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News in FishtownMutual Burial Grounds of Kensington Saga Comes to An End Without Historic Designation
The heated debate over a phantom cemetery at Frankford and Berks has finally come to a close. On July 8th, the Philadelphia Historical Commission (PHC) ruled that ground under…
John Henry Scott | 07/27/2016 -
A&E in FishtownPatriotism and Pride: Drag Bingo at Fishtown’s Quirkiest Church
Last Saturday's bingo night at the Church of the Atonement (1542 E. Montgomery Ave.) was not typical church social/bingo night. [caption id="attachment_10526" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Church of the Atonement Entrance…
Megan Matuzak | 07/27/2016 -
Features in FishtownInphused Philly: Local Instagram Account Hosts Low Key Marijuana-Infused Food Parties For Select Followers
Philadelphia exists in a state of limbo regarding the status of the consumption of cannabis. The switch from stiff punishments for small amounts of marijuana to a $25 fine for…
spiritadmin | 07/23/2016 -
News in FishtownAwesometown Housing Development in Fishtown Receives Platinum LEED Certification
Awesometown, the newest mixed-income housing project by developer Postgreen Homes, is now officially LEED Platinum Version 4 certified. The collaboration between Postgreen and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation…
Patrick Clark | 07/20/2016 -
Features in FishtownRESTAURANT REVIEW: Medusa Pizzeria, Sicilian-Style Pies on York St.
According to a recent NY Daily News article, a poll conducted by CiCi’s Pizza states that "the average American will eat at least 6,000 slices of pizza in their lifetime."…
Michael Antonio Castaneda | 07/20/2016 -
A&E in FishtownA Comedy Club Walks into Fishtown… Punch Line Philly Celebrates Grand Opening
Punch Line Philly, the city’s newest comedy club, located adjacent to the Fillmore Philadelphia, hosted its grand opening on Friday, July 8. After a successful soft opening the week prior,…
Michael Hanisco | 07/14/2016 -
Lifestyle in FishtownUS Cyclocross, Jeremy Powers, Champion Will Answer Questions From Fans at Transport Cycles
Current U.S. Cyclocross champion, Jeremy Powers, will answer questions from fans at Firth and Wilson Transport Cycles on Friday, July 8. The event, at 1105 Frankford Ave, costs $10 and…
Shane English | 07/06/2016 -
Food in FishtownRiverwards Produce Open House This Friday (And There Will be Cocktails!)
Riverwards Produce is set to open their storefront at 1822 Tulip Street with an open house featuring craft cocktails made with locally sourced produce and liquor, on July 8, from…
Shane English | 07/06/2016 -
Features in FishtownWhat Is That?! Ampere Electric Building, 2200 E. Norris Street
If you’ve walked by the corner of Norris and Sepviva and wondered, “What the heck is a Sepviva?” you are not alone. You may have also wondered about that…
Bob Stewart | 06/29/2016 -
Features in Fishtown
Mutual Burial Ground of Kensington: Update on Recent Historic Designation Meeting
Last month, Spirit News ran an article about a 19th-century cemetery known as the Mutual Burial Ground of Kensington. In addition to providing an in-depth look at the history…
John Henry Scott | 06/29/2016 -
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 -
Features in Fishtown26th District Immortalizes the Memory of Officer Michelle Winkis With New Planter
On Thursday, June 16, the Philadelphia Police Department's 26th District honored former colleague Michelle Winkis, who died suddenly after a brain aneurysm on September 7, 2013. Family members, friends…
Thomas Beck | 06/22/2016