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Features in FishtownFaithful Laurentians Hold Vigil Outside St. Laurentius Church For Orlando Victims
“We usually gather here to pray for them to open the doors, but today we put that aside to pray for the victims, the survivors, the families and friends and…
Megan Matuzak | 06/22/2016 -
Education in Spring GardenCommunity College of Philadelphia Looks to Broaden Foreign Enrollment With New Residence Buildings
The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) noticed a slight dip in enrollment during the 2014-2015 academic year. One way the college plans on boosting enrollment past their peak of…
Whitney Johnson | 06/22/2016 -
Features in Strawberry MansionStrawberry Mansion Tennis Association “Serving Up” Sports in North Philly
On a recent Sunday morning at a few minutes before 9AM, the sky is clear and the air is comfortable, but a bit too warm to be called cool.…
Mark Brakeman | 06/22/2016 -
Community in North CentralCelebrating Juneteenth: Residents of North Philly Remember the End of Slavery in the United States
Families gathered inside Cecil B. Moore Library to commemorate Juneteenth by learning how to play drums and learn about the legacy of emancipation in Texas. Members from the…
Ruthann Alexander | 06/22/2016 -
Features in FairmountFairwear: Clothing That Combines Recreation and Responsibility
Balance between work and play is paramount for Lou Pollack — especially when he’s designing products for his company Fairwear. Fairwear produces office-appropriate apparel made with materials typically reserved…
Grace Shallow | 06/22/2016 -
Features in North CentralHazmat Laundromat: What’s Up With This Solvent Leak at a Glenwood Ave. Industrial Site
Chlorinated solvents have contaminated soil and groundwater at 2207 West Glenwood Avenue, just south of 22nd & Dauphin Streets. Arbill Industries formerly ran an industrial laundry facility at that site.…
Jack Grauer | 06/22/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondBait & Switch: New Seafood Restaurant Lands in Port Richmond
It’s officially summer, so why not head to the beach? It's nice to get out of the city, feel the sea breeze pushing an ocean mist into your face, dig…
Michael Antonio Castaneda | 06/22/2016 -
Features in FishtownHeffe Tacos Cites “HEARTLESS City of Philadelphia L&I Dept.” and Gentrification as Reasons For Beer Garden Shutdown
As previously reported by Spirit News, local taco joint Heffe was set to be home to a pop-up beer garden for a good chunk of the summer season. However, the…
Jordyn Cordner | 06/21/2016 -
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Community in Northern LibertiesWeWork Hard for Their Money
What it's like to work for WeWork “I drank the Kool-Aid and enjoyed the taste,” Rachel Wynn said. “But looking back it's a lot of smoke and mirrors.” Wynn is…
Shane English | 06/17/2016 -
Crime in FishtownVIDEO: Watch as Party Gets Rowdy and Breaks Into a Violent Brawl Outside of Yards Brewery on Delaware Ave.
We do a lot of internet searching at Spirit News, and sometimes we find something pretty whacky. This video certainly qualifies as such... [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2U5VODSapk[/embed] This video posted on LiveLeak yesterday…
Max Pulcini | 06/17/2016 -
Education in FrancisvilleNational Liberty Museum Hosts Year-end Celebration of Young Heroes Outreach Program at Girard College
Chants echoed throughout Girard College’s gymnasium on Saturday, June 4. The words “Young Heroes, thank you,” were just some of the chants that rang out as students and teachers from…
Danielle Nelson | 06/15/2016