Politics
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Politics in FishtownFlag Lot Drama: The Curious Case of 1323R E. Montgomery Ave Takes a New Turn
We often find ourselves sitting in rec centers and churches across the Riverwards covering zoning meetings that concern our readers. These meetings can be mundane and are often filled with…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/22/2017 -
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 -
Features in FishtownThe Notorious Galdo Parcel: The City Wants To Sell Land, But This Fishtowner Ain’t Leaving
Legal geeks gather ‘round: Here’s a case that experts in city government and professors at local law schools like Temple’s Beasley School of Law are calling a rarity. So…
Bob Stewart | 09/21/2016 -
Features in FishtownClinton Comes to Fishtown: The Former Secretary of State Stumps at the Fillmore Following NY Primary Victory
The Pennsylvania primary is less than a week away, so on April 20, Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton made a campaign stop at The Fillmore in Fishtown. Clinton was coming off…
Ptah Gabrie and Andrew Mark Corkery | 04/22/2016 -
Features in FishtownHillary Clinton Rally Draws Protesters to Fillmore
Police arrested two Philadelphia Coalition for Real Justice members at a press conference in early April after they denounced Bill Clinton publicly and in person for signing 1994 legislation, which led…
Jack Grauer | 04/22/2016 -
Features in FishtownU.S. Senate Hopeful John Fetterman Comes to Fishtown
John Fetterman doesn’t look like an average U.S. Senate candidate — He’s got tattoos on his arms and stands well over 6 feet. He appears intimidating while towering over most…
Ptah Gabrie | 04/04/2016 -
Features in FishtownGovernor Wolf Visits Fishtown Students at Penn Treaty School
The Penn Treaty School in Fishtown was the site of a gubernatorial visit on Friday, February 12. Governor Wolf chose to visit the school to show his commitment to education…
Thomas Weir | 02/12/2016 -
Features in FishtownPay to Play at the ZBA? How to Participate in Zoning Without Throwing D Batteries
[caption id="attachment_4391" align="aligncenter" width="707"] East Falls residents protest a proposed Zoning Board of Adjustments decision. Philadelphia Bulletin published this photograph in 1952. Credit: Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries,…
Jack Grauer | 08/12/2015 -
Community in FishtownZoning for Dummies
Philadelphians have a number of pressing issues occupying our daily lives as city dwellers — crime, police brutality, racial discrimination, rising rents, zoning — wait, zoning? The City of Philadelphia…
Austin Nolen | 05/06/2015 -
Community in FishtownNew Group Organizes Front and Girard with Smart Approach
Monday, April 13th, was a beautiful day. Sunny skies and a high in the 70s brought everyone out of their homes on one of the first warm days since 2014.…
Kenneth Lipp | 04/22/2015 -
Community in FishtownChristmas in the Riverwards
The holiday season is in full effect in the neighborhoods with plenty of cheer all across the community. On Wed., December 10, Santa Claus will join Rizzo PAL Adopt-a-Center Partners,…
Roman Blazic | 12/17/2014 -
Community in FishtownCity Council Pres. Clarke Discusses Education, Municipal Pensions at FNA Meeting
As tensions mount between City Hall and Harrisburg with regards to Philadelphia’s $5 billion unfunded pension liability and struggling (read: stumbling) school district, City Council President Darrell Clarke stopped by…
Max Pulcini | 05/21/2014