Local Business
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Features in Northern LibertiesBamboowifi Brings Free Connectivity to the N3rd Street Corridor
Philadelphia internet provider Bamboowifi has received a $15,000 grant from the Penn Treaty Special Services District (PTSSD) in order to expand its network of free wi-fi from Liberty Lands Park…
Jake Detwiler | 12/16/2015 -
Food in KensingtonKensington Distillery Brings Patrons Closer to Their Cocktails
According to Newsworks, a new distillery has launched in Kensington, and they’re letting the public observe their process. Red Brick Craft Distillery’s very first commercial brew has just been barrelled…
Jordyn Cordner | 12/03/2015 -
Features in Port RichmondPort Richmond Gets a Poochie Park
Until very recently, dog owners in Port Richmond had limited safe options for their dogs to play outdoors. There was no place for dogs to romp off leash before Mike…
Lindsey Miller | 12/03/2015 -
Local Business in KensingtonSmall Business Saturday, November 28th, Hours Vary
Start your holiday season off with a bang! Small Business Saturday has been growing over the years in Fishtown. This year is bigger, better and more local than ever before.…
Thomas Weir | 11/25/2015 -
Local Business in Northern LibertiesNorthern Liberties Tattoo Shop Doubles as an Art Gallery
Central Tattoo Studios (171 W. Girard Ave.) in Northern Liberties operates as a tattoo shop and an art gallery, with some exciting new art exhibitions coming up. The owners of…
Grace Shallow | 11/20/2015 -
Food in FishtownThe Igloo is Bringing A New Fro-Yo Location to Fishtown
The Frankford Avenue business coordinator continues to grow as a destination for culinary variety in Fishtown with the arrival of The Igloo — a frozen dessert shop that offers frozen…
Grace Shallow | 11/19/2015 -
FeaturesDive Bar Down: How Fishtown Bars Reflect Greater Sociological Business Shift
When 44-year-old Bobby Harris was murdered during a 4AM robbery at the corner of Palmer and Mascher Streets in 2006, he left behind a staple Fishtown corner bar and a…
Randy LoBasso | 11/19/2015 -
Features in FishtownTWO MORE MONTHS: Anticipation for Philly Style Bagels Builds as Opening Approaches
In eight weeks, Philly Style Bagels — known for a promotional video with a digital bagel running to techno tunes — will open its doors at 1451 E. Columbia Ave.…
Grace Shallow | 10/22/2015 -
A&E in FishtownLast Chance for you to Decide on New Mural
Last month The Spirit wrote an article about the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PCFU) and The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program partnering together to bring Philadelphia a new mural in the…
Thomas Weir | 10/15/2015 -
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 -
Community in FishtownBlueCadet is Opening Their Doors to the Neighborhood
BlueCadet is one of those hard-to-define agencies. They do everything that is necessary for businesses to succeed in today’s climate: create websites, mobile apps, films and interactive installations. With clients…
Thomas Weir | 10/09/2015 -
A&E in FishtownFishtown, Live! Local Legends Hall & Oates Open Up Philly’s Fillmore
"We're in Fishtown, right?" Daryl Hall said to a sold out crowd of fans and concertgoers. "I used to be scared to come up here." [caption id="attachment_5307" align="aligncenter" width="900"] /Walter…
Max Pulcini | 10/07/2015