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Profiles in FishtownAndy Kroyos – A Christmas Treasure
I remember years back, Chuck Valentine, a great friend to my Dad (and a true kid at heart) was excitedly ribbing me after Christmas Eve mass at Holy Name. Joking…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 12/21/2011 -
Lifestyle in FishtownClean Plate: Bûche de Noël
We are now days away from Christmas and I am as ready as I’ll ever be. Sure, I’ve got a menu of items to make for our big “Eve” party…
Casey Ann Beck | 12/21/2011 -
Profiles in Fishtown
My Main Man Bil Keane
Roger Petersen, a friend and fellow cartoonist, told me that whenever he tells people in the neighborhood what he does, quite often they bring up Bil Keane’s name. Since you are holding…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 12/14/2011 -
Lifestyle in FishtownClean Plate: Candied Orange Peel
Buying gifts can start to quickly add up, and it’s hard to not feel generous during the holidays. Though I try to set a budget for each person on my…
Casey Ann Beck | 12/14/2011 -
Family in Fishtown
Keeping Christmas in Your Neighborhhod
The Holiday season is now in full swing. The promise of Christmas gifts sold at low prices on Black Friday crept even closer on the calendar this year, as most huge chain…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 12/07/2011 -
Family in FishtownDIY Personalized Gift Tags and Ornaments
I have 5 kids between the ages of 3 & 10, finding the right activity on cold, winter days can be a challenge. The right activity has to be appropriate…
Jenina Marie | 12/07/2011 -
Lifestyle in FishtownClean Plate: Oreo Truffles
The Christmas countdown has commenced and, for most folks, that means rushing out to malls and department stores, crossing items off their loved ones’ wish lists. For me, holiday anxiety…
Casey Ann Beck | 12/07/2011 -
A&E in FishtownAct II Previews for Dec. 2011
11TH HOUR THEATRE COMPANY, Skybox at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom Street. Adam Gwon is one of the bright lights of musical theater. He provides the music and lyrics for “ORDINARY…
SANDY & JACK JACOBOWITZ | 12/07/2011 -
Lifestyle in FishtownClean Plate: Roasted Vegetable Strudel
I’d like to think I’m an above average cook; based on the success of the many meals and dishes I cook a week, I would say that my own opinion is…
Casey Ann Beck | 11/30/2011 -
Community in FishtownShovel … Check. Trees … Check. Tighter-knit Communities … CHECK!
The Philly Tree People and other various tree tender groups planted hundreds of trees in Fishtown, Port Richmond, Northern Liberties, Kensington and other parts of Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday.…
Landon Small | 11/30/2011 -
Profiles in FishtownSpirit News Remembers Shane Kelly
At this point, I am sure you have heard the story of Shane Kelly’s murder. It is a distressing fact of life that good news does not spread nearly as…
Spirit Staff | 11/30/2011 -
Features in FishtownClean Plate: Short Rib Ragú
It was only a few years ago that my Friday and Saturday nights were spent with a large group of friends from college at loud city bars that specialize more in…
Casey Ann Beck | 11/16/2011