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Community in Fishtown
Fishtown Says Goodbye to Mary McCloskey
Mary, this is a very personal goodbye, and thank you for living your life the way you did. Mary McCloskey was unforgettable to anyone who was lucky enough to have met…
Rose Quinn | 01/11/2012 -
Community
School Closings: And So it Continues…
Our riverwards have been hit hard by the Archdiocese’s decisions to close Catholic Schools. The list now grows longer. Added to our past experiences with the closing of Holy Name,…
Spirit Staff | 01/11/2012 -
Community in FishtownWhat About St. Laurentius School in Fishtown?
On Friday, January 6, Catholics all over Philadelphia sat in waiting, anticipating important news from the Archdiocese. According to a press release issued by the Archdiocese, the Blue Ribbon Commission…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 01/11/2012 -
Community in Port RichmondCommunity Groups Celebrate Christmas in Port Richmond
It was the week of acronyms. On Thursday evening, the Friends of Campbell Square (FOCS) kept the tradition alive and held their annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at the park,…
spiritadmin | 12/21/2011 -
Community in Northern LibertiesChristmas Shopping in the Market
Tired of Saturday cartoons? Why not come down to the Spring Garden Indoor Antique and Village Flea Market any Saturday from 8AM until 4PM! Every Saturday morning from November through…
Landon Small | 12/07/2011 -
Community in FishtownShovel … Check. Trees … Check. Tighter-knit Communities … CHECK!
The Philly Tree People and other various tree tender groups planted hundreds of trees in Fishtown, Port Richmond, Northern Liberties, Kensington and other parts of Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday.…
Landon Small | 11/30/2011 -
Community in Port RichmondTime to Jingle Those Bells in Memory of Pete Hanlon on December 3rd
The Pete Hanlon Jingle Bell Run/Walk has become quite the tradition in Port Richmond, always held the first Saturday in December. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk was started to honor the…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 11/16/2011 -
Community in FishtownT-H-E G-R-E-A-T F-I-S-H-T-O-W-N S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E
Transcendence. To most this word may define a being that exceeds normal limits, but to Rachel Kaiser, it was 12, daunting letters that stood between her and spelling bee glory.…
Landon Small | 11/02/2011 -
Community in Port Richmond
Give Back to the Community: In Memory of Billy Panas, Jr.
We all remember that tragic evening on November 21, 2009 when Billy Panas was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer near Stokley Playground. Billy’s tragic death severely shook his family…
Abigail Saunders | 10/26/2011 -
Community in FishtownFishtown Remembers “The Cutman”
In memory of the late Stan “The Cutman” Maliszewski, people will be able to mark their name in history at the Shissler Rec by personalizing a brick on the path…
Spirit Staff | 10/12/2011 -
A&E in Fishtown
Honey, What’s for Dinner?
I don't know about you, but sometimes I'm just at a loss for what to make for dinner and I want to break free and have someone else plan the…
Spirit Staff | 09/28/2011 -
Community in Kensington
Community Benefits from Special Services District
Penn Treaty Special Services Department or (PTSSD) is an organization formed under a Community Benefits Agreement with the SugarHouse Casino to award grants to local organizations that give back to…
Abigail Saunders | 09/28/2011