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CommunityPenn Treaty Park Renovations Ready for Summer
On June 14th, at noon, a dedication ceremony will cap a two-year journey at Penn Treaty Park that has seen an old, flood-prone playground revamped into a brand new, ADA-accessible…
Max Weinstein | 06/08/2017 -
Community in FishtownFriends and Flea Markets: Friends of Penn Treaty School Hold Flea Market & Craft Sale
Friends of Penn Treaty School held its 2nd Annual Flea Market and Craft Sale on Saturday, June 2 along the outside of Penn Treaty School (600 E. Thompson St.).…
Shealyn Kilroy | 06/07/2017 -
CommunityTROUBLE INTERSECTIONS: A Meeting of Bad Driving and Increasing Poulation
During the past few months, Spirit News has closely examined issues involving streets in the Riverwards. In this installment, we look at some of the problem intersections throughout our…
Steve Bohnel | 06/07/2017 -
A&EWEEKEND PHOTOS: Atonement Church and By My Side Community Block Party & NoLibs Music Festival
All photos by Roman Blazic It was a fun-filled weekend in the Riverwards as the beautiful weather made for some family-friednly events in the neighborhoods. Atonement Church and By My…
Roman Blazic | 06/07/2017 -
CommunityWorkforce Housing Rises At the Edge of Northern Liberties
13 housing units in East Poplar, specially earmarked for people of moderate income, were unveiled in a May 24th dedication ceremony. The homes are a result of the City Council’s…
Max Weinstein | 06/06/2017 -
Community in Harrowgate24th District Officers Awarded in Annual Banquet
The 24th Police District Advisory Council honored its district’s best officers and community members during the past calendar year in a banquet at Romano’s Catering in Juniata Park Wednesday…
Steve Bohnel | 06/01/2017 -
Community in KensingtonWitchcraft as Diverse as the Community It Serves
In earlier social structures, priests would do most of their work outdoors and among their community, acting as therapist, doctor and agony aunt. Now, after so much of the…
Sean Barrett | 06/01/2017 -
Community in FishtownElm Tree Post #88 Continues Memorial Day Tradition
For the 98th consecutive year, the Elm Tree Post #88 held Memorial Day services at Palmer Cemetery. Following 8AM mass at Holy Name Church, the annual ceremony began…
Roman Blazic | 05/31/2017 -
Community in FairmountFairmount Civic Association Meeting Addresses Voter Turnout, Trolley Route Construction
The Fairmount Civic Association (FCA) held its monthly meeting May 25th at the City School (860 N. 24th Street). This month’s agenda included announcements from City Commissioner Lisa Deely and…
Sean Kearney | 05/30/2017 -
CommunityMemorial Day “Decoration” Ceremony Honors Soldiers From All Eras at Laurel Hill Cemetery
On Sunday, May 28, Laurel Hill Cemetery held their Decoration Day Parade, an annual Memorial Day tradition which invites people of all ages to come and honor both fallen and…
Shealyn Kilroy | 05/29/2017 -
CommunityAre We In Jersey? Possible Roundabout Coming to Busy Riverwards Intersection
The intersection of Frankford and Trenton avenues and York Street is typically busy, as hundreds of cars merge daily into what Spirit News defines as the meeting point of…
Steve Bohnel | 05/25/2017 -
CommunitySt. Anne’s Senior Center to Cut Staff and Hours
A senior center that has served the Olde Richmond and surrounding communities since the late 1970s will be laying off four employees and reducing both its hours of operation…
Steve Bohnel | 05/25/2017