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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 -
News in BrewerytownRepresentative Bullock Appointed to Five Committees in Harrisburg
Donna Bullock was officially sworn into Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives for the 195th District and appointed to work on five committees on January 3rd. Bullock will be returning…
Grace Shallow | 02/02/2017 -
Politics in Brewerytown
Donna Bullock Sworn Into PA State House
A Temple alumnae has recently started her first full term as a state legislator. Donna Bullock, who was first elected in a special election in 2015 to serve…
Steve Bohnel | 01/12/2017 -
Community in BrewerytownLETTER TO THE EDITOR: “Uptown Locomotive” or “The Face of Gentrification”
Expression is often reflective of one’s perspective. When artists create, their objective is always to capture their audience. The audience is identifiable throughout the portrayal of the artist’s expression. What…
Naqiyb Lee | 12/19/2016 -
Sports in BrewerytownLedendary Boxers Stop by Athletic Recreation Center To Support REBUILD Initiative
On Monday, December 5th, two legendary boxers stopped by Athletic Recreation Center (1400 N. 26th Street) to support young Philly pugilists and a new city program. “Golden Boy” Oscar…
Bob Stewart | 12/07/2016 -
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 -
Community in BrewerytownDonna Bullock to host ‘BrewFair,’ Celebrating Girard Avenue Commercial Corridor
In celebration of the contributions of the Girard Avenue Commercial Corridor and its surrounding neighborhoods, Brewerytown and Fairmount, state Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Phila., will host BrewFair from noon to…
Spirit Staff | 10/19/2016 -
News in BrewerytownPenn Garden Development News: The Fairmount @ Brewerytown
Brewerytown used to be a largely industrial area of the city. It has, however, undergone a complete transformation over the course of the last several decades and is now…
Thomas Beck | 10/12/2016 -
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 -
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