Post by Katherine Silkaitis

Tucked among the old-world charm of Rittenhouse Square are two violin shops that keep alive an art founded – well, in the old world.

William Moennig & Son first opened in Philadelphia in 1909 and the intimate shop, housed in a quaint rowhouse, both sells and repairs violins, violas and cellos. Dick Donovan, a partner in the firm, said the business has always catered to serious players and professionals – it counts Yo [...]

Post by Michael Fichman

Pedestrian, on South Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, sticks out like a sore thumb amongst the poster shops and touristy tee shirt joints at that end of the thoroughfare. It’s not so much that the facade proclaims the store’s individuality, it’s what’s inside. Pedestrian is the home to a superlative selection of independently designed streetwear, made by Philly designers like Fresh Melt Water, or more widely distributed brands like Mishka and Rocksmith.

They’ve [...]

Post by Ben Gilbert Photos by Rachel Playe

Two weekends ago, the sky was gray over Eastern State Penitentiary — there was a cold moistness that comes with early-Spring morning air and riding down Corinthian from Girard Avenue, you wouldn’t expect to find hundreds of people happily strolling the sidewalk, rifling through history and sometimes buying a little bit for themselves. At 9 a.m., business was already booming at the premier Philadelphia Flea Market meet for [...]

By Kelly White

I have a habit of zeroing in on the one item in a store that isn’t for sale and lusting after it. The five proprietors of Reverie, a used-goods boutique tucked away on Girard Avenue, understand my case of the gimmes quite well. They promise that everything on the premises is for sale, save for themselves. I know that most of you are satisfied with beads, boots, and wrap dresses that your mom would’ve [...]

“When I Said I’d Wait Forever I Never Meant Like This” gouache on wood veneer, found tree bark, cigar box.

Post by Joel Tannenbaum

Adriane Dalton’s first solo show at Benna’s Cafe in November 2006 went super well. Asked by Benna’s owner Nancy Trachtenberg to throw the whole thing together in just under a month when a scheduled artist fell through, Adriane managed to show 26 pieces. 25 sold that night.

It’s not surprising: First there’s [...]

Post by Sara Selepouchin

Off to a running start for craft show season, the Philadelphia Etsy Team is proud to present “Not your Grandmother’s Craft Show” this Saturday, May 10, from 1-6pm at the Church of Divine Energy (48th and Woodland). Consider it a preview of the other amazing local shows to come this summer and a chance to buy some really sweet gifts for your Mom, your Aunt, your sister, your favorite guy or just [...]

Post by Ben Gilbert

One of the best things about Philadelphia’s neighborhoods is their sense of closeness to the world around them — farmer’s markets and craft fairs harnessing the spoils of Pennsylvania soil can be found all over the city as early as the first of May. This weekend is no exception, as the Philadelphia Flea Markets will enter their 21st year of operation this Saturday, May 3rd, outside of the Eastern State Penitentiary (no joke!) [...]