Even I, as an out-of-stater, have heard of The Church. The high head count, the affordable shows,…read morethe rad dudes that work there, the BYOB policy... this place is rad! My first encounter with the church was for a chiptune festival and there was even some amazing bathroom "Pizza Masons" graffiti. I've been here for a couple shows/events. I'm heartbroken to hear that they are limiting or shutting down their show services. If you have the opportunity to go to a show here, do it. Super affordable with awesome folks working and attending. I'll miss it.

This review is for the music venue. Let's forget about its history and remember it's 2026 and…read moreclimate change is real. This place gets insanely hot with no air conditioning which is not only obnoxious, it's extremely dangerous. It's 2026, get air conditioning. The acoustics are terrible, I don't believe there is any sound treatment done to the room. The microphone at the show I went to had horrible feedback the whole time that no one did anything about, and the crowd couldn't seem to shut up while the band was playing (likely asking one another, are you about to pass out from heat exhaustion?) I struggle to understand why people keep booking this place.

The Block is a very welcoming church with a great kids ministry available at all of the locations.read more

The Block Church is a nondenominational church that focuses on their community and our city! The…read moresermons are practical, energetic and entertaining and the worship will rock your world. There are ministries for children as well as Small Groups on different life topics for all ages. Anyone can find their place here. This church is growing and is headed for great things! If you live in Philly, especially the Port Richmond area - check it out Sundays at 9:30 or 11.

My daughter was enrolled at new gulph for a bit over one year. We chose new gulph because I went…read morethere as a child and we had very high hopes. Reality set in after a few months when we realized our expectations were nowhere near reality. Without getting into the details, we were very disappointed in the quality of the care our daughter received. I'm not surprised the daycare has since closed.

We've had our daughter here for 9 months now and have not looked back. She's been previously…read moreenrolled in other 'corporate' daycares in the area and the difference is just tremendous. The teachers alone have been employed there for for decades and every time I walk in there, they're actively engaged with the children. Food is provided so we literally drop our kids off in the morning with no preparation needed and pick them up in the afternoon. My life is sooo much simpler! The parents at this school are actively involved in the running of this facility so you know they care. There is just no question in my mind whether or not I've placed my child in the best environment in the area.

We have been members of Congregation Kol Ami for over 5 years. The members are all caring,…read moreinclusive, and compassionate, the teachers keep the kids engaged while learning, and the building is lovely. Our cantorial soloist, Rebecca Schwartz, is truly amazing. She has infinite patience with kids and adults, alike, and her voice is simply gorgeous. And then there is Rabbi Holin, truly one of the kindest human beings I have ever met. He know each congregant and makes everyone feel welcome. My daughter's bat mitzvah was last weekend. She was completely prepared, ran the service for 2 hours, chanted perfectly, and felt confident throughout based on the wonderful foundation provided to her over the years. Cannot imagine joining any other congregation.

i like going to St Thomas Moore participate in the group rosary and group Divine Mercy. i find…read moremyself in deep prayer when the blessed sacrament is exposed. i particularly like the homilies of the parish priest Fr.Ed. His homilies are inspiring and call us to holiness. i feellike i am a part of the Christian community when i attend theur dauly mass at the chapel at 9:00 a.m and i stay in vigil of the Blessed sacrament

Can't give less than five stars for church! My children participated in a Christmas concert this…read moreafternoon. The church is spacious and modern in style. The pews are semi-circled around the altar and there even is a balcony section with comfortable individual chairs for about 150. The handrail in front of the first row is smack in your eyesight to the altar, but there are plenty of open spaces in the ironworks to be able to see. There also is a lot of stained glass. The pipe organ is electronic only, with speakers in the corners. The choir has their own section off to the side. I did not visit the side community room where there was a small reception for those in attendance for the concert. There also is a chapel here. Overall, it is a very bright and clean church and a beautiful place for worship. I have to give a shoutout to one of the adult female readers. Her voice is so calming and melodious that she should consider a voiceover career if she isn't in one already. I could listen to her reading passages of the most boring subject and I'd still be intrigued...she's that good!

