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Community in FishtownHere’s Some Photos from last Saturday’s Halloween Hoe Down at Penn Treaty Park
Here are some photos from last Saturday's third annual Halloween Hoedown at Penn Treaty Park.
Roman Blazic | 10/28/2015 -
A&E in FishtownAcclaimed (and Controversial) Director Spike Lee Honored by ArtWell in Fishtown
The last place one might anticipate to find acclaimed Hollywood director Spike Lee on a Saturday night is in a performing arts center at the intersection of York and Gaul…
Thomas Beck | 10/23/2015 -
Features in FishtownCut Clean: Kensington Quarters Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Kensington Quarters celebrated their one year anniversary last night, October 22, 2015. The butcher shop/restaurant combo has solidified its spot on Frankford Avenue as one of the top food destinations…
Thomas Weir | 10/23/2015 -
Features in FishtownTWO MORE MONTHS: Anticipation for Philly Style Bagels Builds as Opening Approaches
In eight weeks, Philly Style Bagels — known for a promotional video with a digital bagel running to techno tunes — will open its doors at 1451 E. Columbia Ave.…
Grace Shallow | 10/22/2015 -
A&E in FishtownPFCU Mural Winner Announced
After weeks of receiving numerous votes, the winner has been announced for the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s design contest. According to the PFCU’s…
Whitney Johnson | 10/22/2015 -
A&E in FishtownFishtown Director Filming First Feature Length in the Riverwards
If you’ve walked past the corner of Belgrade and Marlborough streets this week you probably saw a movie is currently in production. Yeah, the most recent Rocky film and the…
Thomas Weir | 10/21/2015 -
Features in FishtownKensington Founder’s Historical Marker Unveiled at Palmer Cemetery
On Saturday, October 17th the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, The Friends of Palmer Cemetery and The Penn Treaty Special Services District gathered together for the dedication of an official…
Thomas Weir | 10/21/2015 -
Features in FishtownHeffe: Taco’s That Definitely Don’t Suck
Peter McAndrews — the mastermind behind two Riverward favorites, Modo Mio and Paesano's — just opened his new taco joint Heffe on the corner of Frankord Avenue and Marlborough Street.…
Thomas Weir | 10/20/2015 -
Crime in FishtownDelivery Driver Desperados Detained in South Kensington
A few weeks ago, The Spirit reported on two men who were robbing delivery drivers in South Kensington. Recently, the 26th police district reported two arrests in connection to the…
Ptah Gabrie | 10/20/2015 -
Crime in FishtownHometown Heroes: Local Kids Aid Police in Finding Missing Child
The following was sent to The Spirit from Sgt. John Massi of the 26th Police District highlighting two young men from the Riverwards who went above and beyond in helping the police find a…
Sgt. John Massi | 10/16/2015 -
A&E in FishtownLast Chance for you to Decide on New Mural
Last month The Spirit wrote an article about the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PCFU) and The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program partnering together to bring Philadelphia a new mural in the…
Thomas Weir | 10/15/2015 -
News in FishtownMixer at Kosta’s Showcases New Local Business Talent
The Fishtown Area Business Association (FABA) will hold their next Membership Mixer on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The event will take place at Kosta's Bar &…
Thomas Weir | 10/14/2015