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Features in Port RichmondPaving the Way: After Years of Development in Fishtown and Northern Liberties, New Projects Arise in Port Richmond
As Fishtown and Northern Liberties have been transformed by the influx of residential development for the past decade, Port Richmond has remained largely unchanged… until now. On Feb. 15, an…
Paulina Malek | 03/03/2016 -
Features in HarrowgateWhat is That?! The Sterling Paper Building on 2155 Castor Avenue
Our featured building today is another reader request: the old industrial building located at 2155 Castor Avenue in Harrowgate. Like the building at 4080 Frankford I profiled in September, the…
Austin Nolen | 03/02/2016 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie: Weather Outlook and Forecast (March 2 – March 8)
Last week was dry and mild again and February ended up about three degrees warmer than average with only 3.3 inches of snow the entire month. As we head into…
spiritadmin | 03/02/2016 -
Community in HarrowgatePlanned Renovations For Heitzman Rec Center Outlined at Meeting with Councilman Squilla
The Heitzman Rec Center (3631 Amber St.) is often the site of civic meetings regarding important issues facing Harrowgate residents. On February 22, the rec center was the scene of…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/02/2016 -
Community in FishtownSave St. Laurentius Seeks Aid From Embattled A.G. Kane in Hopes of Ensuring Future For Fishtown Church
The dispute between former parishioners of St. Laurentius Church and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) regarding the future of the Fishtown church took a strange and unexpected turn this week. Members…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 03/02/2016 -
Features in FrancisvilleSt. Joseph’s Hospital Closing, Close to 700 Jobs to be Eliminated
According to CBS Philly, a consolidation move by North Philadelphia Health System (NPHS) will leave about 700 people jobless. NPHS announced the closure of St. Joseph’s Hospital months ago and…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/29/2016 -
FeaturesLocal Lens: Does God Have a Political Bias? (And a Bonus Book Review!)
Does God have a political bias? This age old question can be read in the old antiwar song, “With God on Our Side.” But does God really care whether Donald…
Thom Nickels | 02/29/2016 -
Features in FishtownForget the Oscars, Check Out the A”cat”emy Awards and Adoptable Pets at the PSPCA This Weekend!
The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) will be holding an A"cat"emy Awards and Red Car"pit" celebration this Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 PM in honor of the Oscars this weekend.…
Grace Shallow | 02/26/2016 -
Community in Strawberry MansionStrawberry Mansion Alumni Association Holds Staff Appreciation Luncheon
The Strawberry Mansion Alumni Association, in conjunction with Izzard Community Partners, held a teacher and staff appreciation luncheon at the high school on Wednesday, February 17th. The event was attended…
Daniel Rainville | 02/26/2016 -
FeaturesMusic Row: Your Monthly Guide to Local Music
Local Band Review Bardus, a Riverwards-based power trio creates walls of fuzzy guitars, strained vocal melodies and powerful drums in their music. If Minor Threat and Neurosis were cross bred…
Justin Helm | 02/26/2016 -
Community in FishtownNew Grants To Pay for Public Safety, Business Engagement and Business Area Promotion Initiatives on East Girard
Change is coming to East Girard. On February 17th, the Fishtown Area Business Association (FABA), through a grant from the Penn Treaty Special Services District (PTSSD), received funding for several…
John Henry Scott | 02/25/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownGet Arbitrated: Brewerytown Square Condominium Association Seeks More than $128,000 in Unpaid Membership Fees
A hearing on the latest of 30 collections claims by the Brewerytown Square Condominium Association against residents at the 31st and Thompson Street complex will take place in Philadelphia’s Municipal Court…
Jack Grauer | 02/25/2016