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FeaturesThe Pros and Cons of a Living Wall from the Garden Gnome
Has anyone ever heard of a living wall? These self-sufficient vertical gardens that are attached to the exterior or interior of a building are one of the fastest growing alternatives…
David Prendergast | 12/01/2015 -
Features in FishtownMusic Row: Your Monthly Guide to Local Music
Local Band Review: The Spirit of the Beehive Up until recently you may have heard the swelling soundscape of The Spirit of the Beehive under the Girard El stop. Having…
Justin Helm | 12/01/2015 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Sweet Potato Stacks
The only thing that truly matters on Thanksgiving is that the holiday is shared with loved ones and that there is time set aside for self-reflection and giving thanks; there…
Casey Ann Beck | 11/30/2015 -
FeaturesTHE LOCAL LENS
Discussion of the transgender population is hot news nowadays. From Caitlyn Jenner to the trans person next door, stories about trans people seem to be everywhere. It’s a controversial topic:…
Thom Nickels | 11/30/2015 -
Features in FishtownLutheran Settlement House Celebrates $1.5 Million Renovation Project
Last week, Lutheran Settlement House (1340 Frankford Ave.) held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Community Open House to celebrate what $1.5 million, 10 years of planning and 2 years of…
Whitney Johnson | 11/26/2015 -
Features in FishtownTurkey Brawl For a Ringside Doctor
On Saturday, November 21, the Front Street Gym (2076 E. Clearfield St.) hosted their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Brawl to raise money for young locals who are in need of financial…
Matthew Albasi | 11/26/2015 -
Features in Fishtown#OurGivingSpirit – We Care Soccer Camp
The Fishtown Athletic Club (Fishtown A.C.), located in the Shissler Recreation Center at 1800 Blair St., is a local club that has been around since 1964. It is a sports…
Whitney Johnson | 11/25/2015 -
Community in Kensington“No They, Only Us”
EKNA’s New President Speaks Up On Why He Loves East Kensington Nicholas Esposito is a man that wears many hats. He is the founder of Head and the Hand, a…
Sean Kearney | 11/25/2015 -
A&E in FishtownThe Fillmore and Mural Arts Paint Picture of Fishtown’s “Past, Present and Future”
Last Wednesday, November 18th, The Fillmore (29 E Allen St.) partnered with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for the “Past, Present, and Future” unveiling ceremony, which included a…
Thomas Weir | 11/25/2015 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie—November 25
Last week we discussed the cold air coming and boy did it deliver! Temperatures struggled to get out of the 30s on Monday! This week is odd. It doesn’t want…
Accu-Reggie | 11/25/2015 -
A&E in KensingtonThe Force is Strong in South Kensington
On the corner of 5th and Cecil B. Moore in South Kensington the anticipation of the release of the new Star Wars film is having an intergalactic effect on the…
Thomas Weir | 11/24/2015 -
FeaturesSurprise!! More delays coming to I-95, Girard Ramp
Last week we reported on some temporary travel restrictions along I-95 concerning the northbound Girard Interchange. Today we have an unpleasant update for all you motorists out there: The on-ramp…
Thomas Weir | 11/23/2015