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FeaturesClean Plate: Pineapple Black Bean Salsa
Two weeks ago, my body suddenly responded to all that goes into a first birthday party, preparing for vacation, a crazy work-week and the sleep-deprivation that comes with a teething…
Casey Ann Beck | 08/06/2015 -
FeaturesDear Garden Gnome: Pruning Shrubs For Dummies
Dear Garden Gnome, When is the proper time to prune my flowering shrubs and what is the best way to prune them? Pruning is a source of worry and anxiety…
David Prendergast | 08/06/2015 -
FeaturesThe Local Lens: Memories of Vienna
When people ask me, what is my favorite European city, I usually answer Vienna. Vienna is similar to Paris, only people are friendly. And almost everyone speaks English. It…
Thom Nickels | 08/06/2015 -
Community in FishtownFrankford Arts Corridor Adds a Fresh Space to Clear the Mind
It’s no secret that Frankford Ave in the 19125 has gone through a transformation. Anyone strolling along this strip known as The Frankford Arts Corridor will notice bars, coffee houses,…
Denise M. Krenski | 08/05/2015 -
Features in FishtownFishtown Fried Chicken: Andy’s Chicken May Answer Your Double-Fried Prayers
I am not a religious man, but I would like to point out that the same month the storied St. Laurentius church was spared from demolition, rumors began swirling of…
Ptah Gabrie | 08/05/2015 -
Community in Northern LibertiesSeth Williams Tours NoLibs to Promote Community “Conduit” To DA’s Office
On Wednesday July 29th, District Attorney Seth Williams stood before a crowd of about thirty on the Hancock Street patio in Northern Liberties. Williams was leading an entourage between bar…
Kenneth Lipp | 08/05/2015 -
A&EACT II Previews, August 2015
1812 Productions, Arcadia Stage at Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street: Philly's only all-comedy theatre begins its 2015-2016 season with — what else? — a new comedy. The Philadelphia…
spiritadmin | 08/05/2015 -
CommunityQuestion of the Week: How Will You Spend Your Last Weeks of Summer?
The last days of summer are upon us, folks (boo), but that doesn't mean we can't make the most of our final few weeks of heat and sunshine! This week,…
Hayley Marks | 08/04/2015 -
Family in FishtownReinventing “The Sandlot:” Eleven-year-old Creates His Own Baseball Field and League in Fishtown Backyard
Remember "The Sandlot?" You know, that 90s classic baseball flick about a bunch of boys who play ball in their own makeshift backyard field? Max Cramer, an eleven-year-old Fishtown resident,…
Hayley Marks | 08/04/2015 -
Features in FishtownHoly Fences: Archdiocese Confirms Safety Fence Construction at St. Laurentius, Meeting Tonight at Shissler Rec
There is a metaphorical barrier between the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) and members of Save St. Laurentius (SSL) — one that limits their communication and understanding of one another regarding…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 08/04/2015 -
Community in FishtownLending a Hand to Give Back to the Past
Young people can get a bum rap: just “kids” who have little regard for anything that came before them, for the old days. We look to young people to…
Max Pulcini | 07/30/2015 -
Features in FishtownOpinion: Why Are We Condemning Naked Rocket Cat Man?
Trigger warning: This articles discusses genitals. Late last Friday afternoon, several members of The Spirit staff were sitting around the office. We were probably drinking beer, casually skimming the news, goofing off…
Joshua Albert | 07/30/2015