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Sports in Northern LibertiesBernard Hopkins Visits Joe Hand Boxing Gym in NoLibs Prior To Upcoming Final Fight
Bernard Hopkins is not shy about his age. The 51 year-old boxer showed up at Joe Hand Gym in Northern Liberties on Monday, October 5th in an old-man disguise not…
Patrick Clark | 12/07/2016 -
Community in Northern LibertiesNorthern Liberties Neighbors Association Celebrates 40 Years, Unveils Plans For New Rec Pavillion
In the 1970s, Northern Liberties was a neighborhood in transition. The breweries and factories that once sustained the area were on their way to permanently closing their doors. Many…
Ptah Gabrie | 10/26/2016 -
A&E in Northern Liberties“We Are All Doomed” — Monthly Metal Showcase at The Fire
“Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all…
Sean Barrett | 09/29/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesFriends of the Doughboy Near Fundraising Goal For Restoration of NoLibs Statue
Thanks to tireless efforts from local residents, careful coordination by the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA), and generous contributions from the public, the bronze Doughboy memorial at 2nd and…
Michael Hanisco | 09/29/2016 -
Local Business in Northern LibertiesUpdate on New Yards Brewing Company Brewery and Tasting Room
Yards Brewing Co. plans to build a brewery and tasting room in a portion of the former Destination Maternity building on Spring Garden Street. The Spring Garden location will…
Ruthann Alexander | 09/14/2016 -
Community in Northern LibertiesN. 5th Street Update: Residents and Civic Associations React to New Speed Cushions in Northern Liberties
For years, North 5th Street, from Spring Garden to up past Lehigh, has been hostile territory to anyone outside of the relative safety of a motor vehicle. Two lanes…
John Henry Scott | 08/31/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesLocal Funny Person Michelle Biloon’s Set to Take Stage at Punch Line Philly
Michelle Biloon is a 16-year survivor of the comedy business. Now that she's in Philly, the locally-based comic is gearing up for one of her biggest breaks yet. But…
Megan Matuzak | 08/24/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesRESTAURANT REVIEW: Wahlburgers (1033 North 2nd Street)
I recently had the displeasure of eating at Wahlburgers, located at 1033 North 2nd Street at Schmidt’s Commons. The Boston-based burger chain is owned by Paul Wahlberg in partnership with…
Michael Antonio Castaneda | 08/17/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesRekindling The Fire: 16-Year-Old NoLibs Music Venue Set For Comeback Show This Saturday
Derek Dorsey is looking to make a big statement. Just a week shy of The Fire’s relaunch party on Aug. 13, I touched base with its longtime talent buyer and…
Amy Strauss | 08/10/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesPhiladelphia Orchestra Performs Free Chamber Concert at Schmidt’s Commons
On Sunday, July 24, the Philadelphia Orchestra hosted a free outdoor chamber concert at Schmidt’s Commons (formerly the Piazza at Schmidt’s). During the two-hour concert, musicians from the orchestra…
Michael Hanisco | 08/03/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesWhat is That?! A Look Inside Girard Theater (625 W Girard Ave.)
Just on the outskirts of Northern Liberties, between 6th and 7th on Girard, is the Fine Fare grocery store. Exciting right? Of course not, well that is until you…
Bob Stewart | 07/20/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesLOCAL BAND INTERVIEW: Northern Liberties’ Jank
Like many other cities in the country, Philadelphia is experiencing a resurgence of punk rock. One of these up-and-coming punk groups is Jank. [caption id="attachment_10305" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Jank[/caption] If Into…
Justin Helm | 07/18/2016