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I headed to the mountains of western Pennsylvania for a spiritual retreat via a Martz bus crammed with students returning to school after Easter weekend. It was not a pleasant…
Thom Nickels | 04/11/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownKnow Your History! Otto Wolf, Architect of More Than 60 Buildings in North Philly
Although small in total land-area, Brewerytown is known for its distinct location, architecture, and history. Most people can assume how this Philadelphia neighborhood earned its name, but who is responsible…
Spencer Homan | 04/11/2016 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Peaches and Brie Grilled Cheese for One
My lengthy spring break was last week — the final generous stretch of time off until I take a several month hiatus from work to have baby number two in…
Casey Ann Beck | 04/11/2016 -
A&E in BrewerytownFound Theater: Brewerytown Residents Act, Direct in New Theater Piece: “Nothing to See Here”
“It’s, well, it’s, um… the basic framework is… how do I describe this show?” This is how Sean Lally, member of Found Theater Company, typically begins describing the company’s next…
Sean Kearney | 04/11/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondMusic Row: Your Guide to Local Music
Since 1933, the Polish American String Band (PASB) has been a hugely entertaining tradition in the largely Polish community of Port Richmond. Originally led by Joseph Jankowski, this largely volunteer-based…
Justin Helm | 04/07/2016 -
Features in FishtownGetting to Know the Potential Developer of St. Laurentius and the Hurdles Ahead
As Spirit News reported in February, Leo Voloshin, the owner of the Kensington-based textile design company Printfresh Studio, has entered a preliminary agreement to purchase St. Laurentius Church from the…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 04/07/2016 -
Community in FairmountPlay Time in Fairmount Park
Smith Playground Welcomes Spring Season with New Play Space Hundreds of local kids jumped, climbed and slid their way through Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse during a recent hands-on sneak…
Jen Colletta | 04/07/2016 -
Community in FishtownFree Library Focus: PAWS Program Brings Kids and Pups Together to Improve Reading Skills
Miracle listened intently as Madeline Mickelberg read to him at the Fishtown Community Library. But Miracle is not the typical audience that most second graders read to — Miracle is…
Ruthann Alexander | 04/06/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondRiver Wards Cafe: Bringing New Energy to Richmond Street (And It’s Not Just From All the Caffeine)
It’s encouraging whenever a community supports rejuvenation. In the case of Joe Livewell, who recently opened River Wards Cafe in Port Richmond, it’s not just about bringing the community a…
Justin Helm | 04/06/2016 -
Community in North CentralAfter implosion, Miller Memorial Baptist Remains
According to PlanPhilly, after the implosion of the Norman Blumberg Apartments last Saturday, a nearby church now looks to the future. Miller Memorial Baptist, located on North 22nd Street since…
Daniel Rainville | 04/04/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownRoute 49: SEPTA Proposes New Bus Line
According to PlanPhilly, one of SEPTA’s five new proposals for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 could ease travel into burgeoning University City. Route 49 would run from Brewerytown…
Daniel Rainville | 04/04/2016 -
FeaturesThe Local Lens
A stroke of Irish luck landed me a Saint Patrick’s Day Parade VIP pass and a spot on the official Parkway reviewing stand. The ‘luck’ in this case was meeting…
Thom Nickels | 04/04/2016