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Al-Anon at Holy Name Church Hall
Meetings are held every Monday night from 7-8PM at Holy Name Church Hall at 701 Gaul Street. Anything shared at a meeting stays there and everyone is welcome to attend.
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Community in FishtownLetter to the Editor: The People of St. Laurentius Church Welcome Pope Francis
It's impossible to estimate how many people are involved with welcoming the World Meeting of Families to Philadelphia from Tuesday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 27th, with Pope Francis joining…
John Wisniewski | 09/24/2015 -
Features in FishtownUPDATED: Searching for Vegan Food in Fishtown, Kensington, and Beyond
After living in East Passyunk, an area of the city known for its foodie vibes, I was eager to sample the Riverwards’ gastronomic offerings. However, since I gave up animal…
Teagan Kuruna | 09/24/2015 -
A&E in FishtownAnd then there were three! Finalists selected for new Riverwards mural
Calling all neighbors! Please get off your front step and VOTE (or vote from the convenience of your front step) for the next big thing to hit the Fishtown and…
Denise M. Krenski | 09/24/2015 -
Features in FishtownFront Street Cafe Starts Slinging Coffees
Caffeine addicts, rejoice! After what seems like the longest wait ever, Front Street Cafe (1253 N. Front Street) is finally open for business. Well, sort of. Front Street Cafe (FSC) will eventually…
Matthew Albasi | 09/24/2015 -
Community in FishtownAwesometown Holding Open House Before Night Market
On Thursday, October 1 there will be an open house at the new Awesometown housing development located at 437 Moyer Street. The development is a unique collaboration between the New…
Ben Smolin | 09/23/2015 -
Photos in FishtownPhotos from the Weekend: Philadelphia Record Exchange 30th Anniversary Block Party
To celebrate being in business for 30 years, The Philadelphia Record Exchange hosted a block party on Frankford Avenue on Saturday, September 19. The all day party featured records, food…
Staff Writers | 09/23/2015 -
A&E in FishtownNight Market: Summer’s Last Celebration
Summer is on its last legs. There’s a chill lurking in the morning, the sun sets just before 7PM and you can sit outside at night without constantly swatting mosquitos.…
Ben Smolin | 09/23/2015 -
A&E in FishtownThe Spirit Presents: Night Market Photo Contest
We here at The Spirit are excited to announce that we'll be holding a Night Market Photo Contest. We're offering two tickets to see Misterwives at the newly-opened Fillmore as the prize…
Ben Smolin | 09/22/2015 -
Crime in FishtownThieves Swipe Police Bike Outside 7/11
Philadelphia police are looking for an officer's bike after it was stolen from outside a 7/11 in Fishtown. An officer from the 26th District stopped at the 23 W. Girard…
Ben Smolin | 09/17/2015 -
Music in FishtownPhiladelphia Record Exchange Turns 30
It's hard to believe that Philadelphia Record Exchange has been supplying Fishtown with records, CDs and tapes for 30 years now. They're celebrating the occasion with a huge block party…
Ben Smolin | 09/16/2015 -
Crime in FishtownPolice Searching for Woman Who Stole Wallets Inside Stores
East Detective Division is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stole wallets from customers while they were inside stores along the border of Fishtown and Port…
Ben Smolin | 09/10/2015