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Community in FishtownPenn Treaty Middle School Celebrates Spirit Field Day
On May 24, 2012 Penn Treaty Middle School held its first annual Spirit Field Day at Fishtown’s own, Hetzell’s Field (many thanks to Arty Dolan). Aside from a late afternoon…
Spirit Staff | 06/13/2012 -
CommunityStudents Discuss Bullying
On May 24, 2012, State Representative John Taylor came to Mother of Divine Grace School to talk with the 8th grade students about the topic of bullying. After going to…
Spirit Staff | 06/13/2012 -
A&E in FishtownAngler Movement Studio
Walking up to Angler Movement Studio, you feel as though you are being transported to a hidden paradise, one that feels simultaneously serene yet full of energy. The sound of…
Megan Angelino | 06/13/2012 -
Community in Port RichmondFly Your Flag: Port Richmond Memorial Day Parade This Monday
Are you ready for the Memorial Day Parade in Port Richmond? Here’s all the information you will need to plan and get set for one of Port Richmond’s longest and…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 05/23/2012 -
Community in BridesburgRemembrance and Tradition: The Bridesburg Memorial Day Parade
August 15, 1945, Japan surrenders...the men and women of World War II begin to make their way home; the war is officially over. Bridesburg, Pennsylvania, the year is 1946…the men…
Teresa E. Cancelliere | 05/23/2012 -
Community in BridesburgBridesburg: The Old and New Frontier
Steve Kozakowski sheds light on the history and significance of Bridesburg A friend of mine named John, who was originally from Kensington, recently moved to Bridesburg. The last time I…
Spirit Staff | 05/16/2012 -
Community in FishtownThe Boy Who Loved Trees
A Perfect Testament to Paul Malvey “And the boy loved the tree...very much. And the tree was happy.” – Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree This week marked the six-month anniversary…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 05/09/2012 -
Community in FishtownOne School’s Momentum
The First Annual St. LauRUNtius 5K Race Kicks Off A Series Of Support Initiatives With the ups and downs St. Laurentius has had this year, it is an understatement to…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/25/2012 -
Community in Port RichmondThe Ladies of Port Richmond Need Your Sneakers
Mary Louise Leuters has been living in Port Richmond with her husband Jerry for over 40 years. She spends most of her time and energy on her Presidential duties for…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/25/2012 -
Community in BridesburgBridesburg Cougars Celebrate 40 years
You can’t help but notice when you’re traveling on Richmond Street from Port Richmond into Bridesburg that you’ve entered into Cougar Country. The well kept, always crowded fields in the…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 04/25/2012 -
Community in KensingtonA Day Of Honor And Remembrance – Local Neighbors Gather to Pay Tribute to Our Lost and Injured Heroes
Residents of East Kensington and surrounding neighborhoods observed Sunday, April 15th as a day of honor and remembrance for the fallen and injured firefighters and all those impacted by the…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/18/2012 -
Community in FishtownPhilly Portholes Project Calls For Neighbors To Help Tell Riverward History
There has been a lot of talk for decades about connecting Philadelphia residents to their waterfront. With a slugging national economy, Philadelphia is a surprisingly stable city. Since most of…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/18/2012