Now that my son has been at Formative Years Preschool for a year and a half, I can safely say that…read morethis is an incredible school with loving teachers, welcoming students, and an engaging curriculum; my son loves it and has blossomed since starting in September 2014. After trying (and failing) at a more trendy, less-structured preschool, we found the structure we needed at Formative Years. My son feels safe and comfortable knowing when free play time, circle time, snack time, etc. will be each day. Each day is designated as a cooking, science, music, sports, show-n-tell, or library day, and each week has a letter of the week and other themes to inform the classroom activities, so I know that the students are exposed to a variety of subjects. While the school does academic activities like practicing letters and counting, handwriting, etc., the emphasis is truly on play and discovery. I feel like my son is learning the life skills he needs (e.g. socializing, taking turns, sharing, etc.) to be successful in Kindergarten. Nestled in an old church building on 20th and Lombard, the school makes great use of the neighborhood as a classroom. Students take "nature" walks around the neighborhood to search for signs of each season, walk to the public library each week, picnic in Rittenhouse Square, and take field trips to Sound All Around (through the Philadelphia Orchestra), Taney Park, fire stations, and other spots around the community. The school helps students connect to their community. The teachers in the school are wonderful. Ann, the head teacher and director of the school, maintains high expectations for her students, and still maintains a positive, nurturing relationship with each student. Even when my son misbehaves at school, he knows he'll still get a kind word and a hug from Ann when it's time to go home. The care, respect and love I observe between the teachers and students is heartwarming and reassuring. When I first toured the school, I was a little disappointed that the school didn't have a playground, but my son hasn't missed it at all. Instead, the school blocks off an adjacent street or courtyard and fills it with toys (scooters, balls, bubbles, etc.) and the kids have a great time. Formative Years does an excellent job ensuring that little kids have the chance to move their bodies, so even when the weather is bad, the school pulls out scooters and has a small structure to climb on inside the classroom. Here are some logistics: The school is one big classroom with 3, 4, 5 year olds mix together. Formative Years provides after-school care to students at Chester Arthur and Greenfield schools, so there are some KG and 1st graders who come later in the day. Parents have a great deal of flexibility in scheduling, students can choose to attend half or full days (or a mix) and can choose which days of the week they attend (although it has to be consistent). The school is perfect for working parents since they rarely close (e.g. you won't get saddled with trying to find day care for a weeklong winter break in the middle of February), and hold regular hours when the public schools have delays or early dismissals. When I was shopping around for preschools, I did notice that the Formative Years website was out of date, so I'd encourage prospective parents to look past that technological faux pas and go ahead and set up a tour. When we were shopping for schools, I found it interesting that my son didn't end up loving the fancier schools with the indoor sandboxes, instead he loved the simpler school with the friendly kids and teachers who welcomed him and made him feel at home immediately. My son has continued to grow and thrive at Formative Years, and I would encourage families to check out the school when they start shopping for preschool.

Hands-down the best pre-school in Center City! The Director is amazing. She has managed to create…read moreone of the most nurturing, educational environments I have ever experienced. The parents are very involved and the children are wonderful. They make full use of a multiple of resources within the city. They go to the library weekly, go to the Orchestra, take trips all around the city, provide an individualized learning experience for each child, and even have a Chess Club! My daughter blossomed at Formative Years....we absolutely loved it!

I can not rave enough about the Pre-school at Temple Emanuel…read more I sent my daughter, who was not yet 2 at the time, to camp here. The program was 2 hours long. I was incredibly nervous, as she has never gone to day care or any such program. The staff was amazing (thank you Deb and Jeanie), and they had a handful to deal with. I was a crying fool the first 2 days. My daughter LOVED it! So much so that I signed her up for 5 days of pre-school. Lynn and Jeanie are wonderful! They truly love their job and it shows every single day. My daughters teachers, Laura, Donna, and Mindy are fantastic! My daughter is the youngest in her class, but that has not stopped her from anything. In fact, school has helped her in so many ways from speech development to social skills. She loves going to school, her teachers, and her friends. I was even nervous about adding the 2 extra days, but I truly think it was one of smartest decisions!

Lovely church and a wonderful active community of young and old! It's such a welcoming group of…read moreparishioners and priests.

I'm reviewing this specifically as a venue, not a religious affiliation, so take from this what you…read morewill. My cousin recently had her wedding ceremony in this church, and the architecture was stunning. The space itself is vast and ornate. The stained glass windows were gorgeous. We all snapped some great photos. Comments: There is no air conditioning. Doors are left open, which raised the decibel level substantially. Hearing city traffic, police sirens, etc during a wedding ceremony is a bit of a bummer. However, the space was so beautiful it is well deserving of 4 stars.