By Thomas Weir
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A&E in FishtownPHOTOS: Jonny Lang Live at SugarHouse
Singer/songwriter Jonny Lang packed the new event center at Sugarhouse Casino on Friday, June 24th, bringing his tasteful take on modern blues, rock and soul to an enthusiastic and receptive…
Thomas Weir | 06/27/2016 -
FeaturesPhilly Foodworks: How Local Biz Backs Community Support Agriculture in the Riverwards
What do a bowling alley, rec center, homebrew supplies store, tea room, ice cream shop, juice bar, and art supplies store all have in common? Each location offers a selection…
Thomas Weir | 05/06/2016 -
Features in Temple UniversityPHOTOS: Bernie Sanders Rally in Philadelphia
Bernie Sanders, a Senator from Vermont and one of the Democratic presidential candidates, spoke to more than 11,000 supporters on Wednesday, April 6th at the Liacouras Center on Temple Univeristy's campus.…
Thomas Weir | 04/11/2016 -
Features in North CentralPHOTOS: Norman Blumberg Apartments Implosion
On Saturday, March 19, shortly after 7:15AM the Norman Blumberg Apartments in Sharswood imploded. Spirit News captured the controlled demolition with a series of photos. For more information on the…
Thomas Weir | 03/19/2016 -
Features in KensingtonPhilly Wisper: Putting the Web’s Last Mile in the Rearview Mirror
We’re constantly reminded that Philadelphia is “Comcast Country” — its building looms over our city’s landscape and casts its shadow far and wide. The company’s web services reach even further,…
Thomas Weir | 03/16/2016 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie—March 9
Last week started with us getting a “whopping” 1 inch of snow in Philadelphia! The week ended with full-on springtime weather as temperatures soared through the 70s. Such is the…
Thomas Weir | 03/11/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownFaces of Penn’s Garden: Max Ochester, Brewerytown Beats
Max Ochester is the owner of Brewerytown Beats — a local record store that has been open at 2710 W. Girard Ave. for nine months. Ochester’s business used to be…
Thomas Weir | 03/07/2016 -
A&E in FishtownPFCU, KCAPA Hosts Paint Day For New Neighborhood Mural
In 2015, Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU), with the help of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, commissioned a mural in the East Kensington-Fishtown neighborhood. Following a selection process,…
Thomas Weir | 02/17/2016 -
Features in FishtownGovernor Wolf Visits Fishtown Students at Penn Treaty School
The Penn Treaty School in Fishtown was the site of a gubernatorial visit on Friday, February 12. Governor Wolf chose to visit the school to show his commitment to education…
Thomas Weir | 02/12/2016 -
A&EOPEN CALL: Visual Artists Wanted for Our Upcycle Throwdown
What do you see when you look at a stack of old newspapers? Is it a pile of trash, or a piece of art waiting to be made? We want…
Thomas Weir | 01/28/2016 -
Features in Cecil B. MooreNorth Barbell: Masters of Movement
Walking along the 1000 block of West Dauphin street, a few blocks north of Temple’s campus, there is a nondescript set of three row homes lined with red bricks. The…
Thomas Weir | 01/28/2016 -
Community in Northern LibertiesPHOTOS: 2nd Annual Riverward’s Snow War a Snowy Success
More than 30 Riverward residents made the trek to Liberty Lands (926 N American St.) on Saturday, January 23rd to participate in the 2nd Annual Riverwards Snow War, a family-friendly…
Thomas Weir | 01/25/2016