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Features in FishtownWeekend Show Preview: Cherry @ Kung Fu Necktie this Sunday
A not to be missed and much anticipated album release show comes to Fishtown at Kung Fu Necktie, Sunday April 3rd. Philadelphia-native Russell Edler’s latest project, Cherry, is quickly gaining…
Justin Helm and Jen Painter | 04/01/2016 -
Features in FishtownThe Igloo’s Grand Opening in Fishtown Postponed
Sorry for the delay, folks. The grand opening of The Igloo, a dessert shop located in Fishtown at 1514 Frankford Avenue, has been postponed until later this month, the date…
Thomas Beck | 04/01/2016 -
A&E in FishtownSpring Crafts Fair: Arts and Crafts In Bloom at St. Anne’s Senior Center Spring Craft Fair
“I want to be famous one day,” Barbara Morehead, a Fishtown resident and member of St. Anne’s Senior Community Center (2607 E. Cumberland St.), said. “I love art… I really…
Grace Shallow | 03/31/2016 -
Community in FishtownFNA Beautification Committee Shows Spring Cleaning Is In Bloom, New Art Installation and Festival Coming in April
On March 19, members of the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) and local residents gathered at Frankford Avenue and Girard Avenue in the heart of Fishtown to do some spring cleaning.…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/29/2016 -
News in FishtownFour Historic Designations Pending in Fishtown
According to PlanPhilly, four properties on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown have been nominated to receive historic designation. Three of the four properties, located at 1105 - 1127 Frankford Avenue, have…
Thomas Beck | 03/25/2016 -
Features in FishtownEast Montgomery Ave M.E. Church Sold to Buyer, Church Structure to Remain Intact
Through the efforts of a neighborhood organization, the East Montgomery Ave. Methodist Episcopal Church has been saved from a proposed demolition. On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Neighborhood Preservation Alliance (NPA)…
John Henry Scott | 03/23/2016 -
Community in FishtownPHOTOS: Friends of Penn Treaty Park Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, March 19, The Friends of Penn Treaty hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Sponsored by Johnny’s Hots and the Penn Treaty SSD, the event was free to all…
Roman Blazic | 03/23/2016 -
Features in FishtownBREAKING: Partial Building Collapse on Earl Street (UPDATED)
Photos by Thomas Weir Around 5:30 on Tuesday afternoon, the rear portion of the south facing wall at 1131 Earl St. collapsed, spilling debris into the the adjacent lot where…
Matthew Albasi | 03/22/2016 -
A&E in FishtownRegister For PSPCA Fishtown’s DIY Craft Night for Pets
As part of the Fishtown Speakers Series, the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) will be hosting DIY Craft Night for Pets on Tuesday, March 22 at 7PM. The event will be held…
Thomas Beck | 03/18/2016 -
Community in FishtownFixer Fair: Philly Fixers Guild Teaches the Neighborhood to Tap Into its Maker Roots
One of the greatest factors of American society is convenience. Unfortunately, our quest for the best deal or the right item at the perfect time has left little room for…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/18/2016 -
Features in FishtownLet Them Drink Wine: Long-Awaited Casual Wine Café Opens on Frankford Ave.
Fishtown’s restaurant scene continues to surge as one of the neighborhood’s newest additions opened its doors to the public on Thursday, March 10th. Fishtown Social, a casual and cozy wine…
Lindsey Miller | 03/16/2016 -
Community in FishtownSpirit Upcycling Art Competition a Success
On First Friday, March 4th, Spirit News hosted an Upcycled Art Competition at the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym where we challenged local artists to take old issues of our weekly newspaper…
Spirit Staff | 03/09/2016