By Jeff Kilpatrick
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Community in FishtownCaring for Two Decades: Pat Cain’s We Care Soccer Camp Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
This summer, We Care Soccer Camp celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Started in 1994, the camp was conceived and is still run by Fishtown coach Pat Cain. Most summers, We Care…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 08/20/2014 -
Community in Port RichmondThe Michael Strange Memorial Mural Unveiled in Port Richmond
Many people know Michael Strange’s story. People from all over the world know Michael as a Navy Cryptologist who served with the prestigious and elite SEAL Team 6. They know…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 06/11/2014 -
Education in Port Richmond
Call To Action: Local Charter School Students Need Your Help
For the better part of the past two years, I have been a teacher at Memphis Street Academy Charter School (formerly John Paul Jones Middle School) in Port Richmond. Memphis…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 05/14/2014 -
Features in Fishtown
A Healthy Respect for the Law
“I found if you just sometimes listen to people and try and help, you can make a difference. You can also gain a lot of trust - and that's what I did,” stated Police…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 01/30/2013 -
Community in FishtownActual Value Initiative: Homeowners Be Prepared and Ask Questions
I am sure at this point you have heard about the city’s Actual Value Initiative (AVI), especially if you are a property owner in Philadelphia. These past few months, I have…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 06/27/2012 -
Community in KensingtonThe Trail is Illuminated!
Light Columns Unveiled at Columbia & Girard as a Beacon for Penn Treaty Park If you have driven down Girard Avenue over the past couple weeks, you may have noticed…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 06/27/2012 -
Local Business in FishtownSpotlight On Business: Patricia Dugan
A Riverward Resident/Attorney Serving Her Neighbors Patricia Dugan (or “Tish” as her friends know her) is “Riverwards” through and through. Her grandparents immigrated directly from Ireland and Poland to the…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 06/20/2012 -
Family in FishtownYes! And…Camp!
Summer Theatre Camp Once Again Offers Alternative Summer Fun at Atonement Once again, this summer Atonement Lutheran Church will host a summer Theatre Camp for children in Fishtown and surrounding…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 06/20/2012 -
Community in FishtownThe Boy Who Loved Trees
A Perfect Testament to Paul Malvey “And the boy loved the tree...very much. And the tree was happy.” – Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree This week marked the six-month anniversary…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 05/09/2012 -
Profiles in Fishtown
Basketball in His Blood
Dennis Hill is Honored by Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame For twenty-four years, Fishtowner Dennis Hill worked for the Philadelphia Police Department. For seven years after that, he was the…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 05/09/2012 -
Community in FishtownOne School’s Momentum
The First Annual St. LauRUNtius 5K Race Kicks Off A Series Of Support Initiatives With the ups and downs St. Laurentius has had this year, it is an understatement to…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/25/2012 -
Community in Port RichmondThe Ladies of Port Richmond Need Your Sneakers
Mary Louise Leuters has been living in Port Richmond with her husband Jerry for over 40 years. She spends most of her time and energy on her Presidential duties for…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/25/2012