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A&E in BrewerytownNew Mural Pays Homage to Brewerytown’s History and Revitalization
In its heyday, Brewerytown was the home of dozens of breweries, and stood as a major symbol of modern industrialism in Philadelphia. Now, near 31st and Master streets, artist Phillip…
Steve Bohnel | 06/06/2017 -
Community in BrewerytownStreetscape Celebration Crowns West Girard’s Economic Boom
On Saturday May 20th, West Girard Avenue will celebrate its recent streetscape improvements with free tote bags, a sidewalk sale courtesy of local businesses, and a dedication ceremony at noon.…
Max Weinstein | 05/19/2017 -
Features in BrewerytownNew Pies, Old Vibes: Pizza Dads Opens Up on Girard Ave.
When Spirit News wrote about Pizza Dads initially, we cracked a joke regarding brains and dads, saying that the two do not always coincide. However, after visiting Pizza Dads, it…
Shealyn Kilroy | 04/25/2017 -
Features in BrewerytownBrewerytown’s Era Offers Traditional Ethiopian Cuisine, Community Vibes
Walk into Era at the northeast corner of Poplar and 27th Streets in Brewerytown and your first impression might be that it is a classic neighborhood corner bar. There is…
Sean Kearney | 04/25/2017 -
A&E in BrewerytownBrewerytown Social Introduces New Literature-Reading Series
The idea for the Sundrunk, a Brewerytown-based poetry and fiction reading series, came to Maryan Captan in the way poetry does — out of the blue. “It was on the…
Sean Kearney | 04/20/2017 -
Features in BrewerytownOtto’s Taproom: A Look Inside Brewerytown’s Newest Watering Hole
Brewerytown is welcoming a new bar to the West Girard corridor with the opening of Otto’s Taproom and Grille at the corner of 29th and Flora Streets, one block north…
Kyle Noone | 03/15/2017 -
Features in BrewerytownYouthquake: The Monkey and the Elephant hosts night featuring Philadelphia’s young poets
On the third Thursday of every month, young poets between the ages of 13 and 23 are welcomed to The Monkey and the Elephant Café (2831 W Girard Avenue) for…
Sean Kearney | 02/22/2017 -
A&E in BrewerytownBrewerytown Pop Artist, Richard Pastor, Explains What Makes Him Tick
Much like our own city, the art of Richard Pastor contrasts grittier, lowbrow qualities against highbrow, classical iconography. “There’s also physical elements in the paintings,” Pastor, 32, said…
Genevieve Kotz | 02/08/2017 -
Education in BrewerytownNorth Philly’s Community Partnership School Participates in #GivingTuesday, Reaches Fundraising Goal
Community Partnership School (CPS) will be participating in #GivingTuesday, an annual international fundraising campaign that serves as a philanthropic response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.…
Ruthann Alexander | 11/30/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownBrewFair 2016: Neighborhood Celebration Pops Up on West Girard During Love Your Avenue Week
Despite less than ideal weather, dozens of local residents and vendors came out for Saturday’s third-annual BrewFair at 27th Street and West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown. Hosted by State…
Ruthann Alexander | 10/26/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownWho are the “Leins” of The Monkey & The Elephant Stained Glass Fame?
The Monkey & The Elephant has been gaining a lot of recognition since opening in February of last year. For those who have not read Joe Palinsky’s January 14th…
Spencer Homan | 10/12/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownSERIALIZED FICTION: “When We All Went Away” Pt. 3
This is a work of serialized fiction by local author Michael Ferrence. Follow these links for Part 1 and Part 2. After we finished school, rather than getting day…
Michael Ferrence | 09/28/2016