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Community in Fishtown
Could Proposed PWD Project Disturb the Dead? Neighbors of Palmer Burial Grounds Think So
Are there dead bodies under the sidewalk along the Palmer Street side of the Palmer Burial Grounds? That is the million dollar question that no one is sure of. When…
Ptah Gabrie | 06/29/2017 -
Local Business in Fishtown
Printing Business Celebrates Two Decades In Fishtown
Devilfish Ink, a graphic arts and printing business so named after the octopus, with which it shares the ability to spray dye, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in the Fishtown…
Max Weinstein | 06/23/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
New Playground Officially Opens at Penn Treaty Park
Penn Treaty Park’s new ADA accessible playground is complete, with a sparkling complement of slides, swings, and tunnels. The renovations are thanks to a coalition of the Riverwards community, particularly…
Max Weinstein | 06/21/2017 -
Photos in Fishtown
PHOTOS: 8th Annual Fishtown Softball Classic
Fishtowners gathered at Hetzell Playground to play in the Fistown Softball Classic AKA The Old Timer’s game. Fishtown ball players of yesteryear gathered on the diamond to rekindle the competitive…
Roman Blazic | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
PHOTOS: Palmer Cemetery Flag Retirement Ceremony
Last weekend, American Legion Elm Tree Post #88 retired American flags at Palmer Cemetery. The Sergeant-at-Arms leads the Honor Guard, which also includes the Jr. Vice Commander and the Sr.…
Roman Blazic | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
PHOTOS: Fishtown FestivAle 2017
Part of Philadelphia Beer Week, FestivAle took over Frankford Ave. from Girard to Master Street from noon into the night. Food and beer was served, carnival games were played, and…
Max Pulcini | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
Friends and Flea Markets: Friends of Penn Treaty School Hold Flea Market & Craft Sale
Friends of Penn Treaty School held its 2nd Annual Flea Market and Craft Sale on Saturday, June 2 along the outside of Penn Treaty School (600 E. Thompson St.).…
Shealyn Kilroy | 06/07/2017 -
Profiles in Fishtown
Fishtown Local Goes From Near-Felon to Valedictorian
Michael Flanagan had worked a string of low-paying jobs, hamstrung by the fact that he never graduated high school. He was taking care of a newborn daughter. And he…
Max Weinstein | 06/01/2017 -
A&E in Fishtown
Tap Into Local Fun at Philly Beer Week
Beer-drinking opportunities abound in the Riverwards in the coming days. Philly Beer Week, the nation’s largest and oldest celebration of all things beer, gets underway June 1, with…
Jen Colletta | 05/31/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
Elm Tree Post #88 Continues Memorial Day Tradition
For the 98th consecutive year, the Elm Tree Post #88 held Memorial Day services at Palmer Cemetery. Following 8AM mass at Holy Name Church, the annual ceremony began…
Roman Blazic | 05/31/2017 -
Education in Fishtown
Thanks to 12+ Program, Penn Treaty School Seniors Set to Graduate With Perspective and Future Plans
Many students in the Philadelphia School District don’t go to college, let alone graduate high school. Only 65 percent of students who began high school in 2008 and 2009…
Shealyn Kilroy | 05/25/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
Lutheran Settlement House Honors Leaders at Annual Women of Courage Awards
On May 10th, the Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) awarded Yasmine Mustafa of ROAR for Good with the Women of Courage Visionary Leadership Award, and Carole Alexy of the Pennsylvania…
Spirit Staff | 05/22/2017