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Sports in Bridesburg
Philadelphia Freedoms Pop-Up Tennis Tour Holds Clinic With Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club
On May 25th, the Philadelphia Freedoms Pop-Up Tennis Tour presented by UnitedHealthcare, in partnership with the Down the Line and Beyond Foundation, held its first clinic of the summer…
Spirit Staff | 06/01/2017 -
Food in Bridesburg
Bridesburg Bottle Shop Brings Craft Beer to the ‘Burg
Chad Weizer noticed something missing from the Bridesburg bar scene. The northernmost Riverwards neighborhood is decidedly old school when it comes to nightlife. The tight-knit community is dotted with…
Michael Hanisco | 04/28/2017 -
Community in Bridesburg
Being Black in Bridesburg
The death threat written in ketchup on her concrete steps confused four-year-old Jazmen Merritt. “I just remember thinking, ‘That’s not what ketchup’s for,’” Merritt, now 24, recalled recently. More death…
Andrew Mark Corkery and Bob Stewart | 11/30/2016 -
Features in Bridesburg
Joe Hohenstein Q&A: A New Candidate is Stepping Up to Challenge for the the 177th Legislative District
Joe Hohenstein is a neighborhood guy. He went to Masterman and graduated from Frankford High in 1985. He’s lived in Frankford for 40 years, has raised a family and…
Ptah Gabrie | 11/03/2016 -
Features in Bridesburg
Q&A With John Taylor, Incumbent Candidate for for Pa. State Rep of the 177th District
State Representative John Taylor (R) has served the 177th District for 32 years and in a city like Philadelphia, a seat held by a Republican says something about being…
Ptah Gabrie | 11/03/2016 -
News in Bridesburg
Community Updates From Rep. John Taylor, PA State Rep From the 177th District
Make Sure Your Drinking Water is Safe By Michael Klusek With the recent situation in Flint, Michigan, many are concerned about water purity. John Taylor, PA Representative for…
Spirit Staff | 09/21/2016 -
Features in Bridesburg
Bridesburg Intersection to be Closed Starting Feb. 22
According to a press release by PennDOT, the intersection of Juniata and Almond Streets in Bridesburg will be closed starting Monday, February 22. It will be closed for the installation of…
Grace Shallow | 02/12/2016 -
Education in Bridesburg
Former Principal of Franklin Towne Charter Files Lawsuit Against the School
According to Philly.com, Todd A. Dupell, the former principal of Franklin Towne Charter School in Bridesburg, is filing a lawsuit for wrongful termination after having leaked information to the board…
Thomas Beck | 02/11/2016 -
News in Bridesburg
Amtrak Window Damage: Projectile Thought To Be Rock
According to 6ABC, an Amtrak train was struck by some object while traveling through the Riverwards. Investigators are now saying that the object in question was, more likely than not,…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/02/2016 -
Crime in Bridesburg
2nd Bridesburg Suspect Arrested in Propane Tank Theft
According to Philly.com last month in the Northeast there were a series of propane tank thefts. Now, a second man has been arrested in relation to those crimes. [caption id="attachment_6607"…
Thomas Weir | 01/07/2016 -
Education in Bridesburg
Buses are Unreliable for Students in The Riverwards
For a lot of parents, getting their child to school on time is a top priority. Many rely on the district-run bus services to accomplish this task. However, those services…
Thomas Weir | 01/06/2016 -
Crime in Bridesburg
Suspect Still Loose After Home Invasion and Sexual Attack in Bridesburg
Action News reports that a home invasion and sexual assault took place at a Bridesburg home on Monday close to 10PM on the 2100 block of Granite Street. The victim…
Thomas Weir | 01/05/2016