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Community in Fishtown
Residents Vote on Sound Barriers
The sound of static meant to mimic the current noise level from Interstate 95 filled the basement of Holy Name Church last Wednesday night. Then, Ahmed El-Aassar of Environmental Acoustics…
Jennifer Lawson | 07/06/2011 -
A&E in FishtownACT II Previews for July 2011
BALLET X AT THE WILMA THEATER, 265 S. Broad Street. Two world premieres bring together dance, fashion and film. CASTRATI by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and A SOLILOQUY AMONG MANY by…
SANDY & JACK JACOBOWITZ | 07/06/2011 -
Local Business in FishtownThe Art of Repair: Computer Artisan
Imagine any of these scenarios: Your PC is suddenly acting strange, running slower than normal and shutting down unexpectedly. You’ve decided to connect your new iMac to a wireless…
Rebecca Rhoades | 07/06/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Crunchy Asian Slaw
Due to learning to plan ahead, “Can Can” sales at ShopRite, and maybe a dash of impulse, the canned and dry-good section of my kitchen cabinets is stocked. I justify…
Casey Ann Beck | 07/06/2011 -
Features in FishtownYou Oughta Be in Pictures! (Or at least on a Greeting Card!)
Thompson Street resident and budding photographer Kristen Kuzowsky knew she had a ham of a son in James when he started to belt out the Happy Birthday song when mom…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 06/29/2011 -
Music in FishtownFishtown Femmes: Teddi Tarnoff
Teddi Tarnoff was born and raised in Fishtown, and she was born to Rock. Tarnoff sings and plays in two all-female heavy metal tribute bands (Queen Diamond and Misstallica). She…
Spirit Staff | 06/29/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Treats
I’m a pretty lucky girl when it comes to the people I’m privileged enough to call my friends. They’re a really loyal, loving bunch, and I know I can depend…
Casey Ann Beck | 06/29/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Beijing Hot Noodles
Across the city, through several neighborhoods and past the large, fancy skyscrapers lies a magical spot like nothing else I’ve found in Philadelphia. Though University City is home to prestigious…
Casey Ann Beck | 06/22/2011 -
Features in FishtownGone but Not Soon Forgotten
Church and community members gathered Sunday morning at Holy Name of Jesus Church (701 E. Gaul St.) to celebrate not only Pentecost, but also to commemorate the Reverend Francis P.…
Jill Kozak | 06/15/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Flammenküche
I know a good handful of people who have traveled to France in the past few months; in my French class alone three people, including my teacher, have visited Paris…
Casey Ann Beck | 06/15/2011 -
Food in FishtownClean Plate: Blue Velvet Cake
When I asked Joe what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday, his response was less than ideal. Each year, I try to produce an over-the-top, inventive concoction to…
Casey Ann Beck | 06/08/2011 -
Profiles in FishtownThe Facts Behind Fishtown’s Favorite Foodie
For a little over a year now the "Clean Plate" feature of The Spirit has been satiating the collective palate of its readers. With diverse recipes covering everything from a…
Stephen Sudia | 06/08/2011