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What do you really know about Philadelphia?
Do you know Philly is a city of soul? This is where Gamble met Huff, where Jill Scott was a burgeoning new poet, and where Black Thought met Questlove in their high school principal’s office, while Boyz II Men might’ve been singing down the hall.
Do you know Philly is a city of limitless innovation? Here, two Forbes 30 Under 30 alums can enable creatives to live out their dreams. Here, a young brotha can tap his Jamaican heritage and love of healthy living to create delicious kombucha. In Philly, a sista can grow her love of reading from a bookstore into a movement.
Do you know Philly is a city of tastebud dreams? Some of the most applauded chefs in the world — Top Chefs, Iron Chefs, James Beard Award-winning chefs — call this city home and can be found cooking in kitchens ranging from food trucks to fancy spots.
If you don’t know about Philly, it’s definitely time for you to listen to Love + Grit.
This Philadelphia podcast celebrates all of the dope things about Philadelphia you should know. We promise you’ll discover so much about the love and the grit that drives Philadelphians to greatness — and will drive you to come visit us.
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When thinking about Maryam Pugh, Tayyib Smith and Sam Katz, we think accomplished visionaries. First up, the revolution may not be televised, but it will be featured thanks to Philadelphia Printworks founder, Maryam Pugh. Her mission to promote social justice has recently gotten bigger since being featured in Target stores. This powerful partnership aims to amplify social justice messages and showcase artists from underrepresented communities. Next up, Tayyib Smith and Sam Smith bring their superpowers together to pay homage to the profound Black history of a specific Philadelphia area. Legacy Reclaimed: A 7th Ward Tribute honors the lives of the 19th-century Black residents of the 7th Ward in Philadelphia (located between 6th Street and 23rd Street and between Spruce Street and South Street).
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Authentic and diverse stories from Chef Omar Tate, Shawn Finnie, Kenny Gamble and more!
Authentic and diverse stories from Questlove, Michelle Angela Ortiz, Brandon Pankey and more!
Authentic and diverse stories from Rich Medina, Darrell Alston, Pink Sweat$, Kate Scott and more!
Join Justin and Laiya as we celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop and continue to tell Philly’s most phenomenal stories!
Love + Grit: two words that define the spirit of Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection is all about the love — but it’s the grit of this city’s residents that propels them to places they might’ve thought were beyond the realm of possibility. This podcast explores some of Philadelphia’s best-kept secrets and the locals repping Philly love on a national scale. Love + Grit provides the stage for authentic and diverse stories of the city to inspire all people — travelers and locals alike — to visit (or re-visit) the region.
The podcast and its hosts continue to give listeners an insider’s look at the fascinating Philadelphians people should know, the award-winning foods they should try and the critically acclaimed attractions they should explore.
Love + Grit is hosted by Laiya St. Clair, with music by local producer and DJ Dan “Dilemma” Thomas.
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Love + Grit tells the insider’s story of our city; not only is it a beautiful, historic destination, but there are dozens of institutions, attractions and museums that give real reasons to visit.
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The Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia), overnight hotel accommodations and choose-your-own-adventure perks.
Explore Philly with itineraries from prominent Philadelphians who are members of Black Greek...