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Community in FishtownChristmas in the Riverwards
The holiday season is in full effect in the neighborhoods with plenty of cheer all across the community. On Wed., December 10, Santa Claus will join Rizzo PAL Adopt-a-Center Partners,…
Roman Blazic | 12/17/2014 -
Family in Northern LibertiesLocal Girls Choir Teaches Social Change Through Song in Kensington and Northern Liberties
While growing up in Baltimore, current Fishtown resident Alysia Lee was a bit of a problem child with a lot of attitude. “As a kid, I was really smart mouthed…
Max Pulcini | 10/08/2014 -
Family
Our Most Undervalued Resource
My epiphany started with my front door and my washer and ended with me putting a knee brace on a freshman. OK, admit it…you’re curious where the heck this is…
Frank Stepnowski | 10/08/2014 -
Community in Port RichmondCommunity Group Update: Friends of Cione
Persistence is a quality some organizations lack. They strike up a seemingly great idea for a seemingly great cause, rally together and dream up big plans. But when push comes…
Max Pulcini | 10/01/2014 -
Community in FishtownCaring for Two Decades: Pat Cain’s We Care Soccer Camp Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
This summer, We Care Soccer Camp celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Started in 1994, the camp was conceived and is still run by Fishtown coach Pat Cain. Most summers, We Care…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 08/20/2014 -
Family in Port RichmondSt. Anne’s Falcons Have Got Game: Local CYO Program Taking Sign Ups Now
As football, America’s Game, continues to receive more and more well-publicized flack from critics and former players who find the sport risky, a group of local football coaches wants to…
Max Pulcini | 07/23/2014 -
Family in Port RichmondLeprechauns Sports Association Keeps Tradition Alive in Port Richmond
For more than 50 years the Leprechauns Sports Association has brought a winning tradition to the young and budding athletes of the River Wards. John “Herbie” Smith founded the non-profit…
Max Pulcini | 07/16/2014 -
Community in KensingtonFriends of Hagert Playground Planning For the Future
If you ask Julius Rivera about a playground’s role in community building, he’ll tell you that it is an essential space and a special place. “Step into my office,” Rivera…
Max Pulcini | 05/21/2014 -
A&E in Port Richmond
2014 Lehigh Avenue Arts Festival Set to Feature First Ever Philly Puff
While this may have been the winter of our discontent, the Portside Arts Center is dialing up the annual Lehigh Avenue Arts Festival a few months earlier than usual to…
Max Pulcini | 04/23/2014 -
Family in Fishtown
In Memory of Lacey Gallagher: A Heartfelt Message
Lacey Gallagher will forever be in our hearts and minds. Her spirit lives on and her kind, caring and genuine nature will continue to be a part of this community. …
Denise and Frank Gallagher | 02/12/2014 -
Family in FishtownCommunity Gathers at 10th Annual Holy Name Community Communion Breakfast
Every year, the men's and women's Ancient Order of Hibernians (A.O.H. and L.A.O.H.), Division 51, gather to celebrate and award their most influential members and supporters. Throughout the year, this organization…
Spirit Staff | 01/16/2013 -
Family in FishtownYes! And…Camp!
Summer Theatre Camp Once Again Offers Alternative Summer Fun at Atonement Once again, this summer Atonement Lutheran Church will host a summer Theatre Camp for children in Fishtown and surrounding…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 06/20/2012