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Community in FishtownDo You Think Fishtown Is A Slum? The Vatican Does, According To Documents
While Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Archbishop Charles Chaput were getting settled in Rome to discuss the upcoming Papal visit, The Vatican was sending out PDFs explaining their reasons why…
Max Pulcini | 06/23/2015 -
Community in FishtownContractors Remove New Brick Samples From St. Laurentius
A white and blue pickup truck labeled “Joseph Dugan Inc.” parked on Memphis Street near its intersection with Berks early on Monday morning, accompanied by a color-coordinated cherry picker crane.…
Jack Grauer | 06/22/2015 -
News in FishtownFishtown Watering Hole Johnny Brenda’s Ranks Fourth In City For Bar Violations
Johnny Brenda's, a popular Fishtown bar and one of the longest-running music venues in Philly, also has a record for being a leader in alcohol-related violations, according to information provided…
Joshua Albert | 06/22/2015 -
Community in FishtownGaul Street Block Party Celebrates the Old and New
The annual Gaul Street Block Party is a tradition that residents along the 600 block of Gaul St. anticipate all year long. The neighbors here reflect the changing demographic of…
Ptah Gabrie | 06/22/2015 -
Features in FishtownNot Your Average Mummers: Duffy String Band is Music to Fishtown’s Ears
All photos by Chris Fascenelli A few years ago I didn’t know what a Mummer was. I had heard from my sister’s fiancé that he and his mother were…
Chris Fascenelli | 06/17/2015 -
Features in FishtownA Fish Out of Water: Spirit Reporter Discovers Another Fishtown Across the Pond
[caption id="attachment_2704" align="aligncenter" width="2026"] A street festival in Shoreditch, and a street festival in Fishtown[/caption] Art galleries, coffee shops and street art. Community gardens, street food festivals and First Fridays.…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 06/17/2015 -
A&E in FishtownLittle Fish: A Fishtown Comic Strip
[caption id="attachment_2697" align="aligncenter" width="4500"] Little Fish, A Comic Stip by Chad M. Dravk[/caption]
Chad M. Dravk | 06/16/2015 -
News in FishtownWe Have Video of the Ballsy Guy Who Changed The Fishtown Construction Sign Watching the Cops as They Fix It
Yesterday you may have seen a story circulating around social media about someone having a little fun with a construction sign in Fishtown. The sign was changed from it's regularly…
Joshua Albert | 06/16/2015 -
News in FishtownSomeone Had A Little Too Much Fun With A Digital Construction Sign In Fishtown
Happy Monday. https://twitter.com/BriDinan/status/610278580300476418 There was video posted, too. https://instagram.com/p/373tCWF22n/ See something weird or funny? Don't be shy. Email us news@spiritnews.org
Joshua Albert | 06/15/2015 -
Community in FishtownHoly Resurrections: St. Laurentius is One Step Closer To Historic Status That Would Prevent Demolition Indefinitely
Unresolved disputes over the structural integrity of St. Laurentius Church persist between the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP), the Save St. Laurentius group (SSL) and structural engineers. More than a year after…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 06/11/2015 -
News in FishtownNew Taco Joint Comes to Frankford
Peter Mc'Andrew's, the genius behind Paesano's sandwiches, will be opening up a new restaurant at the intersection of Frankford and Marlborough in Fishtown. Heffe, MacAndrews' new taco shop, will hold a pop-up…
Ben Smolin | 06/11/2015 -
Features in FishtownThe Meat and Potatoes on Where to Shop Other Than the Supermarket
When it comes time for residents of the Riverwards to hop in the car to food shop, they typically prepare for the routine schlep to their nearest supermarket while…
K. Andrew Deffley | 06/10/2015