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A&E in Northern LibertiesHeARTs in the ‘Hood: Fishtown Artist Amberella Pours Her Heart onto Philly Streets
If you could tell the world what is in your heart, what would you say? Would you even have the guts? That’s the idea behind a daring new body of…
Michael Hanisco | 07/06/2016 -
News in Northern LibertiesTribute to Father Lendacky (St. Agnes-St. John’s Parish)
To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the sun. A time to be born and a time to die." Eclesiastes 3. This is a…
Spirit Staff | 06/29/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesLOCAL CONCERT PREVIEW: Dream Safari, Power Animal and The Undercover Dream Lovers
Riverwards residents are in for a treat — Bourbon and Branch is bringing a killer show to the neighborhood on July 7th. It’ll be sample heaven, as eclectic synths…
Justin Helm | 06/22/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesLOCAL BAND INTERVIEW: Northern Liberties’ CLOAKZ
Somewhere nestled in between the fuzzy jazzmaster and pop chords of Philly’s CLOAKZ lies the smooth vocals of Zachary Ciancaglini. On the group’s debut record, Semi-Autographic EP, you can hear…
Justin Helm | 06/22/2016 -
Community in Northern LibertiesWeWork Hard for Their Money
What it's like to work for WeWork “I drank the Kool-Aid and enjoyed the taste,” Rachel Wynn said. “But looking back it's a lot of smoke and mirrors.” Wynn is…
Shane English | 06/17/2016 -
News in Northern LibertiesLet There Be (LED) Light! Spring Garden Connector Street Is Getting ‘Done Up’ With New Light Fixtures
Northern Liberties liberated: The grimy stretch of Spring Garden St. that leads into Northern Liberties will soon be illuminated by a glowing metal garden hanging from the walls. If…
Shane English | 06/15/2016 -
Health in Northern LibertiesState Rep. Mike O’Brien Announces New Organ Donor Registration Initiative
On Thursday, May 19, State Representative Michael O’Brien joined organ transplant recipients and Gift of Life Donor Program President and CEO Howard M. Nathan at the Gift of Life headquarters…
Spirit Staff | 06/02/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesSee You at Liberty Lands Music Fest 2016 This Saturday
Liberty Lands (Third and Poplar Streets) will be the place for family-friendly fun this Saturday, June 4. The annual Liberty Lands Music Fest, hosted by Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA),…
Whitney Johnson | 06/01/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesCode For Philly: Local Techies Meet Up to Develop Apps and Innovate Together
It’s a Tuesday evening at the LocalHost (formerly Devnuts) building on North 3rd Street in Northern Liberties. The room is filled with couches and computer screens. As people begin to…
John Henry Scott | 05/23/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesWATCH: Philaderby Brings the Two Most Exciting Minutes in Sports to Northern Liberties
Photos and Video by Bob Burton Welcome to the Philaderby — Philadelphia’s premier Kentucky Derby Experience. The Kentucky Derby was simulcast on the Piazza’s large screen while attendees participated in…
Bob Burton | 05/13/2016 -
Community in Northern LibertiesPatience and Persistence in the Face of Bureaucracy
NLNA Looks At Quality of Life Issues at Recent Meeting As property values in the area rise, the rapid rate of development in Northern Liberties may be having the opposite…
John Henry Scott | 05/12/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesThe NFL of eSports: N3RD Street Gamers Bring Competitive Video Gaming to Philly
John Fazio, CEO of Northern Liberties software engineering company Jarvus Innovations (908B N. 3rd St.), has been looking to do something big with eSports (competitive video gaming) for more than…
John Henry Scott | 05/09/2016