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Community in FishtownFNA Beautification Committee Shows Spring Cleaning Is In Bloom, New Art Installation and Festival Coming in April
On March 19, members of the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) and local residents gathered at Frankford Avenue and Girard Avenue in the heart of Fishtown to do some spring cleaning.…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/29/2016 -
Community in North CentralResidents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Zoning Code Changes at 32nd Ward RCO Meeting
Emotions overflowed at the 32nd Ward Registered Community Organization meeting last week, as residents voiced their concerns over proposals to change the Philadelphia Zoning Code for land use in their neighborhood.…
Danielle Nelson | 03/28/2016 -
FeaturesTHE LOCAL LENS
It has become common to spot large groups of college-age kids bar hopping in Center City. You see them everywhere: on Samson Street, Market, Lombard, South Street. It seems as…
Thom Nickels | 03/28/2016 -
FeaturesSpirit Guide to Real Estate: Thinking of Buying a Home? Tips on Purchasing Power
When thinking about buying a home, many people begin their search by surfing hundreds of websites and discovering the vast options of homes right at their fingertips. Sure, it’s exciting…
Stacie Steinbrecher | 03/25/2016 -
Community in FairmountWalk Against Hunger: Local Groups To Raise Awareness, Funds For Hunger Relief
“Hunger is a word people hear and have thoughts about third-world countries; they don’t grasp that it’s a huge issue in our region,” said Tom Mahon, communications manager for the…
Jen Colletta | 03/25/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownPromising Developments on Hollywood Street in Brewerytown
The 1200 block of North Hollywood Street in Brewerytown is ready for a makeover. 1235 and 1237 North Hollywood Street recently underwent renovations, supposedly through two different developers. The former…
Thomas Beck | 03/24/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonThe Philly Block Project Wants to Tell Kensington’s Story
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC) debuted the first exhibition of the Philly Block Project at its gallery located at 1400 N. American Street earlier this month. According to the…
Grace Shallow | 03/24/2016 -
Features in North CentralWhat’s Next For Sharswood?
Community Members Speak Up About PHA’s Planned Development of North Philly Neighborhood Hien Bui was able to save her business, Ann's Nails, from being seized through eminent domain by the…
Ruthann Alexander | 03/24/2016 -
Community in Port RichmondPositive Images Group: Rizzo PAL Center Promotes Positive Lifestyles for Girls
The Police Athletic League (PAL) is known around Philadelphia for their involvement with the children of this city. Within each of the 18 PAL centers across the city are various…
Whitney Johnson | 03/24/2016 -
Features in FishtownEast Montgomery Ave M.E. Church Sold to Buyer, Church Structure to Remain Intact
Through the efforts of a neighborhood organization, the East Montgomery Ave. Methodist Episcopal Church has been saved from a proposed demolition. On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Neighborhood Preservation Alliance (NPA)…
John Henry Scott | 03/23/2016 -
Community in FishtownPHOTOS: Friends of Penn Treaty Park Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, March 19, The Friends of Penn Treaty hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Sponsored by Johnny’s Hots and the Penn Treaty SSD, the event was free to all…
Roman Blazic | 03/23/2016 -
EducationMarch Madness Hits the Riverwards: Community Celebrates Local Kids Who Achieve in Community Sports and Academics
While the rest of the country is captivated with March Madness, members of our community celebrated the achievements of local kids participating in youth sports and academic challenges. Port Richmond…
Spirit Staff | 03/23/2016