Lifestyle
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Health in Northern LibertiesPenn Herb Co. Re-Opens Its Doors After Three Years Away From Northern Liberties
After a few years away from the neighborhood, The Penn Herb Co. — a shop specializing in vitamins, herbs and natural remedies — is set to re-open in Northern Liberties.…
Thomas Weir | 10/12/2015 -
A&E in FishtownFishtown Beer Runners Sprint Onto the Silver Screen
What do you do to feel better? What’s your medicine? David April, founder of Fishtown Beer Runners, found his through running… then drinking — two activities we don’t usually think…
Thomas Weir | 10/09/2015 -
FeaturesThe Local Lens: Debut as a Public Nudist
As a journalist, I’ve covered a lot of strange events. Perhaps one of the strangest was in the late 1990s when I was asked by an editor to cover a…
Thom Nickels | 10/08/2015 -
Features in FishtownFor Safer Riverwards Communities, Install More Bike Lanes
Earlier this summer, several Fishtown residents, including LeeAnne Mullins, decided they were fed up with the situation on York Street—cars barely slowing down at stop signs, driving two-abreast and a…
Randy LoBasso | 10/08/2015 -
Features in FishtownUPDATED: Searching for Vegan Food in Fishtown, Kensington, and Beyond
After living in East Passyunk, an area of the city known for its foodie vibes, I was eager to sample the Riverwards’ gastronomic offerings. However, since I gave up animal…
Teagan Kuruna | 09/24/2015 -
FeaturesClean Plate Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
The pesto I know and love is made with a whole basil plant, toasted pine nuts or walnuts, some good olive oil and a handful of Parmesan cheese. A cold…
Casey Ann Beck | 09/14/2015 -
Community in KensingtonSomerset Community Day & Health Fair Coming Soon
Somerset Neighbors for Better Living (SNBL) and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) have teamed up to bring Kensington the Somerset Community Day & Health Fair. The event is…
Ben Smolin | 09/09/2015 -
FamilyClean Plate: Spaghetti with Eggplant Sauce
Cookbook authors make serious money creating catalogues of recipes that “hide” vegetables from picky palates. Though they mostly cater to parents who are trying to sneak healthy options to kids,…
Casey Ann Beck | 08/25/2015 -
Crime in FishtownWeed In Between the Lines: How Marijuana is Affecting the Riverwards After Decriminalization
Whether you think weed is God’s gift to the world or the scourge of the Earth, it’s undeniable that it is an indelible part of the neighborhood; there are residents…
Ptah Gabrie | 08/13/2015 -
Community in Northern Liberties2nd Street Festival Returns to NoLibs this Sunday
It's hard to believe that it's already August. You know what the means: The 2nd Street Festival is almost here! The day-long, free gala event is a Northern Liberties summer…
K. Andrew Deffley | 07/31/2015 -
FeaturesSeven Day Weather Outlook and 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…
Accu-Reggie | 07/15/2015 -
Community in Port RichmondPaws and Awws: Abandoned Pit Bulls Rescued from Port Richmond Scrap Yard
Things are looking up for a pair of adorable pit bull puppies who were left stranded at a PGW scrap yard thanks to a Port Richmond resident who alerted the…
K. Andrew Deffley | 06/24/2015