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A&E in FishtownA Comedy Club Walks into Fishtown… Punch Line Philly Celebrates Grand Opening
Punch Line Philly, the city’s newest comedy club, located adjacent to the Fillmore Philadelphia, hosted its grand opening on Friday, July 8. After a successful soft opening the week prior,…
Michael Hanisco | 07/14/2016 -
Community in KensingtonBeer Me! ULI Philadelphia Panel Examines the Role of Beer in Neighborhood Development
Like a good neighbor, a brewery is there. That sums up the sentiment of a unique event hosted last week by the Philadelphia chapter of the Urban Land Institute.…
Michael Hanisco | 07/14/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownULI Panel, Crime & Punishment Brewing Co. Weigh In On How Breweries Impact Community Development
A unique event hosted this month by the Philadelphia chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) featured a roundtable discussion on the impact of breweries and brewpubs on neighborhood…
Michael Hanisco | 07/14/2016 -
Features in KensingtonPhilly Coalition for REAL Justice Marched to “Shut Down” Local Police Districts
REPORTER’S NOTE: A complete video of this protest can be found on our Facebook page. The language used by the protesters was often fiery. There was anger and there were…
Shane English | 07/14/2016 -
FeaturesPenn’s Garden Development News: Find Out What’s Being Built on Your Block
Francisville Several weeks ago, the Land Bank released a request for proposal (RFP) for eight vacant properties in Francisville, specifically near 19th and Brown Streets. This is the Land Bank’s…
Thomas Beck | 07/06/2016 -
Features in Strawberry MansionStrawberry Green: City Driving Range Stands Out, Creates Community in North Philadelphia Neighborhoods
For some, the word “golf” may conjure images of khaki-clad, middle-aged men; sprawling, suburban courses; and country-club conversation. But the imagery is much different at Strawberry Green Driving Range. Located…
Jen Colletta | 07/06/2016 -
FeaturesRiverwards Development News: Find Out What’s Being Built on Your Block
Fishtown On Tuesday, June 21, members of the Fishtown community voted 71 - 68 in favor of constructing a 50-foot-high mixed-use building at 1405 Frankford Avenue. The site encompasses a…
Thomas Beck | 07/06/2016 -
Features in KensingtonKnow Your History! The Riverwards and King George’s War
The local neighborhoods of Philadelphia are often forgotten in American history, along with the leaders of the area. However, this region played a substantial role in many national and international…
Spencer Homan | 07/06/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonKCFC and Nodding Head Brewery To Unveil New Beer Garden on July 16
Kensington Gardens, a new beer garden sponsored by Kensington Community Food Co-op (KCFC), is set to host its opening event on July 16, from 5-10PM. Nodding Head Brewery will pour…
Shane English | 07/06/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesHeARTs in the ‘Hood: Fishtown Artist Amberella Pours Her Heart onto Philly Streets
If you could tell the world what is in your heart, what would you say? Would you even have the guts? That’s the idea behind a daring new body of…
Michael Hanisco | 07/06/2016 -
Community#ThinkBroad: North Broad Renaissance Offers It’s 5-Year Strategic Plan for Large Stretch of Broad St.
The North Broad Renaissance announced its five-year-plan to revitalize the stretch of North Broad Street between City Hall and Germantown Avenue on Tuesday, June 28. The North Broad Renaissance’s proposal…
Shane English | 07/06/2016 -
Features in KensingtonNO DUMPING! An Investigative Report on Illegal Dumping in the Kensington “Mega Lots”
Monday, April 9, 2012 is a date many people awake during the early morning hours in Kensington will remember. I was beginning my day at 3AM about a mile away…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/06/2016