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Food in FishtownClean Plate: Kenzo Bread
Each September, Joe and I attend the Newtown Beer Festival with my friend Kate, her husband and their family. They live close to the location of the event and…
Casey Ann Beck | 09/24/2014 -
A&E in FishtownEye on Business: Spicehouse Sound
Nestled right in the heart of Fishtown is a nondescript door. Behind it are many things—circuits, wires and microphones of all shapes and sizes. But most importantly there is potential…
Matthew Albasi | 09/24/2014 -
Community in FishtownRepair Fairs and Once Faulty Fans: Local Guild Teaches Community How to Fix Items at Inaugural Event
This is the story of a fan. With metal blades spinning behind a faceplate that seems oddly transparent as soon as you imagine a hand anywhere near it, it is…
E. R. Miller | 09/17/2014 -
Features in FishtownEye on Business: Girard Brasserie and Bruncherie
You’d be hard pressed to find me someone who doesn’t love brunch. When a Sunday hangover’s got you down, nothing is a better pick-me-up than good company, comfort food and…
Max Pulcini | 09/03/2014 -
Community in FishtownCaring for Two Decades: Pat Cain’s We Care Soccer Camp Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
This summer, We Care Soccer Camp celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Started in 1994, the camp was conceived and is still run by Fishtown coach Pat Cain. Most summers, We Care…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 08/20/2014 -
A&E in FishtownShepard Fairey Leaves Mark on Fishtown With New Mural on Frankford Ave
Public art, noun: Art in any capacity that has been planned and executed with the intention of being placed in a public space, usually outside and accessible to all. Often…
Max Pulcini | 08/20/2014 -
Community in FishtownSugar House Casino Breaks Ground on New Expansion Project
Four years ago, SugarHouse Casino opened its doors to Fishtown and Philadelphia, becoming one of the first major-metropolitan casinos of its kind in the country. On Tues., July 22, amidst…
Max Pulcini | 07/30/2014 -
Features in FishtownEye on Business: The Camouflage Rhino Serves Those Who Served
Even if her father weren’t a Veteran of the Korean War, Rose Brandau McGee would still be doing what she loves— working for and helping Veterans. McGee is the daughter…
Max Pulcini | 06/11/2014 -
Community in FishtownWith the Familiar, We Can Trust Change
It’s undeniable that Fishtown has undergone a Renaissance. With an avenue dedicated to the arts, farms popping up on popular corners and old factories turning into affordable housing for artists,…
Denise M. Krenski | 06/04/2014 -
Community in FishtownCity Council Pres. Clarke Discusses Education, Municipal Pensions at FNA Meeting
As tensions mount between City Hall and Harrisburg with regards to Philadelphia’s $5 billion unfunded pension liability and struggling (read: stumbling) school district, City Council President Darrell Clarke stopped by…
Max Pulcini | 05/21/2014 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Breakfast Bread Bowls
Though it’s true we spend many weekends watching football in our house, it’s not the kind with the brown, pigskin ball. Our television is tuned to English Premier League soccer…
Casey Ann Beck | 05/12/2014 -
Food in Fishtown
Clean Plate: Thai Chicken Soup
Come May 1st, many of us begin holding our breath until Memorial Day weekend, not only for the extra day off but also for a more believable promise of beach…
Casey Ann Beck | 05/07/2014