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Gardening in Northern LibertiesNeighbors Invited in Northern Liberties to Help Bodine HS With Garden Planting
Bodine High School located on 1101 N 4th Street invites neighbors to be involved in their new schoolyard project from 8AM to Noon on Friday, November 6. According to NLNA’s…
Thomas Weir | 10/29/2015 -
Health in Northern LibertiesPenn Herb Co. Re-Opens Its Doors After Three Years Away From Northern Liberties
After a few years away from the neighborhood, The Penn Herb Co. — a shop specializing in vitamins, herbs and natural remedies — is set to re-open in Northern Liberties.…
Thomas Weir | 10/12/2015 -
Food in Northern LibertiesPYT Leaves the Piazza, Emmanuelle Closes Suddenly
After over half a decade at the Piazza, PYT has closed and made plans to move to a new location. Their new site is right across the street from the…
Ben Smolin | 10/07/2015 -
Local Business in Northern LibertiesConstruction Begins at Former Ortlieb’s Brewery Site
Construction has begun on a new project that will reside at the former location of Ortlieb's Brewery at the corner of 3rd and Poplar in Northern Liberties. Henry Ortlieb started brewing…
Ben Smolin | 10/05/2015 -
Education in Northern LibertiesJust Like B. Hop: Joe Hand Gym Produces Champions of All Ages
One of the biggest problems facing the youth of major cities like Philadelphia is a lack of viable after school programs. Sure, money is a big factor and sports and…
Ptah Gabrie | 10/02/2015 -
Crime in Northern LibertiesDelivery Driver Robberies Sweep Northern Liberties and South Kensington
Another victim in a string of robberies in Northern Liberties and South Kensington was attacked on Monday. The robberies began last week and have so far claimed four victims —…
Ptah Gabrie | 09/25/2015 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesMarky Mark Wahlberg Comes to NoLibs to Promote Burger Joint
Marky Mark (or Mark Wahlberg for those of you born after 1994) was in Northern Liberties promoting his family-owned burger joint, Wahlburgers, today. The mega-star and convicted felon was serving…
Max Pulcini | 09/24/2015 -
Community in Northern LibertiesHow Will the Papal Visit Affect Northern Liberties?
Pope Francis is nearly here after months of announcements being made, half of the announcements being revoked or changed, fake information leaks, delayed press conferences and more. While the official…
Ben Smolin | 09/21/2015 -
Crime in Northern LibertiesPolice Look for Man who Stole from Inside NoLibs Garage
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who stole from a car while it was parked inside a garage in Northern Liberties. On September 4 around…
Ben Smolin | 09/17/2015 -
Community in Northern LibertiesSquilla Introduces Legislation to Increase Number of Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
Councilman Mark Squilla has introduced new legislation that would require all existing and future single-occupant restrooms to be designated as gender-neutral. Many city-owned single-occupant restrooms are already designated as gender-neutral…
Ben Smolin | 09/10/2015 -
Community in Northern LibertiesN3rd Street Celebrates First Birthday
Although the nickname had been floating around for a couple of years beforehand, N3rd Street became official last year. On 3rd Street in between Girard and Market, it's home to a…
Ben Smolin | 09/08/2015 -
Crime in Northern LibertiesPolice Looking for Suspect who Robbed Subway with Handgun
Police are asking for help in identifying a male suspect for a gunpoint robbery. The man robbed the Subway store at 529 Spring Garden St. around 9:50 PM on Tuesday,…
Ben Smolin | 09/04/2015