Lifestyle
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Features in FishtownInphused Philly: Local Instagram Account Hosts Low Key Marijuana-Infused Food Parties For Select Followers
Philadelphia exists in a state of limbo regarding the status of the consumption of cannabis. The switch from stiff punishments for small amounts of marijuana to a $25 fine for…
spiritadmin | 07/23/2016 -
Features in FairmountAnytime Fitness Looks to Bring the Future of Gyms to Fairmount
Anytime Fitness at 1640 Fairmount Avenue may be the future of gyms. Located in a newly renovated building with 24/7 access, personal trainers and WellBeats programming that allows members…
Grace Shallow | 07/20/2016 -
Lifestyle in FishtownUS Cyclocross, Jeremy Powers, Champion Will Answer Questions From Fans at Transport Cycles
Current U.S. Cyclocross champion, Jeremy Powers, will answer questions from fans at Firth and Wilson Transport Cycles on Friday, July 8. The event, at 1105 Frankford Ave, costs $10 and…
Shane English | 07/06/2016 -
Food in Fishtown‘Stripp’d Juice’ Opening On Frankford Ave. Later This Summer
'Stripp'd Juice' will be opening up their second Philadelphia location later this summer, according to Philly Mag. The locally-owned juicery will be setting up shop next to the City Fitness…
Spirit Staff | 05/31/2016 -
Features in FishtownFishtown Beer Runners Go Global with International Beer Run
The Fishtown Beer Runners, the local running club founded by David April in 2007, hosted an “International Beer Run” through the streets of Philadelphia on Thursday, May 5. The event…
Michael Hanisco | 05/20/2016 -
Health in BrewerytownLocal Fitness Program Plans Studio in Brewerytown
According to Philly Mag, Fit Academy — an outdoor bootcamp-style fitness program — is bringing its services to a new brick-and-mortar fitness studio in Brewerytown this summer. Trainer Osayi Osunde…
Daniel Rainville | 03/25/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondWhere the Community Flows: Yoga at Cohox
Every idea starts with a point of interest. Hopefully, that starting point takes you somewhere unexpected and real. In this case, a yoga class took me straight into the heart…
Jen Painter | 02/04/2016 -
Community in KensingtonGALAEI Comes ‘Home’ to Norris Square
With cushy sofas and loveseats, brightly colored walls and handmade art, the homey feel at 149 W. Susquehanna Ave. is undeniable. The three-story 19th-century building — the former headquarters of…
Jen Colletta | 01/27/2016 -
Community in FairmountCommunity Focus: Meet Fairmount’s Drill Sergeant Gina Mancuso
I’m sweating like crazy and can barely catch my breath. “You’re doing great and you’re almost done,” a voice behind me calls out. The first part is a lie. The…
Maiken Scott | 01/14/2016 -
FeaturesTHE LOCAL LENS
Discussion of the transgender population is hot news nowadays. From Caitlyn Jenner to the trans person next door, stories about trans people seem to be everywhere. It’s a controversial topic:…
Thom Nickels | 11/30/2015 -
Features in Northern LibertiesI Did the Bump and I Survived
It’s about 9AM on a cool Sunday morning and I’m thinking about the cracked and cobbled streets I’ll soon be exploring in Kensington. I’m not in search of my next…
Ptah Gabrie | 11/13/2015 -
Food in FishtownTwo Fishtown Restaurants Make Zagat’s New Sexiest in Philly List
Zagat recently published a list of the eight sexiest restaurants in Philly. Who would’ve thought two new Fishtown restaurants would find a home on that list? Now it seems common-place,…
Thomas Weir | 10/13/2015