By Matthew Brannon
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Sports in FishtownBilly Shank Sets a Winning Tradition
As the seconds ticked down on Friday night’s Pennsylvania AAA State Basketball Championship in State College, so ended another epic run by the Neumann-Goretti Saints and Fishtowner Billy Shank. Winning…
Matthew Brannon | 03/28/2012 -
A&EThe Spirit in the Studio: Part Three of Our Series Following Competitive Eater and River Ward Local, “Damaging” Doug Canavin
With Wing Bowl’s Friday date looming larger in the horizon, one final qualifying push stood between Damaging Doug and a return to the bright lights of the Wells Fargo Center.…
Matthew Brannon | 02/01/2012 -
A&EWing-Eating Competition: Preparing for the Main Event
As a follow up to last week's spotlight on local competitive eater “Damaging” Doug Canavin, The Spirit continued to follow the ten-time Wing Bowl contestant as he approaches this year's…
Matthew Brannon | 01/25/2012 -
A&EPrize So Appealing – Doug and the Wing Bowl
The last time we saw “Damaging” Doug Canavin was just days after last year’s Wing Bowl, and the big man was nursing a bruised ego following a disappointing early exit from…
Matthew Brannon | 01/18/2012 -
Features in Fishtown
Growing Up: SugarHouse Announces Major Expansion
On the eve of its “Year Won” anniversary celebration, SugarHouse casino officially announced a major expansion to their Delaware Avenue facility. The proposal would add space to its gaming floor,…
Matthew Brannon | 09/28/2011