Fishtown

Clean Plate: Yang-Yang Crispy Beef

On the rare opportunity that I actually have control of the television, I switch from Joe’s practically permanent Fox Soccer Channel and make a move to something I can get…

BIG HOUSE IN THE SUGARHOUSE: The Big House Band Plays At SugarHouse on February 11th

Clean Plate: Sun-Dried Tomato Jam

Our holidays officially came to an end last weekend with a family party down the shore. It’s always an event, with forty of us packed together to conclude the festive…

Local Catholic Schools React To Blue Ribbon Commission’s Decisions

In Archbishop Chaput’s most recent weekly online column, he stated, “First, the Blue Ribbon Commission report is not finally about ‘closing schools.’ It's about putting Catholic education on a firm…

Clean Plate: Cauliflower Pizza

Food plays such an integral role in my relationship, to the point where I may apply romance to things that don’t necessarily ooze love, passion, and all that good, mushy…

We Must Appeal the Archdiocese’s Decision to Close Our Schools

As I waited for the Archdiocese briefing on the Faith in the Future Plan to begin, which occurred just a few hours prior to the official announcement, I glanced down…

Fishtown Says Goodbye to Mary McCloskey

Mary, this is a very personal goodbye, and thank you for living your life the way you did. Mary McCloskey was unforgettable to anyone who was lucky enough to have met…

What About St. Laurentius School in Fishtown?

On Friday, January 6, Catholics all over Philadelphia sat in waiting, anticipating important news from the Archdiocese. According to a press release issued by the Archdiocese, the Blue Ribbon Commission…

Slingluff Gallery Gives Back to the Neighborhood

Jonathan and Leigh Slingluff are the proud owners of the Slingluff Gallery, located at 11 West Girard Avenue. For the past two years, the gallery won Philly Hot List’s “Best…

Act II Previews for January 2012

Arden Theatre Company, 40 North 2nd Street, “Clybourne Park” tells the story of a house, a neighborhood and the people who have come and gone over five decades. This daring…

One Last Christmas Miracle A Deserving Family Feels True Generosity Thanks To An Anonymous Donor

“We’ll Have To Muddle Through Somehow” I am not sure why, but that lyric from “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” always gets me - something about the whole year…

Clean Plate: Kielbasa and White Bean Soup

Looking back to 2011, I can’t say I would necessarily do anything differently. Still, a new year brings the opportunity to make changes or improvements and start new routines. I’ve…