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Food in FishtownThe Igloo is Bringing A New Fro-Yo Location to Fishtown
The Frankford Avenue business coordinator continues to grow as a destination for culinary variety in Fishtown with the arrival of The Igloo — a frozen dessert shop that offers frozen…
Grace Shallow | 11/19/2015 -
Food in FishtownSouth Philly Bar Opening New Location in Fishtown
According to Philly.com, Garage, a renovated auto-shop turned beer and food oasis in South Philly, will open a new location on the corner of Frankford and Girard this spring. The…
Jordyn Cordner | 11/19/2015 -
Features in Fishtown#OurGivingSpirit – Young Artist Helps Grow Artistic Talent in Riverward Seniors
Throughout the entirety of the Giving Season, The Spirit will be profiling local residents, business owners, movers and shakers who give back to neighborhood. Do you know someone who deserves…
Grace Shallow | 11/19/2015 -
Community in FishtownWe Want You: FNA Is Looking For More Resident Involvement, Board of Director Election 11/19
In the Fishtown Rec Center there are murals on the walls that look like they were painted by children: outer space, an ambiguous skyline, a few trees. The multi-purpose room…
John Henry Scott | 11/18/2015 -
Features in FishtownBeards Wanted in Attendance for No-Shave November Fundraiser
The former owners of bar Emmanuelle and PYT Burgers are teaming up for a charity event at the Fillmore on Nov. 19th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Luksusowa Vodka’s…
Thomas Weir | 11/13/2015 -
Features in FishtownFrankford Avenue Transformed By New Construction
Frankford Avenue is about to get a makeover with the anticipated development of four or more new residential and commercial spaces. According to PhillyMag, developing company JDT International is targeting…
Jordyn Cordner | 11/12/2015 -
Features in FishtownIslam in the Riverwards: How One Northern Liberties Man is Leading Philly’s Oldest Mosque
As Abdullah Pocius walks down the street, it’s difficult to pick him out as a religious leader. In his ultra-hip neighborhood, he blends with the crowd. "If I walk down…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 11/12/2015 -
Crime in FishtownCenter City Carjacking Victim Left At Fishtown Gas Station, Phone Leads to Suspects
According to Philly.com, an unnamed Center City woman was carjacked on the 700 block of Delancey Street around 6AM this morning in a parking garage. While the woman was unharmed…
Jordyn Cordner | 11/11/2015 -
Community in Fishtown#OurGivingSpirit: Friends of Adaire
Throughout the entirety of the Giving Season, The Spirit will be profiling local residents, business owners, movers and shakers who give back to neighborhood. Do you know someone who deserves…
Whitney Johnson | 11/03/2015 -
Features in FishtownKensington Quarters Now Open For Lunch
Tuesday, November 3rd will not only be Election Day, but also the date that Kensington Quarters, located on 1310 Frankford Avenue, will start serving lunch. Lunch hours will be Tuesday…
Thomas Weir | 11/02/2015 -
Features in Fishtown“WTF is That?” 26th District Police Station
For this month's edition of “WTF is That?,” we're looking at a building that has happily found new owners and a new use in this decade, unlike some of the…
Austin Nolen | 11/02/2015 -
Education in FishtownThe Great Fishtown Spelling Bee Tradition Continues
Energy, both nervous and excited, filled the Shissler Recreation Center (1800 Blair Street) on Thursday, October 29, in anticipation for the 14th Annual Great Fishtown Spelling Bee. Participants represented second…
Grace Shallow | 10/30/2015