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Features in FishtownIs a Hotel Coming to Area Between SugarHouse and Penn Treaty Park?
Spirit News recently obtained a rendering of what appears to be a hotel built on the land between the SugarHouse Casino and Penn Treaty Park. Our source, who spoke…
Ptah Gabrie | 02/28/2017 -
Community in FishtownUnparalleled Problem? A Cursory Overview of and Debate on the Systemic Issues With the Current Permit Parking System
Parking can be difficult in Fishtown. With the influx of new residents comes an influx of new cars — sometimes multiple cars per person — and every car needs a…
John Henry Scott | 02/22/2017 -
Features in BrewerytownYouthquake: The Monkey and the Elephant hosts night featuring Philadelphia’s young poets
On the third Thursday of every month, young poets between the ages of 13 and 23 are welcomed to The Monkey and the Elephant Café (2831 W Girard Avenue) for…
Sean Kearney | 02/22/2017 -
Features in FishtownGin and Juice: Philadelphia Distilling Company Opens Its Doors to Community
Last week, the Philadelphia Distilling Company (PDC) opened the doors to their new Fishtown distillery and became the newest piece in the continuously expanding entertainment district surrounding the former Ajax…
Ptah Gabrie | 02/22/2017 -
Features in Temple UniversityTemple University’s African-American Studies Department hosts 14th annual Black History Conference
On February 15th, Temple University’s Africology and African-American Studies Department hosted its 14th annual Underground Railroad and Black History Conference. A Temple tradition since 2002, the conference is the only…
Ruthann Alexander | 02/22/2017 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie 7 Day Forecast (February 22 – March 1)
What the heck! You call this winter?! This is a joke and a disgrace to anything associated with “winter.” Yeah, that’s how I really feel. This week will be nothing…
Accu-Reggie | 02/22/2017 -
FeaturesMillennial Mayor: 22 year-old CCP Student Tejan Austin Plans on Running for Mayor in 2019
Most college students have a busy enough schedule, balancing a full course load and part-time jobs. But Tejan Austin added a little more to his plate: running a full…
Genevieve Kotz | 02/16/2017 -
EducationRep. John Taylor to Host Meeting on Saving Lives with Narcan
On Thursday, February 23th, in conjunction with Prevention Point Philadelphia and Clean and Sober Radio, Rep. John Taylor of the 177th District will be hosting a meeting that will…
James Rennie | 02/16/2017 -
Features in KensingtonThe Son of Palestine: Local MMA Fighter Explains Life as a Palestinian Growing Up in Kensington
The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been going on for longer than many of us have been alive. To explain the conflict in simple terms, many Palestinians believe…
Ptah Gabrie | 02/15/2017 -
A&EThe Dark Musings of Rushawn “Scum Lizard” Stanley
A new face in the Riverwards art world, Rushawn “Scum Lizard” Stanley, hit the ground running in September when he moved to Kensington from Elmira, NY. Since then, he…
Sean Barrett | 02/09/2017 -
A&EThe Frightening Flyers of Jim Anderson
You might not know his face or his name, but if you’ve spent any time in Fishtown over the past year or so, odds are good you’ve come in…
Sean Barrett | 02/09/2017 -
A&ELocal Musicians Set to Take Stage at Firefly Music Festival This Summer
Armani Lee thinks that this year’s Firefly Music Festival lineup gives the “authentic Philly music experience.” [caption id="attachment_13898" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Armani Lee/Rachel Wisniewski[/caption] “[Those attending the festival] can…
Emily Scott | 02/09/2017