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Features in FishtownHoly Secular Decrees: St. Laurentius Designated a “Historic Structure,” Cue the Next Chapter in Saga of Ownership of Fishtown Church
The Philadelphia Historical Commission (PHC) designated St. Laurentius Church a “Historic structure” on July 10th. In the midst of a packed and emotionally charged conference room, the decision brought a…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 07/13/2015 -
Crime in Kensington“Ain’t Nothing Personal, Give Me The Money” — Said Robber After Ordering Chocolate Frosted Doughnut in Kensington
Philadelphia police are looking for two suspects who robbed the Dunkin Donuts at 532 West Lehigh Avenue in Kensington last night. According to police, two men walked into the establishment around…
Joshua Albert | 07/13/2015 -
Features in FishtownPat Cain is Looking for Volunteers for Local Soccer Camp in Fishtown
We Care Soccer Camp, an annual summer camp established by Fishtown and Roman Catholic High School soccer legend Pat Cain, offers neighborhood children a fun and free chance to learn…
Max Pulcini | 07/13/2015 -
Features in FishtownThis Sketch Of La Colombe In Fishtown Is Beautiful
Lydia Marie Elizabeth, an illustrator, designer and artist who lives in Philadelphia, did this awesome sketch of the new(ish) La Colombe cafe and rum distillery in Fishtown. We see a lot…
Joshua Albert | 07/13/2015 -
FeaturesIntroducing Our Weatherman Accu-Reggie and Your Daily Riverwards Forecast
The Spirit is pleased to introduce our official weatherman of the Riverwards, Accu-Reggie! Accu-Reggie has been doing weather for quite some time on his official Facebook page, but we snagged him…
Joshua Albert | 07/13/2015 -
Features in KensingtonWhy is US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Investigating Food Stamp Fraud in Kensington?
It cost Pennsylvania $48.8 million to dodge federal legal action earlier this year over bungled public assistance payouts. Federal investigators and courts have since then been pelting Philadelphia with indictments over the…
Jack Grauer | 07/10/2015 -
Features in FishtownBREAKING: Tears and Cheers as St.Laurentius is Saved
More details to come. But St. Laurentius has officially been designated a historical site by the Philadelphia Historical Commission, saving it from demolition. https://twitter.com/TheSpiritNews/status/619561756633993216
Joshua Albert | 07/10/2015 -
Community in Northern LibertiesMore Neighborhood Construction? 88 New Residential Units to Face Zoning Board
[caption id="attachment_3544" align="alignright" width="300"] Conceptualized housing along the 600-block of N. 5th Street[/caption] This year has given rise to construction in the area, with commuters seeing a change—for the worse—in…
K. Andrew Deffley | 07/10/2015 -
Features in Northern LibertiesHere’s Video of Some Flooding That Happened Last Night
ICYMI, there was a massive (albeit brief) storm last night that left several streets flooded due to the sudden influx of water. This video was shot at Front and West…
Joshua Albert | 07/10/2015 -
Community in FishtownSchool May Be Out For Kids, But It’s Just Starting For Puppies (Plus 54 Photos of Puppies)
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA), a non-profit organization that, you know, helps keep animals safe, is providing low-cost classes for your favorite four-legged little friends.…
Joshua Albert | 07/09/2015 -
FeaturesThe Local Lens: Gay Marriage
I once worked at a Chester County hospital in the late 1970s. One day, I was sitting with several surgeons in the break room when I heard muffled grunts…
Thom Nickels | 07/09/2015 -
FeaturesThe Politics Are Hyperlocal: Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and Water
Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, Councilwoman of the 7th District, sponsored a bill that passed City Council unanimously last month, which could protect low-income residents from foreclosure over unpaid water bills. Quiñones-Sánchez says…
Kenneth Lipp | 07/09/2015