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Features in Port RichmondPA DEP Zaps Kinder Morgan’s Port Richmond Plant with Civil Penalties
Energy firm Kinder Morgan has incurred a $570,000 fine by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP). The penalty resulted from a 2015 fuel spill at Morgan’s Port Richmond…
Jack Grauer | 01/08/2016 -
FeaturesBurgers, coffee, beer and art, all the finer things in life.
We've got an interesting collaboration happening in Philadelphia today. Shake Shack teamed up with Northern Liberties brewers Yards, Fishtown Coffee roasters La Colombe and the Mural Arts Program to brew limited edition…
Thomas Weir | 01/08/2016 -
A&E in Fishtown#StreetsDeptTurns5
Conrad Benner, the photojournalist/blogger known for StreetsDept.com is celebrating its 5th anniversary on January 22nd. Benner was born and raised in Fishtown and he still calls the neighborhood his home…
Thomas Weir | 01/07/2016 -
Community in FishtownNew Schoolyard and Renovated Rec Center Coming to Fishtown
Improvements are coming to Fishtown with the reconstruction of two community hotspots. The Friends of Adaire, a registered nonprofit consisting of parents, educators and community members who help provide additional…
Whitney Johnson | 01/07/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondWho Decides What is “Historic”? Olde Richmond Residents Rally, Gothic Revival Church/Nuisance Bar Razed Despite Historic Register Nomination
As 2015 came to a close, it took with it a dispute between the neighborhood of Olde Richmond and a 150-year-old church. In light of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s decision…
John Henry Scott | 01/07/2016 -
FeaturesWhy Does Our Paper Look Different This Week?
No we didn't re-brand or change our design again, but you may have noticed our paper looks different today. There was a technical issue with our normal printer and we…
Spirit Staff | 01/06/2016 -
FeaturesWeather Outlook and Forecast – January 6
What a difference a new year can make! After a warm surge heading into New Year’s Day, last week ended with a bitter bath of Arctic air. For one, winter…
Accu-Reggie | 01/06/2016 -
Crime in HarrowgateCrime Blocks: Jasper Street’s Unfriendly Boast
Harrowgate’s section of Jasper, the site of shootings, drug dealing and intimidation Last November a rap video surfaced on YouTube that illustrated drug dealing, gun toting and firearm shooting in…
Bob Stewart | 01/06/2016 -
FeaturesMusic Row: Your Monthly Guide to Local Music
Local Band Review: Mumblr [caption id="attachment_6510" align="alignnone" width="900"] Mumblr/Michelle Rose[/caption] Few bands in Philly carry as much excitement as Mumblr. These local heroes are a tight, noisy band who set…
Justin Helm | 01/04/2016 -
FeaturesTHE LOCAL LENS
When soon-to-be ex-Mayor Michael Nutter announced his desire to ban Donald Trump from the City of Philadelphia, he was jumping on a bandwagon. This “stoning” brigade of numerous mayors and…
Thom Nickels | 01/04/2016 -
Community in FishtownJoyful Noise: Sister Cities Girlchoir Performs Christmas Carols for the Community
On Saturday, December 19, members of the community gathered at the First Presbyterian Church (418 E. Girard Ave.) to join in song and holiday joy as Sister Cities Girlchoir and…
Natalie Piserchio | 12/25/2015 -
Features in FishtownIs The Last Year of a Timeless Christmas Tradition Upon Us?
When Andy Kroyos was a kid he would gaze at the train platforms in store window displays during the holiday season, marveling at their intricacies. Years later, the holiday platform…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 12/24/2015