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Profiles in Fishtown
Basketball in His Blood
Dennis Hill is Honored by Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame For twenty-four years, Fishtowner Dennis Hill worked for the Philadelphia Police Department. For seven years after that, he was the…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 05/09/2012 -
Local Business in FishtownAnthony’s Café, a Fishtown Tradition for 65 Years
Anthony’s Café, located at the corner of Oxford and Girard, has been serving patrons, sponsoring local athletics, and acting as a gathering place for the community for over sixty-five years.…
Greg Pacana | 05/02/2012 -
Features in FishtownClean Plate: Frito Casserole
I’ve been hearing buzz about Frito Pie for years. As I jog my memory, I vaguely remember one of the Food Network’s many celeb-chef hosted shows featuring the kitschy dish.…
Casey Ann Beck | 05/02/2012 -
A&E in FishtownAct II Previews for May 2012
Normally we would think twice about sending our readers to Doylestown. However, if you've ever wanted to visit the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy (the home of some of the…
SANDY & JACK JACOBOWITZ | 05/02/2012 -
Community in FishtownOne School’s Momentum
The First Annual St. LauRUNtius 5K Race Kicks Off A Series Of Support Initiatives With the ups and downs St. Laurentius has had this year, it is an understatement to…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/25/2012 -
Features in FishtownClean Plate: Beer Macaroni and Cheese
I’ve been participating in races for several years now; I love to run 5K’s to support a great cause, the Broad Street Run is permanently on my calendar the first…
Casey Ann Beck | 04/25/2012 -
Community in FishtownPhilly Portholes Project Calls For Neighbors To Help Tell Riverward History
There has been a lot of talk for decades about connecting Philadelphia residents to their waterfront. With a slugging national economy, Philadelphia is a surprisingly stable city. Since most of…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/18/2012 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Blueberry Lemon Scones
I recently ventured into South Philly to see if Federal Doughnuts lived up to the hype. This corner spot, led by Chef Michael Solomonov of Zahav and Percy Street Barbecue…
Casey Ann Beck | 04/18/2012 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Barbecue Shredded Chicken
I love hosting friends for gatherings and we have had memorable get-togethers at our house. We’ve had an incredible New Year’s Eve party with enough food to ensure the champagne…
Casey Ann Beck | 04/11/2012 -
Community in Fishtown“Near Neighbors” Meet About Local Underpasses and I-95 Construction
On the evening of Wednesday, March 21, more than thirty local residents gathered in a conference room of Penn Treaty Park Place on Delaware Avenue. They were joined by representatives…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/04/2012 -
Family in FishtownIn Memory of Thomas John Lederer Sr. – A Family Remembers their Dad
Thomas John Lederer (born September 29, 1934) of Philadelphia, PA and Sea Isle City, N.J. died suddenly on Thursday, March 22, 2012 as he and his wife of 56…
Spirit Staff | 04/04/2012 -
Education in FishtownStudents at Adaire School Paint the Way to Acceptance
The Adaire Alexander School is putting the finishing touches on a mural they hope to unveil on April 20th. The student council decided a new mural should be placed over…
Landon Small | 04/04/2012