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Community in FishtownHere’s Some Photos from last Saturday’s Halloween Hoe Down at Penn Treaty Park
Here are some photos from last Saturday's third annual Halloween Hoedown at Penn Treaty Park.
Roman Blazic | 10/28/2015 -
Community in BridesburgThe Importance of Play: Councilman Henon Introduces Newly Renovated Bridesburg Rec Playground
Bobby Henon, Philadelphia’s Councilman of the 6th District, made his way up the sidewalk at the Bridesburg Rec Center on a dreary Tuesday afternoon. Striding to the rec center’s playground,…
Max Pulcini | 10/07/2015 -
Community in Port RichmondTailgating for the Pope? St. George Welcomes Word Meeting of Families with a Party of Their Own
Philly is known for its rowdy tailgate parties. Whether it’s going down to the Jetro parking lot before Eagles and Phillies games, or setting up in stadium parking for concerts…
Max Pulcini | 09/16/2015 -
A&EAuthor Cherrelle Shelton Signing Books at Port Richmond Books
Author Cherrelle Shelton will be signing her new book Feedies and the Litter Bug at Port Richmond Books (3037 Richmond St) on Saturday, September 12, from 2 to 4 PM Shelton is from…
Ben Smolin | 09/11/2015 -
Community in FishtownRemembering Moon Mullen
Seeing a funeral procession is, for me at least, slightly unnerving. It’s hard to not feel like you are an unwelcome intruder on a private situation, like making eye contact…
Ben Smolin | 09/10/2015 -
Community in Port RichmondWomen’s Community Revitalization Project Breaks Ground on Grace Townhouses in Port Richmond
Last week, on a sweltering Friday evening in Port Richmond, the congregation of Firm Hope Baptist Church, the Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) and three elected officials processed in song…
Megan Matuzak | 09/09/2015 -
Community in FishtownBack to School Supply Drive
We teamed up with the Friends of Adaire to put on a Back to School Supply Drive! We'll take whatever you have, pens, pencils, glue, paper, laptops, tablets, cleaning supplies, gym…
Ben Smolin | 09/08/2015 -
Community in Port RichmondThe Block Church Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Block Church announced a three-service celebration of their one year anniversary called "ONE." The celebration will be held at Richmond Hall (2619 E. Indiana Ave) on Sunday, September 13. There…
Ben Smolin | 09/04/2015 -
A&EAct II September, 2015
Finally, after too long of a wait, Cabaret is returning to the Prince Theater at Broad & Chestnut Streets! The grand opening celebration on Friday, September 18 will feature Karen…
Ben Smolin | 09/04/2015 -
A&E in KensingtonFree Screening of “Girlhood” at KCAPA
As part of their Movies on the Block program, Philadelphia Film Society partnered with Kensington Highschool for the Creative and Performing Arts (KCAPA), Fishtown Neighbors Association, Philadelphia Education Fund and…
Ben Smolin | 09/02/2015 -
EducationAn Open Letter to Parents and Students as We Go Back to School
Students, let me invite you into my classroom on the first day of school. Every year, after the usual housecleaning of learning names, checking schedules and introducing ourselves, I shut…
Frank Stepnowski | 09/02/2015 -
CommunityRiverCity Returns to Fishtown
The Fishtown Neighbors Association has once again teamed up with the Department of Parks and Recreation to present the 8th annual RiverCity Festival on Saturday, October 10, from 12-6 PM…
Ben Smolin | 08/31/2015