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Family in FishtownReinventing “The Sandlot:” Eleven-year-old Creates His Own Baseball Field and League in Fishtown Backyard
Remember "The Sandlot?" You know, that 90s classic baseball flick about a bunch of boys who play ball in their own makeshift backyard field? Max Cramer, an eleven-year-old Fishtown resident,…
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Features in FishtownHoly Fences: Archdiocese Confirms Safety Fence Construction at St. Laurentius, Meeting Tonight at Shissler Rec
There is a metaphorical barrier between the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) and members of Save St. Laurentius (SSL) — one that limits their communication and understanding of one another regarding…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 08/04/2015 -
Community in FishtownLending a Hand to Give Back to the Past
Young people can get a bum rap: just “kids” who have little regard for anything that came before them, for the old days. We look to young people to…
Max Pulcini | 07/30/2015 -
Features in FishtownOpinion: Why Are We Condemning Naked Rocket Cat Man?
Trigger warning: This articles discusses genitals. Late last Friday afternoon, several members of The Spirit staff were sitting around the office. We were probably drinking beer, casually skimming the news, goofing off…
Joshua Albert | 07/30/2015 -
July 30, 2015 | 7-9 pm
Wing Night at First Presbyterian Church
Come on out for our first ever “Wing Night” at First Presbyterian Church, 418 E. Girard Ave (Between Columbia & Palmer). We’ll be frying up wings and then allowing you …
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July 30, 2015 | 5-7 pm
Friends of Adaire Happy Hour
School’s out but that’s no reason to take a vacation from having a good time for a good cause. Join us from 5-7PM for a special Happy Hour at La …
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Features in FishtownWant To Buy A Church?
Well, sort of.... What's actually for sale is the Convent for Holy Name of Jesus Church, a three story detached single stone structure built in 1924. The structure is located at…
Joshua Albert | 07/28/2015 -
Features in FishtownPSA: Fishtown
Spotted at La Colombe in Fishtown. https://instagram.com/p/5rgAyjHs3j/
Joshua Albert | 07/28/2015 -
August 4, 2015 | 7:00pm
FNA Zoning Meeting
All residents of Fishtown are eligible to vote. Please bring proof of residence or business ownership in the form of a driver’s license or a photo id and a lease, …
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Features in FishtownHead Games-A Look at Fishtown’s Finest Glass
[caption id="attachment_3985" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Brian Regan, left, and Kyber Bernstein examine the detailed work on this beautiful pipe.[/caption] We’ll start with a history lesson: About fifty years ago, a…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/27/2015 -
A&E in FishtownWatch This Amazing Drone Footage of St. Laurentius Church
Happy Friday, Fishtown! Rocco Avallone just released this amazing video of St. Laurentius church in Fishtown. Rocco is a freelance photographer and cinematographer based out of the Riverwards. You can…
Joshua Albert | 07/24/2015 -
A&E in FishtownShadows and Street Art
Old Broads. https://instagram.com/p/5Z0AYbnYfD/
Joshua Albert | 07/21/2015