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Community in FishtownRepair Fairs and Once Faulty Fans: Local Guild Teaches Community How to Fix Items at Inaugural Event
This is the story of a fan. With metal blades spinning behind a faceplate that seems oddly transparent as soon as you imagine a hand anywhere near it, it is…
E. R. Miller | 09/17/2014 -
Features in KensingtonKensington Tigers Defeat Strawberry Mansion to Notch First Varisty Win
The Kensington Tigers football team notched their first victory at the varsity level after a 36 - 6 victory against the Strawberry Mansion Knights. The game was played on neutral…
Max Pulcini | 09/10/2014 -
Features in Northern LibertiesEye on Business: Northern Liberties Veterinary Center
It’s hard to go more than a block in Northern Liberties without crossing paths with a pet owner. Whether they are walking their dog down Liberties Walk en route to…
Max Pulcini | 09/10/2014 -
Features in FishtownEye on Business: Girard Brasserie and Bruncherie
You’d be hard pressed to find me someone who doesn’t love brunch. When a Sunday hangover’s got you down, nothing is a better pick-me-up than good company, comfort food and…
Max Pulcini | 09/03/2014 -
Community in FishtownCaring for Two Decades: Pat Cain’s We Care Soccer Camp Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
This summer, We Care Soccer Camp celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Started in 1994, the camp was conceived and is still run by Fishtown coach Pat Cain. Most summers, We Care…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 08/20/2014 -
A&E in FishtownShepard Fairey Leaves Mark on Fishtown With New Mural on Frankford Ave
Public art, noun: Art in any capacity that has been planned and executed with the intention of being placed in a public space, usually outside and accessible to all. Often…
Max Pulcini | 08/20/2014 -
Community in Port Richmond
30 Years Later, a Stolen Bike Still Stings
For Christmas in 1983 I asked for a new bike, a dog, and the miniature WWF wrestling ring with Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant figurines. Santa Claus, (aka Big…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 08/20/2014 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesA Night Out: A Restaurant Week for the Riverwards
Philadelphians know their food, and I’m not just talking cheesesteaks, pork Italians and pretzels. While these Philly staples are what help define our city’s flavor culturally, there is actually a…
Max Pulcini | 08/06/2014 -
Community in FishtownSugar House Casino Breaks Ground on New Expansion Project
Four years ago, SugarHouse Casino opened its doors to Fishtown and Philadelphia, becoming one of the first major-metropolitan casinos of its kind in the country. On Tues., July 22, amidst…
Max Pulcini | 07/30/2014 -
Family in Port RichmondSt. Anne’s Falcons Have Got Game: Local CYO Program Taking Sign Ups Now
As football, America’s Game, continues to receive more and more well-publicized flack from critics and former players who find the sport risky, a group of local football coaches wants to…
Max Pulcini | 07/23/2014 -
Family in Port RichmondLeprechauns Sports Association Keeps Tradition Alive in Port Richmond
For more than 50 years the Leprechauns Sports Association has brought a winning tradition to the young and budding athletes of the River Wards. John “Herbie” Smith founded the non-profit…
Max Pulcini | 07/16/2014 -
A&E in KensingtonRemembering Fallen Heroes: New Mural Dedicated to Philly Fire Fighters Unveiled in Kensington
Philadelphia is a city known for its extensive collection of murals. These large-scale pieces of art bring life to the walls of our city, offering to all those who lay…
Max Pulcini | 07/16/2014