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Community in FairmountPHOTOS: Annual Fairmount Tree Lighting
The Fairmount Civic Association held its annual lighting ceremony at the Stillman Garden, on the southwestern corner of Parrish and Stillman, on Saturday, December 3rd. Community members, families…
Matthew Albasi | 12/07/2016 -
CommunityWhat the Heck is a Sepviva?!
“What the heck is a Sepviva?” Many have wondered about the mysterious street name that does not sound like an actual word. Even Spirit News reporter Bob Stewart was…
Spencer Homan | 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 KensingtonAmerican Street: Open Houses Explain What’s In Store for South Kensington Corridor
The American Street Improvement Project is a federally funded initiative facilitated by the City of Philadelphia to redesign 1.9 miles of North American Street from Girard to Indiana Avenue.…
John Henry Scott | 12/02/2016 -
Community in Olde RichmondCrime Blocks: Olde Richmond Residents Discuss How to Avert Gun Violence Following Shooting
On November 7th, a teenager was fatally shot at the corner of Trenton and Firth in Olde Richmond. According to Dan Martino, a community organizer with the Olde Richmond Civic…
John Henry Scott | 11/30/2016 -
Community in Cecil B. MooreRebuild Initiative: Mayor and City Council Announce $100 Million Grant For Neighborhood Spaces
Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council announced an early Christmas present in a press conference held at the Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center on Monday, November 21st. The…
Ruthann Alexander | 11/30/2016 -
Community in BridesburgBeing Black in Bridesburg
The death threat written in ketchup on her concrete steps confused four-year-old Jazmen Merritt. “I just remember thinking, ‘That’s not what ketchup’s for,’” Merritt, now 24, recalled recently. More death…
Andrew Mark Corkery and Bob Stewart | 11/30/2016 -
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 -
Community26th District Seeking Donations for Children’s Christmas Party
The holidays are fast approaching and we are requesting donations to make our annual Holiday Gift Drive a success. Last year, due to kindness of donors, the 26th Police District…
Spirit Staff | 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 -
CommunityPECO Investing $1.1 Million in Tree Trimming to Keep the Lights On for More Than 190,000 Customers in Philadelphia
PECO customers in Philadelphia will benefit from a $1.1 million investment to trim trees and remove vegetation along 335 miles of aerial electric lines. This work, currently underway, will…
Spirit Staff | 11/16/2016 -
A&E in Port RichmondRichmond Library Branch Celebrates Local Creativity with Neighborhood Art Show
Residents of Port Richmond and the surrounding area flocked into the Richmond Branch Library (2987 Almond St) on the evening of November 4th as it hosted a unique event that…
James Rennie | 11/10/2016