by Cari Bender | Feb 24, 2011 | Mural Arts Program
This is why newspapers exist. An incredibly hard-working team at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News put together an amazing 12-page section on the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s new African American Iconic Images Collection launching today. Pick up a...
by Cari Bender | Feb 14, 2011 | Mural Arts Program
CNN’s Sarah Hoye called this event “adorable.” And she had way more fun covering this than the normal madness and mayhem she usually has to cover. Isn’t it nice to have good news that makes you smile every once in a while?
by Cari Bender | Feb 14, 2011 | Mural Arts Program
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyThe Mural Arts Program’s Love Train with wedding on board On Valentine’s Weekend, Krisy and Tom boarded the Mural Arts Program’s Love Train to be married by Philadelphia Mayor Michael...
by Cari Bender | Feb 14, 2011 | Mural Arts Program
A young couple, Krisy and Tom, got married aboard the Love Train by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter just before Valentine’s Day. The Associated Press had front and center access to the most adorable wedding this year. Thanks, Kathy Matheson, for making time to...
by Cari Bender | Feb 7, 2011 | Mural Arts Program
Si vous parlez francais… This wonderful video is from France’s most popular morning show, the Today Show of France, if you will. They did a lovely piece on the Mural Arts Program recently, and if you speak French, you can hear their take on this wonderful...
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