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FeaturesAccu-Reggie: Hyperlocal Weather Outlook and Forecast (8/26-9/1)
Minus a couple rounds of showers, last week’s weather was relatively mundane. What will this week’s weather bring? The same thing, but even dryer! Like last week, there are a…
Accu-Reggie | 08/26/2015 -
FamilyClean Plate: Spaghetti with Eggplant Sauce
Cookbook authors make serious money creating catalogues of recipes that “hide” vegetables from picky palates. Though they mostly cater to parents who are trying to sneak healthy options to kids,…
Casey Ann Beck | 08/25/2015 -
Community in Port RichmondOpen House at Renovated St. Anne’s School
NHS Human Services will be holding an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at St. Anne's on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:30-6:30 PM. After a year's worth of renovations and upgrades,…
Ben Smolin | 08/24/2015 -
Community in FishtownSt. Laurentius Billboard Welcomes Pope Francis to Visit Fishtown Church
Anyone driving southbound on I-95 will see a new billboard standing by the exit for Allegheny Avenue. The ad "welcomes" Pope Francis to come visit St. Laurentius, a church that the…
Max Pulcini | 08/21/2015 -
FamilyFishtown Family Fun: The Summer of 25 Free Things
Each summer, our family sets a goal for ourselves: 2013 was the summer of 25 playground visits while last summer we explored 25 different libraries. Raising a large family on…
Jenn Perry | 08/21/2015 -
A&E in FishtownMural Arts Provides Open Source For Color and Geometry in Fishtown
If you’re riding north on Frankford Ave., you may notice a new splash of color when you cross over Berks Street on your daily commute. On Thursday, August 13, 2015…
Matthew Albasi | 08/20/2015 -
Community in KensingtonWhat Happened to Harrowgate?
Harrowgate has an image problem. It is a neighborhood bordered by Frankford Creek and Erie Avenue, G Street, Clearfield Avenue, and Aramingo Avenue. Buts its history starts with the discovery…
Ben Smolin | 08/20/2015 -
Crime in Port RichmondCops Searching For Port Richmond Cigarette Thief
Police from the 24th District are seeking help in identifying a man who stole cigarettes from the Wawa at 3230 Richmond St. in Port Richmond. On July 22, 3:30 AM,…
Ben Smolin | 08/19/2015 -
CommunityQuestion of the Week: When you’re feeling down and out, what do you do to stay positive?
When you're feeling down and out, what do you do to stay positive? [caption id="attachment_4503" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Rob/Hayley Marks[/caption] "I just put on a good record and listen to music.…
Hayley Marks | 08/19/2015 -
Features in FishtownSugarHouse “Tops Off” New Expansion Project
Wendy Hamilton addressed the crowd gathered in the parking lot of her casino on a hot summer morning. The general manager of SugarHouse called the gathering the second largest announcement…
Max Pulcini | 08/19/2015 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie: Hyperlocal Weather Outlook and Forecast (8/19-8/25)
Last week was a tale of two weeks. The first half of the week was beautiful: comfortable temperatures combined with plenty of sunshine and low humidity. Then the heat turned…
Accu-Reggie | 08/19/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonCrime Blocks: A Guide to Stubborn Crime in Riverwards (Part One: The New Sheriff in Town)
Welcome to Crime Blocks, The Spirit’s primer on the areas in the Riverwards that are most burdened by crime, and what is being done to improve them. The city of…
Bob Stewart | 08/19/2015