Family
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EducationRiverward Catholic School’s Survival: Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad
It ain’t easy being a riverwarder is it? I’m talking to you Fishtown and Bridesburg, my two beloved bookends as you cap my Port Richmond from the south and the…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 05/16/2012 -
Family in FishtownIn Memory of Thomas John Lederer Sr. – A Family Remembers their Dad
Thomas John Lederer (born September 29, 1934) of Philadelphia, PA and Sea Isle City, N.J. died suddenly on Thursday, March 22, 2012 as he and his wife of 56…
Spirit Staff | 04/04/2012 -
Family
Irish and Proud? Find Out Why. The Genealogical Society Welcomes the Ulster Historical Foundation for a Lecture on Tracing Irish and Scots-Irish Roots
My cousin Joe spent a good bit of time researching the Kilpatrick family history. According to Joe, the Kilpatricks came from County Cork and settled in Conshohocken. The early settlers…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 03/14/2012 -
Family in Port RichmondWhere Ya from? “We’re from St. George’s”
My dad, Big Pat, is sitting on the floor in a suit at the bottom right. His mom, my grandmom Mary Emma is that red headed bombshell sitting in the…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 02/01/2012 -
Community in FishtownThe Fight Continues: The Strong Spirit of Saint Laurentius
To the beat of the Rocky Theme Song, the students and faculty of St. Laurentius School marched into the church hall Friday afternoon to show the public they would fight on.…
Spirit Staff | 01/25/2012 -
Family in FishtownOne Last Christmas Miracle A Deserving Family Feels True Generosity Thanks To An Anonymous Donor
“We’ll Have To Muddle Through Somehow” I am not sure why, but that lyric from “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” always gets me - something about the whole year…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 01/04/2012 -
Family in Fishtown
Keeping Christmas in Your Neighborhhod
The Holiday season is now in full swing. The promise of Christmas gifts sold at low prices on Black Friday crept even closer on the calendar this year, as most huge chain…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 12/07/2011 -
Family in FishtownDIY Personalized Gift Tags and Ornaments
I have 5 kids between the ages of 3 & 10, finding the right activity on cold, winter days can be a challenge. The right activity has to be appropriate…
Jenina Marie | 12/07/2011 -
Community in FishtownSecond Annual Girard Fest Promises Fun for the Entire Family
The end of summer is festival season. Last weekend saw the Lehigh Avenue Arts Festival, and this coming Saturday, thousands of residents and visitors will flock to Girard Avenue for…
Rebecca Rhoades | 09/21/2011