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Crime in FishtownPolice Looking for Man who Stole Work Van in Fishtown
Police are asking for help to identify and locate a suspect who stole a work van in Fishtown. On August 16, around 3:42 AM, an unknown white male was seen…
Ben Smolin | 09/10/2015 -
Features in FishtownSugar House Announces New Restaurant: Hugo’s Frog Bar and Chop House Set to Open as Part of $168 million expansion
There’s been a lot of buzz about SugarHouse Casino’s new $168 million expansion. The project will bring the total construction cost of the facility to $559 million and increases its…
Max Pulcini | 09/10/2015 -
Community in FishtownRemembering Moon Mullen
Seeing a funeral procession is, for me at least, slightly unnerving. It’s hard to not feel like you are an unwelcome intruder on a private situation, like making eye contact…
Ben Smolin | 09/10/2015 -
Community in FishtownJoe’s Steaks Introduces Mouthwatering New Special
Hungry readers should maybe check out another article on our site. Joe's Steaks and Soda Shop have put a new twist on the classic cheesesteak, and it has our mouths…
Ben Smolin | 09/09/2015 -
Community in FishtownCycling Movies, Talk and Pizza at Firth & Wilson
Philadelphia, as well as cities all across America, are beginning to rethink the way they look at transportation. Bicycles are starting to be recognized as an efficient, sustainable and affordable…
Ben Smolin | 09/09/2015 -
Community in FishtownBack to School Supply Drive
We teamed up with the Friends of Adaire to put on a Back to School Supply Drive! We'll take whatever you have, pens, pencils, glue, paper, laptops, tablets, cleaning supplies, gym…
Ben Smolin | 09/08/2015 -
News in FishtownFishtown Fire Forces Out 9
A fire on E. Norris Street last night in Fishtown forced nine people, including four children, out of their homes. The fire started around 3 AM early Tuesday morning. Thankfully,…
Ben Smolin | 09/08/2015 -
Food in FishtownBluecoat Barrel-Finished Gin Returns to PA Stores
Philadelphia Distilling, known for their Bluecoat American Dry Gin, announced the return of their award-winning Bluecoat Barrel Finished Gin, which is slated to hit store shelves by mid-September. Philadelphia Distilling…
Ben Smolin | 09/03/2015 -
A&E in FishtownA Tour of the Fillmore + What to Expect on a Busy Opening Night
On what will surely be the first of many hectic evenings, the Fillmore is set to open in just under a month with their sold out Hall and Oates show…
Matthew Albasi | 09/02/2015 -
Community in FishtownBicycle Stable Shuttering
After serving cyclists from both Fishtown and Philadelphia at large for years, Frankford Avenue staple Bicycle Stable has announced that they will be closing. While they're not quite gone yet,…
Ben Smolin | 09/01/2015 -
Community in FishtownFishtown Says Goodbye to a Beloved Friend and Neighbor: Moon Mullen, Sept. 6, 1952 – Aug. 27, 2015
On Monday, August 31, Fishtown celebrated the life of Vincent “Moon” Mullen. Moon, a Fishtown resident who had lived on the 600 block of Gaul Street for years, passed on…
Max Pulcini | 08/31/2015 -
Features in FishtownTalk of the Towners: Introducing Fishtown’s Newest Juice Bar
An awesome thing about living in the Riverwards is all of the new and innovative restaurants and cafes that grace our communities’ corners. One of the newest businesses set to…
Hayley Marks | 08/28/2015