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Features in KensingtonAs the 197th Turns: Decision Day Draws Near For Special Election Chock Full of Residency Hearings, Felonies, Write-In Candidates, Threats, Vandalism and PA Supreme Court Rulings
On March 21st, the 197th Legislative District will hold a special election to name a new state representative to Harrisburg. But this election is more than just “special” — it’s…
Bob Stewart | 03/15/2017 -
Features in FishtownLock It Up: Fishtown’s Bike-and-Beans, Clean Air Council Collaborate to Bring New Artistic Bike Racks to N. Front Street
If we can continue to believe in facts and statistics, for the moment at least, bicycle ridership in Philadelphia continues to grow. It is up about half of a percentage…
John Henry Scott | 03/08/2017 -
Education in North CentralRead Across America: Local Fathers Read to Students to Encourage Literacy
Last Wednesday, the Frederick Douglass 100 Men of Color read to students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School to celebrate Read Across America Week. Sponsored by the National Education Association,…
Ruthann Alexander | 03/08/2017 -
FeaturesBam Rogers: Leading up to her next big fight, Philly’s youngest female boxing promoter gets personal
Brittany Ann Michelle Rogers, known in the Philly boxing scene simply as Bam Rogers, became the youngest woman in the nation to become a licensed boxing promoter at the ripe age…
Megan Matuzak | 03/08/2017 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie 7 Day Weather Forecast (March 8 – March 14)
Winter is not over, folks. It may be dying, but it is not dead. This week will be a roller coaster, not unlike every March weather experience in the City…
Accu-Reggie | 03/08/2017 -
Community in FishtownPenn Treaty Development News
Last week Spirit News reported on a rendering we obtained that appeared to show plans for a hotel in the lot next to Penn Treaty Park. We reached out to…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/08/2017 -
Community in Strawberry MansionLest We Forget: Historic Strawberry Mansion Hosts Black History Month Exhibit
Once, while searching for artifacts with a group interested in Civil War history, someone threw J. Justin Ragsdale a metal object. “Hey J, I know you’re interested in these horse…
Grace Shallow | 03/01/2017 -
Community in FairmountFCA Meeting: Fairmount Civic Association Holds February Meeting
As the weather is delivering to us a medley of different seasons, the Fairmount Civic Association heard about a miscellany of issues at its monthly meeting on February 23rd. Two…
Mark Brakeman | 03/01/2017 -
A&E in Spring GardenFriday Night Laughs: Spring Garden’s Performance Garage hosts night of stand-up comedy
Last Friday, Starving Artist Prevention hosted a stand-up comedy show at the Performance Garage in Spring Garden featuring local comedians Mike Adams, Chanel Ali, Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis. Host…
Thomas Beck | 03/01/2017 -
Community in FishtownZoning Data: Data Shows That ZBA Has Overridden FNA Community Vote More Last Year Than Previous Two Years Combined
When Fishtown residents care about the legitimacy of a zoning variance, they tend to make their voices heard at community meetings. Typically the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) follows their…
Steve Bohnel | 03/01/2017 -
Community in Olde RichmondMary’s Community Fund: Greensgrow Farms undertaking new project in memory of Mary Seton Corboy
For 20 years, Greensgrow Farms has worked to beautify Philadelphia and unite the members of the communities it serves through fresh produce and sustainable activities. In memory of its recently…
Thomas Beck | 03/01/2017 -
Community in FishtownGroundbreaking News at Adaire: Unique Partnership Between City Departments and Nonprofits Kicks Off New Schoolyard Project at Fishtown School
On February 21, 2017, the Alexander Adaire School at East Thompson and Palmer Streets hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new green schoolyard project. The project is part of a…
John Henry Scott | 03/01/2017