By Steve Bohnel
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Real EstateTaking Another Look at the Fishtown Flag Lot
The flag lot at 1323R E. Montgomery Ave. has captured the attention of dozens of individuals on the block, and the story concerning possible development on it has taken several…
Steve Bohnel | 06/08/2017 -
CommunityTROUBLE INTERSECTIONS: A Meeting of Bad Driving and Increasing Poulation
During the past few months, Spirit News has closely examined issues involving streets in the Riverwards. In this installment, we look at some of the problem intersections throughout our…
Steve Bohnel | 06/07/2017 -
A&E in BrewerytownNew Mural Pays Homage to Brewerytown’s History and Revitalization
In its heyday, Brewerytown was the home of dozens of breweries, and stood as a major symbol of modern industrialism in Philadelphia. Now, near 31st and Master streets, artist Phillip…
Steve Bohnel | 06/06/2017 -
Community in Harrowgate24th District Officers Awarded in Annual Banquet
The 24th Police District Advisory Council honored its district’s best officers and community members during the past calendar year in a banquet at Romano’s Catering in Juniata Park Wednesday…
Steve Bohnel | 06/01/2017 -
CommunityAre We In Jersey? Possible Roundabout Coming to Busy Riverwards Intersection
The intersection of Frankford and Trenton avenues and York Street is typically busy, as hundreds of cars merge daily into what Spirit News defines as the meeting point of…
Steve Bohnel | 05/25/2017 -
CommunitySt. Anne’s Senior Center to Cut Staff and Hours
A senior center that has served the Olde Richmond and surrounding communities since the late 1970s will be laying off four employees and reducing both its hours of operation…
Steve Bohnel | 05/25/2017 -
A&ESpring Garden Street Bridge Mural Dedicated Near Art Museum
Vibrant, colorful tulips stretch across 94 five-by-ten foot aluminum panels on the Spring Garden Street Bridge, filling up more than 6,000 square feet. [caption id="attachment_15569" align="alignnone" width="900"] /Patrick Clark[/caption] It’s…
Steve Bohnel | 05/23/2017 -
Education in Port RichmondStudents, Parents Make Case for Memphis Street Academy
They came off a school bus on North Broad Street, donning bright orange shirts with “Proud Supporter of Memphis Street Academy” written across the front. These parents and community members,…
Steve Bohnel | 05/19/2017 -
FeaturesDoubling Down on York Street’s Back-In Angle Parking Issues
A couple weeks ago, Spirit News reported about street issues in Fishtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. One of those issues was back-angle parking on York Street to the immediate…
Steve Bohnel | 05/18/2017 -
Real Estate in FishtownL&M Real Estate Development Appealing ZBA Decision on 1323R E. Montgomery
In late March, more than a dozen people who live on the 1300 block of E. Montgomery Ave. attended a Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing to protest the granting…
Steve Bohnel | 05/18/2017 -
PoliticsTariq El-Shabazz: Can Seth Williams’ Right-Hand Man Distance Himself From Past Administration?
As Seth Williams leaves the District Attorney’s office amid federal charges, Tariq El-Shabazz, a former first assistant to Williams, wants Philadelphia voters to know his experience and work in the…
Steve Bohnel | 05/09/2017 -
FoodSippin’ in the Sun: What are Best Places to Enjoy a Drink Outside in the Neighborhood?
With the weather heating up, bars, taverns and pubs have been cleaning out their outdoor spaces and preparing them for customers who want to enjoy warm weather while enjoying a…
Steve Bohnel | 04/28/2017