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A&E in FishtownAcclaimed (and Controversial) Director Spike Lee Honored by ArtWell in Fishtown
The last place one might anticipate to find acclaimed Hollywood director Spike Lee on a Saturday night is in a performing arts center at the intersection of York and Gaul…
Thomas Beck | 10/23/2015 -
FeaturesTHE LOCAL LENS
The first time I met a homeless person was when i was employed as a bellhop in Colorado. Kurt, as we’ll call him, also worked as a bellhop, but…
Thom Nickels | 10/23/2015 -
FashionDressing With Spirit: Wardrobe Picks for Fall 2015
After a few weeks of watching the temperature struggle to stay above 70 degrees, it’s officially fall — I, for one, couldn’t be more thrilled. Autumn is my favorite season…
Joanna Leigh Simon | 10/23/2015 -
FeaturesThe Future is Bright for Two Riverwardians
In an epoch where hope for change is waning, two standouts from the Riverwards are reflective of what happens when, with the help of seasoned mentors and a clear vision,…
Denise M. Krenski | 10/23/2015 -
Features in FishtownCut Clean: Kensington Quarters Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Kensington Quarters celebrated their one year anniversary last night, October 22, 2015. The butcher shop/restaurant combo has solidified its spot on Frankford Avenue as one of the top food destinations…
Thomas Weir | 10/23/2015 -
Features in FishtownTWO MORE MONTHS: Anticipation for Philly Style Bagels Builds as Opening Approaches
In eight weeks, Philly Style Bagels — known for a promotional video with a digital bagel running to techno tunes — will open its doors at 1451 E. Columbia Ave.…
Grace Shallow | 10/22/2015 -
FeaturesFall Garden Tips from the Garden Gnome
Fall is starting to taking hold of our neighborhood: Trees are showing their autumn splendor, leaves are turning shades of red and orange, cooler nights are making for good sleeping…
David Prendergast | 10/22/2015 -
A&E in FishtownPFCU Mural Winner Announced
After weeks of receiving numerous votes, the winner has been announced for the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s design contest. According to the PFCU’s…
Whitney Johnson | 10/22/2015 -
FeaturesSubprime Loans Not Dead? A Look at Who’s Lending in the Riverwards
If the mortgage market is a dim cave of paperwork and intrigue, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) is a torch. Given what a serious commitment mortgage loans represent for…
Jack Grauer | 10/22/2015 -
A&E in FishtownFishtown Director Filming First Feature Length in the Riverwards
If you’ve walked past the corner of Belgrade and Marlborough streets this week you probably saw a movie is currently in production. Yeah, the most recent Rocky film and the…
Thomas Weir | 10/21/2015 -
FeaturesTHE POLITICS ARE HYPERLOCAL: Corruption, Clinton and Clash of Candidates in Mayoral Debates
Jim Foster, the now three-time candidate for public office in Philadelphia, has fastened his campaign firmly to tackling Philadelphia’s rampant corruption. That corruption, says Foster, has a far enough reach…
Dustin Slaughter & Kenneth Lipp | 10/21/2015 -
Crime in Port RichmondCrime Blocks: Removing the Menace
In addition to the trash strewn about the yard, a foul stench of dog droppings and stale cigarettes emanated from the pigeon-infested house whenever the squatters opened their front door.…
Bob Stewart | 10/21/2015