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Community in KensingtonBalloons in the Grey Kensington Sky: Neighbors March to Remember Gunned Down Family and Friends
There is no denying that Philadelphia has a problem with gun violence. According to the Philadelphia Police Department’s crime maps and stats web page, 280 murders happened in the city…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/23/2016 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie Weather Forecast (March 23 – March 29)
Last week we soared into the 70s and then crashed into the 40s and 30s with a dash of snow! It’s March, so go figure. The storm that brought light…
Accu-Reggie | 03/23/2016 -
Features in FishtownBREAKING: Partial Building Collapse on Earl Street (UPDATED)
Photos by Thomas Weir Around 5:30 on Tuesday afternoon, the rear portion of the south facing wall at 1131 Earl St. collapsed, spilling debris into the the adjacent lot where…
Matthew Albasi | 03/22/2016 -
A&E in Temple UniversityMovies at the Pearl
Short Reviews of Movies Playing at the Pearl (1600 N Broad St.) [caption id="attachment_7982" align="alignnone" width="900"] The Pearl Theater/Max Pulcini[/caption] London Has Fallen Treading the same water that the original…
Dan O'Neil | 03/22/2016 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Sourdough Soft Pretzels
My latest Netflix obsession is food writer Michael Pollan’s four part documentary series, “Cooked.” Based on his book by the same name, each episode focuses on different methods of cooking…
Casey Ann Beck | 03/22/2016 -
FeaturesTHE LOCAL LENS
When I was 21 years old, I lived at 20 Hancock Street on Boston’s Beacon Hill. The house was a four-story, ostentatious brownstone built in 1805 by Ebenezer Farley. It…
Thom Nickels | 03/21/2016 -
Features in North CentralPHOTOS: Norman Blumberg Apartments Implosion
On Saturday, March 19, shortly after 7:15AM the Norman Blumberg Apartments in Sharswood imploded. Spirit News captured the controlled demolition with a series of photos. For more information on the…
Thomas Weir | 03/19/2016 -
Community in HarrowgateProm Boutique: Young Ladies from Rizzo and Harrowgate PAL Centers Shop for Free Prom Attire
The line continually grew as teenage girls patiently waited in the dressing room for their chance in front of a mirror. When they finally did, many saw themselves adorned in…
Danielle Nelson | 03/18/2016 -
A&E in FishtownRegister For PSPCA Fishtown’s DIY Craft Night for Pets
As part of the Fishtown Speakers Series, the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) will be hosting DIY Craft Night for Pets on Tuesday, March 22 at 7PM. The event will be held…
Thomas Beck | 03/18/2016 -
Community in FishtownFixer Fair: Philly Fixers Guild Teaches the Neighborhood to Tap Into its Maker Roots
One of the greatest factors of American society is convenience. Unfortunately, our quest for the best deal or the right item at the perfect time has left little room for…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/18/2016 -
Features in North CentralImpending Implosion: Norman Blumberg Buildings in Sharswood Set to Come Down This Saturday
The impending implosion of two of the three Norman Blumberg Apartment buildings is big news — On Saturday, March 19th at 7:15 AM, two high-rise buildings will come down in…
Spencer Homan | 03/17/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonImprov Under the El: Recent Stand-Up Comedy Show Held in Memoriam of Todd Samuel Reilly
Improv Under the El, a bi-monthly improv and stand-up comedy night at Mascher Space, an arts space at Cecil B. Moore and Mascher Street, generally books a few improv groups…
Sean Kearney | 03/17/2016