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March 2014

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Stories of life in Northern Liberties to become book

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Northern Liberties has become an area that students, professionals and everything in-between flock to. Once an industrial neighborhood, it has now become a professional-hipster mecca. The Philadelphia History Museum is running an exhibit on the past and present of the neighborhood and new exhibits at museums usually call for different events around the city. On March 24 there will be an event called “Tell Your Northern Liberties Story.” Using your voice, writing, photos or any other media, everyone has the chance to tell their own stories involving Northern Liberties. The stories will have the opportunity to be added to the book “Stories of Northern Liberties” that will be available both at the library and exhibit. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Rodriguez Neighborhood Library at 6th and Girard streets.

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January 2014

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Sarah Sze. at The Fabric Workshop and Museum

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The Fabric Workshop and Museum located on 1214 Arch Street is currently hosting installations by artist Sarah Sze. Spectators can tour the three floors of the exhibition at no cost.

Sze molds commonplace objects into intricate and sophisticated presentations that leave viewers questioning both the triviality and significance of the familiar. In one room, viewers are surrounded by what looks like massive boulders, while in another room viewers walk, guided by tiny spotlights on the floor, through a stream of altered newspapers. Through her work, Sze invokes a sense of wonder and puzzlement that challenges current perceptions of time and space. Her work been featured in museums around the world.

The Fabric Workshop and Museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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December 2013

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Acclaimed Philly artist dies

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On Thursday, Dec. 26, Philadelphia artist and Lower Merion school teacher Todd Marrone passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39.

Known for his pop-art style, his murals can be seen throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Marrone was also a well loved art teacher for Welsh Valley Middle School. Chris Hall, principal for Welsh Valley, released a statement that school officials will help students process the lost within the upcoming weeks.

He leaves behind his wife Heather and two children.

Marrone last tweeted on Dec. 23, “Get that figgy pudding away from me.”