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Community in FishtownA Fish Out of Water Part Two: Class and Sustainability
“A Fish Out of Water” is our ongoing series describing the similarities between Fishtown and a community in London called Shoreditch. The series will explain how these communities have adapted…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 07/02/2015 -
Community in Northern LibertiesThe Mystery Of The Misfit Tree In NoLibs
Back in 2011, there was a random tree growing in the middle of the "street" on the 800-block of Leithgow Street, as discovered by Naked Philly during a period of…
K. Andrew Deffley | 07/01/2015 -
CommunityToday In Missing Pets On The Internet: Reyna the Conure Parrot
Yesterday it was a lost dog on Reddit. Today it's a lost parrot on Craigslist. Come on folks, keep an eye on your pets! (But if your dog is really cute…
Joshua Albert | 06/30/2015 -
Community in Northern LibertiesTwo Zoning Meetings You Should Know About-NoLibs Tonight, South Kenzo Tomorrow
There's a zoning meeting to discuss the following issues and proposals at the Northern Liberties Community Center tonight at 6:30 PM. 6:30 - 517-33 Poplar – I2 – Masada Builders…
Joshua Albert | 06/29/2015 -
Community in FishtownThe Vatican Also Thinks Fishtown Isn’t Religious Anymore and They Kind of Have a Point
Higher-ups at the Catholic Church in Rome have come out in support of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (AOP’s) prior decision to demolish St. Laurentius Church and sell the real estate on…
Spirit Staff | 06/25/2015 -
Community in Port RichmondPaws and Awws: Abandoned Pit Bulls Rescued from Port Richmond Scrap Yard
Things are looking up for a pair of adorable pit bull puppies who were left stranded at a PGW scrap yard thanks to a Port Richmond resident who alerted the…
K. Andrew Deffley | 06/24/2015 -
Community in FishtownStorms Cause Building Collapse, Hospitalizing Four
As per a CBS Philly Report, Police say four people were taken to Hahnemann Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a building partially collapsed in the Fishtown section of the…
Spirit Staff | 06/24/2015 -
Community in FishtownDo You Think Fishtown Is A Slum? The Vatican Does, According To Documents
While Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Archbishop Charles Chaput were getting settled in Rome to discuss the upcoming Papal visit, The Vatican was sending out PDFs explaining their reasons why…
Max Pulcini | 06/23/2015 -
CommunityMAP: Where to Find Our Weekly Publication!
We've got some good news, folks. Starting with tomorrow's issue, we'll be launching a brand new design. You can look for it at any of our distribution points. Where can…
Max Pulcini | 06/23/2015 -
Community in FishtownContractors Remove New Brick Samples From St. Laurentius
A white and blue pickup truck labeled “Joseph Dugan Inc.” parked on Memphis Street near its intersection with Berks early on Monday morning, accompanied by a color-coordinated cherry picker crane.…
Jack Grauer | 06/22/2015 -
Community in FishtownGaul Street Block Party Celebrates the Old and New
The annual Gaul Street Block Party is a tradition that residents along the 600 block of Gaul St. anticipate all year long. The neighbors here reflect the changing demographic of…
Ptah Gabrie | 06/22/2015 -
Community in KensingtonKensington Urban Closing to be Postponed One Year
District officials announced Tuesday that the merger of Kensington Urban Education High School and Kensington International Business High School will be postponed by one year in order to keep the…
K. Andrew Deffley | 06/17/2015