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PW's online photo, contest, and 'approved' page.
where-to-go and what-to-do made easy.

 

Join the PW Street Team!

Looking for a way to make some extra cash?

Want to get paid to go out and learn the hot spots of Philly? Like taking photos at parties?

If you answered YES to any of the above, the PW Street Team might be the perfect job for you!

PW is looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in joining the PW Street Team. Duties include promoting the paper at various events through handing out flyers and giveaways, communicating with the public and taking photos.

Must have weekend and nighttime availability and be 18 years of age or older. Hours may vary from week to week.

Please send a resume of previous experience to Lauren at lreilly@philadelphiaweekly.com

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contests
Satisfy your cravings for all that is good and free. Just click and enter to win!

 

Screen Dreams
Win a Screen Dreams DVD!

 

Philly Fall Home Show
Win tickets to the Philly Fall Home Show!

 

Rooftop Hop
Win tickets to the Rooftop Hop at the Packard Building

 

Style Phile Giveaway
Enter to win our Style Phile Giveaway!

 

Burn After Reading
Win tickets to Burn after reading

 

The Grocer's Son
Win tickets for The Grocer's Son

 

Ticketmaster.com Promotion
PW has an exclusive ticket giveaway for is Real Pirates at The Franklin.

 

 


 

pw approved

Happenings in and around Philly sponsored or supported by PW.

 

Movie Monday
Enjoy movies every Monday at The Trocadero!
$3 gets you in & goes towards a drink or snack.
Not to mention, the bar is open all night! You must be 21 or over with valid photo ID to enter. The doors open for our happy hour at 6:30pm with crazy drink specials, so come mingle before the movie and hang out!

Monday, September 8th
IN A DREAM
A Film By Jeremiah Zagar
Over the past four decades, artist Zagar has covered more than 50,000 square feet of Philadelphia with stunning mosaic murals. In A Dream is a documentary feature film that chronicles his work and his tumultuous relationship with his wife, Julia.

Ticketmaster.Com Promotion
PW has an exclusive offer to win tickets to Real Pirates at The Franklin Institute!  To win your tickets, click here

PW Concerts in the Park
Our 18th annual Concerts in the Park series continues on Wednesday, September 3, featuring The Hustle and Black Landlord.  This is the last concert in Rittenhouse Square this summer! Next week will be the final closing show at The Fieldhouse starting at 7 p.m. with Philadelphia Slick and Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka.. Check our webpage for updates.

PW TASTE of Philly
Save the date for PW’s second TASTE of Philly event on Oct. 22 at The Franklin Institute. Tickets will be on sale at philadelphiaweekly.com beginning Wednesday, September 10! For sponsorship opportunities, contact your account executive or call 215-599-7644.

The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe!
The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe presents sixteen days of bold, innovative, live dance and theater performances from Philadelphia and around the world. Visit www.livearts-fringe.org for more details.

DRF Productions presents, "A Concert for Peace," an exploration of the significance of 9/11 in the modern American psyche and the issues of PEACE...as a neglected concept in society...locally, nationally, and internationally. This event is intended as a peaceful respectful remembrance through inspirational spoken word and musical performance regarding those who have fallen on and from this day. Please mark your calendar and plan on joining in at JFK Plaza on Thursday 9/11/08 from 5-7PM.

Party like there IS a Tomorrow!
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, 11am-6pm
2nd & South Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Save the Planet. Save Money. Save the Date.
GreenFest Philly is a one-day street fair FREE to the public.  Over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 people are expected at the area's largest environmental event. The event features vegetarian food, sneaker recycling, live music & entertainment, kids activities, bicycle valet, yoga, local produce, organic pastry contest, composting and recycling, Eco Exchange Fashion Show & Clothing Swap, Water Quality Symposium and Eco-Film Forum.  This year's theme is water quality so grab your reusable water containers and fill up at our no-waste drinking water stations.  While you’re there, stop by the Philadelphia Weekly booth!

Phashion Phest — the Delaware Valley's premier fashion event showcasing upscale fashion from your favorite retailers — is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year.  In addition to the "main event" to be held on September 22, 2008, Phashion Phest also includes a Model Search and a series of exciting Satellite Events throughout the region leading up to the big show.
Before the show, attendees will experience a top-shelf cocktail reception featuring local experts in hair, cosmetics and accessories.
Phashion Phest is a stylish event open to the public.
Please call (215) 670-4323 for more information or email us at info@phashionphest.com. Visit the website at www.phashionphest.com

Win V.I.P. tickets to Mauy Thai Kickboxing Fights
EvolvedFighting.com presents amateur Mauy Thai Kickboxing at the New Alhambra.
We are an organization dedicated to promoting, and legitimizing mixed martial arts "MMA" , International style kickboxing, and other like forms. This type of competition is displayed in more recognized events such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, K1, Pride, and Muay Thai Kickboxing in Thailand. E-mail ali@bodyarts.com to enter to win.


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photos

Taste of Philly 2007
October 25, 2007 
Photos from PW's first annual Taste of Philly event, held at the Academy of Natural Sciences on Oct. 25, 2007.

PW at Kildare's
October 4, 2007
PW staff guest bartends at Kildare's Pub in Headhouse Square.

Concerts in the Park 9/5/07
September 5, 2007
Live from Rittenhouse Square: The Cobbs and Asteroid #4


Concerts in the Park 8/23/07
September 23, 2007
Live from Rittenhouse Square: Man Man and Favorite Sons

Concerts in the Park 8/15/07
September 15, 2007
Live From Rittenhouse Square: The Yas Mos Def and Burn Down All Stars


 

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 PW Online Extras
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9021-Uh-Oh
Lacking in depth, lacking in drama, lacking in the latest handbags.
9/5 – pop tart

 
Same Old Party
Jacob Lambert says we've seen McCain's show before.
9/5 – random act

 
Maddow Man
A new TV gig, a collection of edgy short stories, a pair of soul singers and a great time to hit the shore.
9/3 – top 5 of the moment

 
Greenbacks from Green
Temple alum Troy Wragg makes a go of sustainable development.
9/2 – green's anatomy

 
America's Last Chance
A vote for Obama is a vote against dickery.
9/2 – in extremis

 
I Found My Stolen Bike!
The Angry Grammarian experiences a Philadelphia first.
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