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A&E in Brewerytown
New 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 -
Profiles in Brewerytown
Wade Hinnant and George Hill Inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame
On Sunday, March 21 the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame inducted 15 new members, including two fighters with North Philly roots. The ceremony was held at Romano’s Catering in Juniata…
Tim McCloskey | 05/25/2017 -
Community in Brewerytown
Bullock, Fairmount CDC Celebrate Developments on West Girard Avenue
The Fairmount Community Development Corporation (CDC) celebrated the enhancements made along West Girard Avenue on Saturday, May 20th. Spirit News recently spoke to Kevin Moran, Executive Director of the Fairmount…
Shealyn Kilroy | 05/22/2017 -
Community in Brewerytown
Streetscape Celebration Crowns West Girard’s Economic Boom
On Saturday May 20th, West Girard Avenue will celebrate its recent streetscape improvements with free tote bags, a sidewalk sale courtesy of local businesses, and a dedication ceremony at noon.…
Max Weinstein | 05/19/2017 -
Features in Brewerytown
New Pies, Old Vibes: Pizza Dads Opens Up on Girard Ave.
When Spirit News wrote about Pizza Dads initially, we cracked a joke regarding brains and dads, saying that the two do not always coincide. However, after visiting Pizza Dads, it…
Shealyn Kilroy | 04/25/2017 -
Features in Brewerytown
Brewerytown’s Era Offers Traditional Ethiopian Cuisine, Community Vibes
Walk into Era at the northeast corner of Poplar and 27th Streets in Brewerytown and your first impression might be that it is a classic neighborhood corner bar. There is…
Sean Kearney | 04/25/2017 -
A&E in Brewerytown
Brewerytown Social Introduces New Literature-Reading Series
The idea for the Sundrunk, a Brewerytown-based poetry and fiction reading series, came to Maryan Captan in the way poetry does — out of the blue. “It was on the…
Sean Kearney | 04/20/2017 -
A&E in Brewerytown
Sound Space Dance Studio Brings Philly Back to Tap Dancing Heyday
West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown has quickly developed into one of the more eclectic corridors in Philadelphia. A short walk down the avenue will take you past a brewery, record…
Sean Kearney | 03/15/2017 -
Features in Brewerytown
Otto’s Taproom: A Look Inside Brewerytown’s Newest Watering Hole
Brewerytown is welcoming a new bar to the West Girard corridor with the opening of Otto’s Taproom and Grille at the corner of 29th and Flora Streets, one block north…
Kyle Noone | 03/15/2017 -
Community in Brewerytown
Play-A-Palooza: Smith Memorial Playground set to hold outdoor playground grand opening party
As spring fever spreads, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse (3500 Reservoir Drive) plans to celebrate Play-A-Palooza, its seasonal playground grand opening party which will take place on Saturday, March 25.…
James Rennie | 03/08/2017 -
Features in Brewerytown
Youthquake: The Monkey and the Elephant hosts night featuring Philadelphia’s young poets
On the third Thursday of every month, young poets between the ages of 13 and 23 are welcomed to The Monkey and the Elephant Café (2831 W Girard Avenue) for…
Sean Kearney | 02/22/2017 -
A&E in Brewerytown
Brewerytown Social: Local Businesses on West Girard do First Friday Differently
First Fridays in Philadelphia have come a long way since they first began in the early 90’s in Old City. The event was created as a way for artists…
Sean Kearney | 02/10/2017