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Features in FishtownBEING CONSTRUCTED: Who Ya Gonna Call When Constructions Got You Concerned? Not L&I, Apparently
His heart issues started to flare up when he heard the engineer tell him and his wife “to expect problems.” The heart issues got worse when the builder told…
Bob Stewart | 04/05/2017 -
FeaturesTrump’s Russian Speaking Lawyer Once Represented Local District After Winning Voter Fraud Suit
Back in 1993, a special election was held to fill the 2nd Senatorial District seat due to the death of State Sen. Frank Lynch earlier that year. The Democrats…
Bob Stewart | 04/04/2017 -
Community in Northern LibertiesBrotherly Love: NoLibs Neighbor Gives a Man and His Dog a Second Chance
Sekou greets me at the front door of a modest row home on Cantrell Street in South Philadelphia. He’s dressed in gray sweats and red du-rag. He looks tired, but…
Michael Hanisco | 03/29/2017 -
Features in FrancisvillePAL Prom Boutique: Cozen Police Athletic League Outfits Local Teens for Prom
The Cozen Police Athletic League (PAL) Center in Francisville buzzed with life on Tuesday, March 21 as girls across Philadelphia searched for the perfect formal dress. The center held its…
Kaitlyn Moore | 03/29/2017 -
EducationUnited Academics: Local Adjuncts Labor Union Seeks Rights for Non-Tenured Professors
Anna Neighbor is an adjunct professor, a job title with surprisingly low visibility despite accounting for more than 50 percent of instructional staff appointments in higher education. The distinction between…
John Henry Scott | 03/29/2017 -
Community in KensingtonA Beacon of Porch Light: New Community Space Offers Service to Kensington
Sam Woods Thomas understands the stereotype that certain parts of Kensington receive. “Most of the people you see walking Kensington Avenue, frankly, are not here to shop,” said Thomas,…
Steve Bohnel | 03/29/2017 -
Features in FishtownFNA Chili Cook-Off: Fishtown Neighbors Association hosts 7th annual chili cook-off
On Sunday, the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) hosted the 7th Annual FNA Chili Cook-Off at the Fillmore Philadelphia. The yearly fundraiser invites local restaurants and community residents to compete beside…
Patrick Clark | 03/29/2017 -
Features in FishtownFillmore Fight Night: Dungeon Boyz Run Roughshod at Fishtown Venue
Friday, March 24th marked the first ever live boxing event at the Fillmore in Fishtown with six exciting professional bouts. [caption id="attachment_14644" align="aligncenter" width="900"] All photos by Rachel Wisniewski[/caption] …
Tim McCloskey | 03/29/2017 -
FeaturesMarch Madness: It’s Back and It’s Crazier Than Ever
Year in and year out, March Madness has proven to be arguably the most heralded tournament on the collegiate sport level. With so many historic plays, upsets and amazing championship…
Tyrell Walker | 03/22/2017 -
Features in KensingtonMajor Pain: Kensington Boxer Balances Life on Police Force with Budding Pro Career
Manny Folly is an undefeated, up-and-coming boxer from the neighborhood. He's trying to be a role model in the community, but he almost never started boxing at all. “The first…
Tim McCloskey | 03/22/2017 -
Features in Kensington“Write-In or Wrong-In?” Did Electioneering Steal a State Rep Seat?
The race to fill Leslie Acosta’s seat in the 197th district has been a circus since she resigned in disgrace after receiving a felony corruption conviction this past January. Cheri…
Ptah Gabrie and Bob Stewart | 03/22/2017 -
Features in BrewerytownOtto’s Taproom: A Look Inside Brewerytown’s Newest Watering Hole
Brewerytown is welcoming a new bar to the West Girard corridor with the opening of Otto’s Taproom and Grille at the corner of 29th and Flora Streets, one block north…
Kyle Noone | 03/15/2017