By Michael Hanisco
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Features in Fishtown“To the Professor!” Fishtown Beer Runners Host Inaugural Beer Runners Summit
“To the professor!” It has been the iconic three-word toast and rallying cry for the Fishtown Beer Runners for nearly a decade. The quirky running group ends each of their…
Michael Hanisco | 05/02/2017 -
Food in BridesburgBridesburg 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 -
Food in Port RichmondBonk’s Bar: What’s Old is New Again at This Port Richmond Crab Shack
Bonk’s Bar was a Port Richmond institution for decades. The bar and crab shack on the corner of Richmond and Tioga Streets was run by the Bonk family and…
Michael Hanisco | 04/27/2017 -
Community in Northern LibertiesBrotherly Love: NoLibs Neighbor Gives a Man and His Dog a Second Chance
Sekou greets me at the front door of a modest row home on Cantrell Street in South Philadelphia. He’s dressed in gray sweats and red du-rag. He looks tired, but…
Michael Hanisco | 03/29/2017 -
Features in FishtownHealthy Meals In A Snap
Getting in shape and eating healthy are likely high on the list of New Year’s resolutions for residents throughout the Riverwards. However, preparing healthy meals day in and day…
Michael Hanisco | 01/04/2017 -
Features in FishtownRemembering Sean Murphy: Mural, Youth Tournament Honor the Memory of Fishtown’s Ace
On the first weekend of October, hundreds of people turned out to Shissler Field, despite damp and dreary conditions, to commemorate Fishtown’s Ace Sean Murphy. The field played host…
Michael Hanisco | 10/12/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesFriends of the Doughboy Near Fundraising Goal For Restoration of NoLibs Statue
Thanks to tireless efforts from local residents, careful coordination by the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA), and generous contributions from the public, the bronze Doughboy memorial at 2nd and…
Michael Hanisco | 09/29/2016 -
A&E in BrewerytownInside Out: Brewerytown Exhibition Brings Art to Unexpected Places
Have you been walking by a masterpiece on your morning commute or evening stroll? It’s possible for residents of Brewerytown, thanks to an outdoor pop-up exhibition from the Philadelphia…
Michael Hanisco | 09/28/2016 -
CommunityThe Pink Elephant: 5K Takes Aim at the Riverwards’ Drug Epidemic
Reenie Dugan wants to talk about the elephant in the room, the pink elephant more specifically. It has to be addressed. Ignoring it will not make it go away.…
Michael Hanisco | 09/14/2016 -
Features in FishtownFishbox 2.0: Fishtown Start-Up Delivers a Solution to a Familiar Problem
Last year we introduced you to Napoleon Suarez, a Fishtown entrepreneur with a plan to solve a familiar problem for 9-to-5 workers in the Riverwards: the frustrating experience of…
Michael Hanisco | 08/25/2016 -
Community in KensingtonNorris Square Neighborhood Project Hosts Youth Art Showcase Centered on Homelessness
The Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) recently hosted a youth art showcase, titled "With + Without Youth" in Kensington’s Las Parcelas Garden. The showcase, which featured silkscreen artwork, homemade…
Michael Hanisco | 08/25/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesPhiladelphia Orchestra Performs Free Chamber Concert at Schmidt’s Commons
On Sunday, July 24, the Philadelphia Orchestra hosted a free outdoor chamber concert at Schmidt’s Commons (formerly the Piazza at Schmidt’s). During the two-hour concert, musicians from the orchestra…
Michael Hanisco | 08/03/2016