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A&E in FishtownHonoring and Recognizing The First Ladies of Fishtown/Kensington
In honor of the artists Mary Blazic and Marie Ulmer, the Goldfish Gallery will present a First Friday exhibition: The First Ladies of Fishtown/Kensington. The event will take place one…
Spirit Staff | 08/31/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Breakfast Burgers
I may not be a James Beard Foundation award-winning chef, but I’m pretty confident I have conquered a good number of moderately challenging recipes. My risotto is on point; I…
Casey Ann Beck | 08/31/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa
My parents live in a neighborhood adjacent to a development with several windy, hilly roads and not too much traffic, perfect for a run when the weather is decent enough.…
Casey Ann Beck | 08/24/2011 -
Community in FishtownFishtown Friends and Father Bradley
Parishioners of St. Peter the Apostle Church at 5th and Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties may recognize a familiar, friendly face these days. That’s because Father Alfred Bradley, a Fishtown…
Spirit Staff | 08/17/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Peanut Butter Pie
I’m not an expert on relationships, but if anyone were to ask me advice I would recommend lots of delicious, home cooked meals for a great partnership. Believe me, I’m…
Casey Ann Beck | 08/17/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Lentil Salad
For most people, lentils conjure an image of a thick, hot soup perfect for an afternoon meal on a chilly day. Perhaps you may even be thinking of your favorite…
Casey Ann Beck | 08/03/2011 -
A&E in Fishtown
Act II Previews for August 2011
In our last column we told you of our plans to visit HELLA FRESH THEATER Philly's newest and one of its boldest theatrical venues. California transplant John Rosenberg is building…
SANDY & JACK JACOBOWITZ | 08/03/2011 -
Education in FishtownRock on Philadelphia!
Rock to the Future, a free music and education program in Fishtown, is now accepting applications for its 2011-2012 season. Low-income students ages 9-14 are encouraged to apply, regardless of…
Jill Kozak | 07/27/2011 -
Features in FishtownThe Port is Underwater
Philadelphia is a culturally rich and diverse city, which prides itself on the artistic expression it inspires. Considering the growing number of collegiate art programs, the Avenue of the Arts,…
Daniel Dorr | 07/20/2011 -
Community in FishtownCommunity Feels the Impact of Budget Cuts
The atmosphere was tense inside the Lutheran Settlement House last Thursday, as students and teachers involved with the Community Education and Employment Department said goodbye to each other. The CEED…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/20/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Bread and Butter Pickles
When it comes to junk food or the snacks I flock to, I tend not to discriminate. Depending on my mood, I could eat tortilla chips with salsa, cupcakes, or…
Casey Ann Beck | 07/20/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Grilled Tomato Bruschetta
Food from the grill might top my list of simple summer pleasures. For one, heat waves convert my kitchen to a sauna, and cooking outside, even if it is in…
Casey Ann Beck | 07/13/2011