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Fashion in FishtownAmerican Made: Franklin & Poe Resists “Fast Fashion” While Championing Domestic Manufacturing
During a military deployment overseas, two men got to talking about finding a really good pair of jeans. Andrew Li was working a private defense job. Chris Caquelin was…
John Henry Scott | 12/07/2016 -
Community in FishtownPenn Treaty Celebrates Its 334th Anniversary
On Saturday, November 19th, the Friends of Penn Treaty Park celebrated the 334th anniversary of the of the signing of the unbroken peace treaty. A small group gathered around…
Roman Blazic | 12/02/2016 -
Community in FishtownLutheran Settlement House and Partners Provide 200 Turkeys for Clients in Need
On Monday, November 21st, Councilmen Darrell L. Clarke and William T. Greenlee worked alongside Lutheran Settlement House volunteers, staff members and representatives from Aria Health Network and WalMart to…
Jordyn Cordner | 11/28/2016 -
Features in FishtownHoly Approbation: Developer’s Zoning Variance Appeal For St. Laurentius Church Approved by ZBA
After a two week delay, on November 15th, the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) approved an appeal bid to rezone St. Laurentius Church. The approved variance allows developer…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 11/23/2016 -
Politics in FishtownWhere’s My Ballot? Fishtown Woman Makes Sure Her Vote is Cast On Election Day
Frances Borman, 71, has lived in Fishtown for more than 30 years. She has six children, fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her father once owned a pet shop at…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 11/16/2016 -
Community in FishtownUpdates on PECO Road Work in Fishtown
Last week, readers of Spirit News called in to inquire about some road work going on in Fishtown, so we reached out to PECO to find out exactly what…
Spirit Staff | 11/16/2016 -
Sports in FishtownHard Hitting Promotions Brings Boxing to SugarHouse’s Event Center
One of the worst phrases used to describe SugarHouse Casino when it first opened was that it was the “Wal-Mart of casinos.” In it’s infancy, SugarHouse was essentially a…
Ptah Gabrie | 11/09/2016 -
A&E in FishtownMake America Skate Again: Fillmore Celebrates it First Birthday With a Pop-Up Roller Rink
On the evening of October 31st, The Fillmore celebrated its first anniversary. Though normally a concert hall, the venue decided to commemorate the occasion in an extraordinary fashion: by…
Rachel Wisniewski | 11/09/2016 -
Health in FishtownGrace & Glory Yoga Studio Celebrates One-Year in Fishtown
On October 28th one year ago, Fishtown resident Brittany Everett took a leap of faith and opened a yoga studio of her own, Grace & Glory Yoga, on the…
Amy Strauss | 11/03/2016 -
Community in FishtownAdaire Home & School Association Organizes “Walk-A-Thon” To Benefit Health and Wellness Classes
The sun was shining down on the streets of Fishtown on Sunday, October 23rd as parents, teachers and students alike all came together for the first ever “walk-a-thon” organized by…
James Rennie | 10/26/2016 -
Features in FishtownURBAN BIRDING: The Famous Fishtown Hawks
Last December, if you remember, was unseasonably warm. Irises and roses were blooming, but the sun was setting at 4:30PM. Everything had taken on a surreal edge, so, I…
Gianna Farrell | 10/21/2016 -
A&E in FishtownCircle of Hope Gallery Hosts Screening of Upcoming Documentary, “Quest: The Fury and the Sound”
On Friday, October 7, the Circle of Hope Gallery (2007 Frankford Ave.) hosted a 15-minute screening of an upcoming documentary entitled “Quest: The Fury and the Sound.” David Barnes…
Thomas Beck | 10/19/2016