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Community in FairmountThe Lemon Hill Neighbors Association Organizes Cleanup in East Fairmount Park
All photos by Rachel Wisniewski Shaun Cerborino, 26, has lived in Fairmount for two years now. In that time, he has walked his dog through Lemon Hill almost…
Rachel Wisniewski | 03/15/2017 -
CommunityPTSSD to Award More Than $135,000 in Grants and Sponsorships at March 2017 Meeting
The Penn Treaty Special Services District (Penn Treaty SSD) is proud to announce Grants and Sponsorships to the following recipients: 1. Friends of Penn Treaty Park — $60,000 to support…
Spirit Staff | 03/10/2017 -
Community in FishtownCommunity Leaders and City Officials Discuss Fishtown Playground Plans, Meeting Set For Next Tuesday
About a dozen officials from community groups, local and city organizations gathered around a small table in the computer lab of the Fishtown Recreation Center Tuesday night. Their mission: finalize…
Steve Bohnel | 03/09/2017 -
CommunityRep. Curtis Thomas Hosts Public Sector Job Fair
State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas held a public sector job fair on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the former Wakisha School (900 Jefferson St.), continuing his efforts to connect constituents with…
Patrick Clark | 03/08/2017 -
Community in BrewerytownPlay-A-Palooza: Smith Memorial Playground set to hold outdoor playground grand opening party
As spring fever spreads, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse (3500 Reservoir Drive) plans to celebrate Play-A-Palooza, its seasonal playground grand opening party which will take place on Saturday, March 25.…
James Rennie | 03/08/2017 -
Community49 Bus Route: SEPTA announces update on proposed bus route providing service to University City
On Tuesday, February 28, SEPTA held a community meeting where representatives shared more details about the proposed 49 bus route that would run through Brewerytown, Fairmount, Grays Ferry and University…
Thomas Beck | 03/08/2017 -
Community in FishtownPenn Treaty Development News
Last week Spirit News reported on a rendering we obtained that appeared to show plans for a hotel in the lot next to Penn Treaty Park. We reached out to…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/08/2017 -
Community in FishtownCoded Collaboration: Coded By Kids Comes to Area Schools to Provide Students Free Tech Education
Many schools teach foreign languages to their students, including Spanish, French and Mandarin. Modern technology has also developed a new language, coding, that is responsible for creating computer programs for…
Shealyn Kilroy | 03/01/2017 -
Community in Strawberry MansionLest We Forget: Historic Strawberry Mansion Hosts Black History Month Exhibit
Once, while searching for artifacts with a group interested in Civil War history, someone threw J. Justin Ragsdale a metal object. “Hey J, I know you’re interested in these horse…
Grace Shallow | 03/01/2017 -
Community in FairmountFCA Meeting: Fairmount Civic Association Holds February Meeting
As the weather is delivering to us a medley of different seasons, the Fairmount Civic Association heard about a miscellany of issues at its monthly meeting on February 23rd. Two…
Mark Brakeman | 03/01/2017 -
A&EManual Motorized Mayhem: Preparation is Underway for the 2017 Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival
Are you crazy and creative? Are you driven? Are you willing to allow your eccentric behavior to be the force of operation? If so, registration is now open for the…
Shealyn Kilroy | 03/01/2017 -
Community in FishtownZoning Data: Data Shows That ZBA Has Overridden FNA Community Vote More Last Year Than Previous Two Years Combined
When Fishtown residents care about the legitimacy of a zoning variance, they tend to make their voices heard at community meetings. Typically the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) follows their…
Steve Bohnel | 03/01/2017