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Education in Port RichmondEducation: The Issue That Might Just Make of Break the Future of Philadelphia Part II
With a subpar education system in Philadelphia (outlined in Part I of this series in last week’s Spirit), the odds are stacked against some young families. They may not see…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 01/14/2015 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesSkate at the Piazza – The Kids love it!
If you are looking for a unique, environmentally friendly ice skating experience, then you should know that it is available to you right now, right here in the Riverwards. Skate…
Denise M. Krenski | 01/08/2015 -
Education in Port RichmondEducation: The Issue That Might Just Make of Break the Future of Philadelphia Part I
This two-part report looks at the current state of education in Philadelphia, the causes of those issues, and possible solutions. Education in Philadelphia is broken. As budgets fall, classroom…
spiritadmin | 01/07/2015 -
CommunityPhiladelphia Police Demonstrate Body Worn Cameras for Media
Police officers have few body cameras and even fewer answers– so far. Officers from the nearby 22nd Police District demonstrated their new body cameras for the media. There are six…
Bob Stewart | 12/17/2014 -
A&E in FishtownChatting with Conversations, Fishtown’s Surf-Pop Darlings
Let's talk about conversations. No, not an existential debate about the simplicity of creating two way communication, but Conversations– a Philadelphia surf-pop delight that has made Fishtown their headquarters, even…
INDIRA JIMENEZ | 11/26/2014 -
Community in Port RichmondThe Block Church Plans Thanksgiving for 200
Thanksgiving Eve, the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving is known to be a huge party night. The clubs are packed with college kids home for a long weekend, the local bars…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 11/19/2014 -
Features in FishtownEye on Business: Kensington Quarters
The opening of a butcher shop seems like an unusual thing to be celebrating, especially on Fishtown’s Frankford Avenue. Home to an ever growing amount beer gardens, clothing stores and…
E. R. Miller | 11/19/2014 -
A&E in Port RichmondPortside Voice for the Arts Awards and Dance Benefit Rocked the Night Away
The Portside Arts Center held the 1st Annual Voice of the Arts Awards and Dance Benefit on Fri., November 14 at the Skybox at 2424 E. York Street. “This is…
Max Pulcini | 11/19/2014 -
Features in KensingtonKensington Tigers End First Varsity Season With Nail-Biter Victory
The Kensington Tigers ended their first varsity season on a high note, defeating neighborhood rival Edison 6-0 on Fri., November 14 at Thomas A. Edison High School (151 W. Luzerne…
Max Pulcini | 11/19/2014 -
A&E in Port RichmondPortside Arts Center will host the 1st annual Voice Of The Arts Awards
Portside Arts Center will host the 1st annual Voice Of The Arts Awards – Dance Benefit on Fri., November 14 from 8PM-12AM. Held at the Skybox (2424 E. York St.),…
E. R. Miller | 11/12/2014 -
Community in Northern LibertiesA Neighborhood Reconciles It’s Past and Future
THIS STORY IS PART OF AN ONGOING SERIES ABOUT THE EFFECT OF METHADONE TREATMENT ON INDIVIDUALS AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD. PART II EXAMINED THE RAMONITA DE RODRIGUEZ LIBRARY; PART III TOOK A CLOSE…
Bob Stewart | 11/12/2014 -
Community in FishtownWhat Will Happen to St. Laurentius? Debate Continues Between Archdiocese, Parishioners, Contractors, and now, the Vatican.
Over the course of the past month, a long-standing church in Fishtown has been inching ever so close to potentially seeing its final days. St. Laurentius (1608 E. Berks Street)…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 10/29/2014