Author: Jen Strogatz

Jen Strogatz is a music, portrait and event photographer from Philly. She also serves as Independent Philly's Marketing Director, Asst. Editor and Last Unicorn.

Local Spotlight on Jared Feinman

Born and raised in the western suburbs of Philadelphia (hence the name of his independent label, West of Philly Records), singer, pianist and songsmith, Jared Feinman will be performing his original jazz infused songs – affectionately known as “murder ballads” — at The Locks in Manayunk on February 15th. Jared will be joined onstage by the fast rising trumpet player, Arnetta […]

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Local Spotlight – Valentina Sounds

Singer, songstress, pianist and guitarist, Valentina Sounds will be making her Johnny Brenda’s debut this Friday, February 14th supporting The End of America.  Born and raised in Italy, Valentina relocated to Philadelphia a decade ago to marry her now ex-husband with whom she performed in two local bands, Sparklepony and Sunshine Superman. When her marriage […]

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2020 Philadelphia Auto Show Preview

The 2020 Philadelphia Auto Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center tomorrow, February 8, and runs through the 17th. Independent Philly was on site today to get a media preview of this year’s event and color us impressed.  [ Written by David J. Miller ] [ Photos by Jen Strogatz ] In 2019, the Philly […]

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Giveaway: Philadelphia Auto Show

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Enter to win tickets to the 2020 Philly Auto Show We’ve teamed up with the Philadelphia Auto Show to offer 5 of our amazing readers the chance to win tickets to this years Philly Auto Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center starting February 8th through February 17th, 2020. Enter to win below… and may the […]

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The Wood Brothers

“As I hold my little boy’s hand feel him growing’ up so fast and my father holds on to mine feel him shaken’ hands with time It’s a little bit sweet It’s a little bit bitter “Little Bit Sweet,” The Wood Brothers [ Article by Andy Blackman Hurwitz ] [ Photography by Jen Strogatz ] […]

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