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Real Estate in FishtownL&M Real Estate Development Appealing ZBA Decision on 1323R E. Montgomery
In late March, more than a dozen people who live on the 1300 block of E. Montgomery Ave. attended a Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing to protest the granting…
Steve Bohnel | 05/18/2017 -
Community in FishtownPolice District Advisory Council Celebrates Local Cops, Raises Funds for 26th District
The goal of every police force in every American city is to find a balance between maintaining the safety of the public and engaging the community in a positive manner,…
Ptah Gabrie | 05/09/2017 -
News in Fishtown6th Annual St. Laurentius Fishtown 5K
About 200 runners and walkers took part in the the 6th Annual St. Laurentius Fishtown 5K Winners were Joe Pickett for the Men and Julia Thomson for the women. [caption…
Spirit Staff | 05/03/2017 -
Features in Fishtown“To the Professor!” Fishtown Beer Runners Host Inaugural Beer Runners Summit
“To the professor!” It has been the iconic three-word toast and rallying cry for the Fishtown Beer Runners for nearly a decade. The quirky running group ends each of their…
Michael Hanisco | 05/02/2017 -
Features in FishtownFinding the Middle Path: Conscious Convenience Store Stocks Organic Snacks and Mystic Minerals
Less than a mile from Wawa and 7-Eleven, there’s another kind of convenience store tucked away on Frankford Avenue. Since February 2016, Middle Path (2415 Frankford Ave.) has been serving…
Shealyn Kilroy | 05/02/2017 -
A&E in FishtownDecibel Magazine Hosts Beer and Metal Festival at the Fillmore
Upon entering Decibel Magazine’s much-anticipated Beer and Metal Fest at the Fillmore, it took me at least 20 minutes to adjust to the venue, as I had never before seen…
Sean Barrett | 05/02/2017 -
Photos in FishtownElwood BYOB: New Restaurant to Open on Frankford Ave. Later This Year
In July 2016, Fishtown resident and chef Adam Diltz announced his intent to debut a restaurant of his own, Elwood, at 1007 Frankford Avenue across from the Fillmore. …
Amy Strauss | 04/28/2017 -
A&E in FishtownPunch Line Philly to Host a Night of Comedy in Support of ArtWell
On Sunday, May 7th, Punch Line Philly (33 East Laurel Street) will be hosting a comedy event in support of ArtWell, an educational organization that guides Philadelphia’s youth by promoting…
Thomas Beck | 04/27/2017 -
Features in FishtownMad Rex and Urban EEL Corporate Filings Raise Interesting Questions About Upcoming Concept Restaurants
Back in January, Spirit News spoke to Michael Johnigean, the Florida-based businessman behind two new entertainment restaurants coming to Fishtown: Mad Rex and Urban EEL. [caption id="attachment_15150" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Outside…
Shealyn Kilroy | 04/26/2017 -
Community in FishtownWhat’s Up With These Local Streets? Examining Parking, Street Issues in Developing Neighborhoods
Up and down East York Street, stretching from Aramingo Avenue to Memphis Street, dozens of parked cars face the sidewalk. This appears like a normal row of parked vehicles, until…
Steve Bohnel | 04/19/2017 -
Community in FishtownPreliminary Design Concept for Rec Center Renovation Revealed
The preliminary design concept for the much anticipated outdoor renovations of the Fishtown Recreation Center has finally been revealed. On Tuesday, April 11, members and friends of the community gathered…
Emily Brooks | 04/19/2017 -
Features in FishtownWhen it Comes to Construction Woes, When’s it Time to Lawyer Up?
Hyperlocal journalism requires a boots-on-the-ground commitment to understand what’s really happening in the ‘hood. At the end of last October, we found ourselves on one of those foot-to-pavement excursions…
Ptah Gabrie | 04/13/2017