in March. She later tells me that her first performance with Song Dogs was only two weeks before she delivered her baby. I imagine that motherhood is Read More

by Stephen Krock Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down. And I’d like to take a minute. Just sit down tight. I’ll tell you all about the Tigers from a town called Bayside. As a child of the 90s, nostalgia is a huge part of my life. Read More

by Dan Emmons On a Wednesday night you wouldn’t think to see a packed crowd out for a band that plays Philly regularly. However, Gunner’s Run (the rock and roll bar of the Piazza) had a surprising turn out. There were drinks flowing, fueling a lively crowd who were Read More