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Community in FishtownPlans for Adaire Schoolyard, Fishtown Rec and “Swimmo” Take Shape After Meeting
Public space improvements are currently in the works for Fishtown, as the Adaire Elementary schoolyard, the Fishtown Recreation Center, and the Lederer Pool, commonly referred to as the “Swimmo”, are…
Patrick Clark | 05/26/2016 -
A&E in FishtownPunch Line Philly, Live Nation’s Newest Comedy Club, Tickets On Sale Now!
For Fishtown residents, live comedy is about to become local. Almost a year after the opening of the Fillmore, Live Nation Comedy has announced the opening of the city’s first…
Madison Hall | 05/26/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownMore Than a Dream: Girard Dream Garden Blossoms In Budding Community
A garden blooms on Girard Avenue, hidden in plain sight. Across the street from the Aldi, below the inspiring faces of Martin Luther King Jr, Ella Baker, Frederick Douglas and…
Joe Palinsky | 05/25/2016 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie: 7 Day Forecast (May 25-May 31)
We had a lot of weather thrown at us last week: We enjoyed 70s and sunshine and got depressed in the 50s and rain. This week we take a step…
Accu-Reggie | 05/25/2016 -
Features in FishtownLutheran Settlement House Awards Ceremony Honors “Women of Courage”
More than 350 people gathered at the Crystal Tea Room of the Wanamaker Building for the 11th annual Lutheran Settlement House Women of Courage awards ceremony and luncheon on Wednesday,…
Patrick Clark | 05/25/2016 -
A&E in FishtownPHOTOS: The 2016 PFCU Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival
The New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and the East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA) teamed up for another year of the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival…
Spirit Staff | 05/25/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonWelcome to the Neighborhood: PFCU, Mural Arts Unveil New Public Work as a Tribute East
One year ago the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) announced a partnership with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and plans to commission a mural that would be emblematic of the…
Max Pulcini | 05/25/2016 -
Features in Olde RichmondThe Local Lens
Cione Field at Lehigh and Aramingo used to be one of those special places where one could enjoy the gentle breezes of spring and summer while sitting on a bench…
Thom Nickels | 05/24/2016 -
Features in Cecil B. MooreKnow Your History: Cecil B. Moore, Great Philadelphia Civil Rights Leader
Cecil B. Moore impacted the city of Philadelphia in significant enough of a way to have a street renamed in his honor. Moore was living in the city during a…
Spencer Homan | 05/23/2016 -
Features in KensingtonDevelopment News: Know What Buildings Are Popping up on Your Block
Two homes are under construction at 1509 - 1511 North Howard Street in Kensington in place of what used to be a vacant lot. The homes are situated next to…
Thomas Beck | 05/23/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesCode For Philly: Local Techies Meet Up to Develop Apps and Innovate Together
It’s a Tuesday evening at the LocalHost (formerly Devnuts) building on North 3rd Street in Northern Liberties. The room is filled with couches and computer screens. As people begin to…
John Henry Scott | 05/23/2016 -
A&E in FrancisvilleRanch Records: Francisville Home to Cassette-Based Independent Label
Sam Rudich has been living in his house on Vineyard Street in Francisville for 6 years. “Honestly it was here and it was cheap. I’ve always liked it. I’ve watched…
Sean Kearney | 05/23/2016