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Features in FishtownUncovered History: Documents Paint Picture of Pre-Revolutionary Fishtown and Palmer Cemetery
Most of us are accustomed to receiving doses of history in classrooms or on visits to a sterile museum where you can often look, but not touch. Fortunately for…
Ptah Gabrie | 04/12/2017 -
Education in FishtownLocal Students Compete in Academic March Madness at Shissler Rec.
On Thursday, March 23, the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) hosted the 16th annual Fishtown March Madness Academic Competition, a tournament in which schools from Port Richmond, Kensington and Fishtown…
Thomas Beck | 04/05/2017 -
Features in FishtownBEING CONSTRUCTED: Who Ya Gonna Call When Constructions Got You Concerned? Not L&I, Apparently
His heart issues started to flare up when he heard the engineer tell him and his wife “to expect problems.” The heart issues got worse when the builder told…
Bob Stewart | 04/05/2017 -
Music in FishtownWorld-Famous Hip-Hop Artist Comes to Fishtown Townhome Open House
Years of renting houses and apartments in Philadelphia will lead you to do one of two things. You can accept the fact that this city beat you, cut your…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/31/2017 -
Community in FishtownFishtown Fishing Derby
The Friends of Penn Treaty Park hosted the Fishtown Fishing Derby last Saturday. Jason Gianmarco claimed First Prize with a 24” Catfish. [caption id="attachment_14702" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Jason Gianmarco…
Roman Blazic | 03/30/2017 -
Photos in Fishtown“We’re Done:” ZBA Votes Down Zoning Variance at 1323R Montgomery, Ends Flag Lot Saga
It’s an address—or actually, a flag lot—that has garnered the attention of many Fishtown residents. And Wednesday afternoon, about 20 of them showed up at a Zoning Board of…
Steve Bohnel | 03/29/2017 -
Features in FishtownFNA Chili Cook-Off: Fishtown Neighbors Association hosts 7th annual chili cook-off
On Sunday, the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) hosted the 7th Annual FNA Chili Cook-Off at the Fillmore Philadelphia. The yearly fundraiser invites local restaurants and community residents to compete beside…
Patrick Clark | 03/29/2017 -
Features in FishtownFillmore Fight Night: Dungeon Boyz Run Roughshod at Fishtown Venue
Friday, March 24th marked the first ever live boxing event at the Fillmore in Fishtown with six exciting professional bouts. [caption id="attachment_14644" align="aligncenter" width="900"] All photos by Rachel Wisniewski[/caption] …
Tim McCloskey | 03/29/2017 -
A&E in FishtownHere’s Your Chance to Have Your Artwork Adorn the Fishtown Rec
The City of Philadelphia’s Percent for Art Program — through the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) — has announced a $37,000 competition to commission a site-specific…
James Rennie | 03/27/2017 -
Sports in FishtownWorld Series of Poker Standout Phil Hellmuth Comes to SugarHouse Casino For Philadelphia Poker Classic
Throughout March, SugarHouse Casino has hosted a month-long poker event that has seen the likes of professional poker players such as Phil Hellmuth, poker’s all-time World Series of Poker…
James Rennie | 03/24/2017 -
Local Business in FishtownPUBLIC OPINION: Local Grocery Stores Voice Opinion on Soda Tax
Dan Tocci has worked at Dan’s Market since he was 12 years old, providing sandwiches, hoagies and other snacks to the Fishtown community. Tocci, 80, also sells soda…
Steve Bohnel | 03/24/2017 -
News in Fishtown
“We’re Done”: ZBA Votes Down Zoning Variance, Ends Flag Lot Saga
It’s an address — or actually, a flag lot — that has garnered the attention of many Fishtown residents. And Wednesday afternoon, about 20 of them showed up at a…
Steve Bohnel | 03/23/2017