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Features in Fishtown#OurGivingSpirit: FRIENDS OF PALMER CEMETERY MAINTAIN A SYMBOL OF COMMUNITY PRIDE AND INVOLVEMENT
Palmer Cemetery (1410 E. Palmer St.) is riddled with headstones, flowers left by loving family members and history. [caption id="attachment_6187" align="alignnone" width="900"] Palmer Cemetery/Thomas Weir[/caption] The cemetery was trusted to…
Grace Shallow | 12/03/2015 -
News in FishtownI-95 Slip Ramp at Girard Avenue Closing Permanently, More Construction To Come
The Girard Avenue slip-ramp connected to the I-95 northbound on-ramp at the Girard Avenue Interchange will be permanently closing on Thursday, December 3rd, as part of a $211 million project…
Jordyn Cordner | 12/02/2015 -
Fashion in FishtownDressing With Spirit: Primania Comes to Fishtown
If you happened to be passing down York Street on the evening of November 19th, you may have glimpsed an unusual scene outside of the 2424 Studios, the brick building…
Joanna Leigh Simon | 12/02/2015 -
Community in FishtownHow to Give Back Hyperlocal This #GivingTuesday
With Thanksgiving and a long weekend of credit card swiping coming to a close, it is now time to observe a day for giving. That’s right: Today —Tuesday, December 1,…
Whitney Johnson | 12/01/2015 -
Features in FishtownMusic Row: Your Monthly Guide to Local Music
Local Band Review: The Spirit of the Beehive Up until recently you may have heard the swelling soundscape of The Spirit of the Beehive under the Girard El stop. Having…
Justin Helm | 12/01/2015 -
Features in FishtownLutheran Settlement House Celebrates $1.5 Million Renovation Project
Last week, Lutheran Settlement House (1340 Frankford Ave.) held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Community Open House to celebrate what $1.5 million, 10 years of planning and 2 years of…
Whitney Johnson | 11/26/2015 -
Features in FishtownTurkey Brawl For a Ringside Doctor
On Saturday, November 21, the Front Street Gym (2076 E. Clearfield St.) hosted their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Brawl to raise money for young locals who are in need of financial…
Matthew Albasi | 11/26/2015 -
Features in Fishtown#OurGivingSpirit – We Care Soccer Camp
The Fishtown Athletic Club (Fishtown A.C.), located in the Shissler Recreation Center at 1800 Blair St., is a local club that has been around since 1964. It is a sports…
Whitney Johnson | 11/25/2015 -
A&E in FishtownThe Fillmore and Mural Arts Paint Picture of Fishtown’s “Past, Present and Future”
Last Wednesday, November 18th, The Fillmore (29 E Allen St.) partnered with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for the “Past, Present, and Future” unveiling ceremony, which included a…
Thomas Weir | 11/25/2015 -
News in FishtownSugarhouse Casino Expands With Local Businesses
SugarHouse Casino is undergoing a $164 million expansion adding more than 150,000 square feet to its riverfront property. Part of that expansion will include seven new food-and-beverage companies, three of…
Thomas Weir | 11/24/2015 -
Features in FishtownThe Front Street Cafe to Remain Open All Day
Looking for a nice, comfortable place to go to spend some quality time with family and friends? Look no further. The Front Street Cafe at 1253 N. Front Street has…
Thomas Beck | 11/20/2015 -
Features in FishtownSIGN UP: Fishtown Turkey Bowl Draft This Saturday at Starboard Side Tavern, Game on Thanksgiving
The 16th annual Fishtown Turkey Bowl will take place at Hetzel’s Field — located at the corner of Thompson and Columbia Streets — at 11AM on Thanksgiving day. Want to…
Grace Shallow | 11/19/2015