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A&E in FishtownMake America Skate Again: Fillmore Celebrates it First Birthday With a Pop-Up Roller Rink
On the evening of October 31st, The Fillmore celebrated its first anniversary. Though normally a concert hall, the venue decided to commemorate the occasion in an extraordinary fashion: by…
Rachel Wisniewski | 11/09/2016 -
Health in FishtownGrace & Glory Yoga Studio Celebrates One-Year in Fishtown
On October 28th one year ago, Fishtown resident Brittany Everett took a leap of faith and opened a yoga studio of her own, Grace & Glory Yoga, on the…
Amy Strauss | 11/03/2016 -
Food in Art MuseumNew Whole Foods Now Open on Pennsylvania Avenue
The highly-anticipated, brand new Whole Foods Market opened October 14th and brings with it a multitude of healthy food options and amenities for local residents. Located right off the…
Patrick Clark | 10/21/2016 -
Food in Spring GardenSlow Food Dinner Coming to Alla Spina
According to Foobooz, Slow Food will be visiting Alla Spina on Sunday, October 23rd for a walk-around tasting featuring food grown and produced locally. Food will be cooked by…
Patrick Clark | 10/12/2016 -
A&E in FishtownYou Say You Want a ‘Revolution’? First Impressions of the Neighborhood’s New Bowling Alley (And More!)
On September 28th, Spirit News was invited to Revolutions bowling alley for their VIP party and ribbon cutting ceremony. Revolutions is the latest addition to the Fillmore Philadelphia complex…
Ptah Gabrie | 10/12/2016 -
Local Business in KensingtonFINANTA Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary at SugarHouse
FINANTA recently celebrated 20 years of mission driven non profit lending at the SugarHouse Casino Event Center. The event brought together major players in the Philadelphia community development culture,…
Spirit Staff | 10/12/2016 -
Features in FishtownA Taste of the Old Country: Jovan’s Place Serves Up Authentic Eastern European Cuisine
I have a confession to make: For many years, I believed Jovan’s Place (2327 E. York St.) was an authentic Polish restaurant. In all actuality, Jovan’s Place is an authentic…
Ptah Gabrie | 10/05/2016 -
Local Business in FishtownEye on Business: Local Bank Named Among Top Community Lenders in Country
For the last year and a half, Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank has worked to reinvent its business platform in order to be able to compete with larger, more modernized institutions.…
Thomas Beck | 10/05/2016 -
Features in FishtownLa Colombe Launches New Tea Program
American history is steeped in tea culture. Our country was originally colonized by a bunch of rich, tea-drinking aristocrats and, more recently, a right wing political group known as…
Ptah Gabrie | 09/22/2016 -
Features in Spring GardenOutfits For Success: Career Wardrobe Launches First-Ever Fall Lookbook
Mt. Airy native Danielle Townsend is on a mission to outfit you for success. As a program coordinator for Career Wardrobe, a 21-year-old nonprofit situated on Spring Garden Street,…
Amy Strauss | 09/22/2016 -
Features in Fishtown10 Years of Johnny Brenda’s, the House That Built DIY
The intersection of Frankford and Girard Avenues in Fishtown could easily be considered one of the fastest changing areas in Philadelphia. Old mom-and-pop shops and residential buildings have given…
Sean Kearney | 09/21/2016 -
Community in KensingtonResidents Fill North American Street For Neighborhood Feast
A family-style meal is an easy way to break down barriers and bring people together. Discussions of life always happen while food is passed around and drinks are filled. …
Ptah Gabrie | 09/14/2016