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Community in FairmountFairmount Civic Association Approves Board of Directors for 2017
While most progressions for a new year follow the track of “out with the old and in with the new,” the leadership of the Fairmount Civic Association (FCA) will…
Mark Brakeman | 12/07/2016 -
CommunityPTSSD To Award More Than $60K In Grants at December Meeting
The Penn Treaty Special Services District (Penn Treaty SSD) is proud to announce Grants and Sponsorships to the following recipients: • South Kensington Community Partners – $50,148 grant to support…
Spirit Staff | 12/07/2016 -
HoroscopesSpirit Astrology: Your Dose of Hyperlocal Spiritual Advice
Aries: Back in the In the day when Johnny Brenda’s had a big bathroom near the bar downstairs, I once saw an amazing band from Fishtown cover a song by…
Sharon Isabel Curley | 12/07/2016 -
Community in FishtownPenn Treaty Celebrates Its 334th Anniversary
On Saturday, November 19th, the Friends of Penn Treaty Park celebrated the 334th anniversary of the of the signing of the unbroken peace treaty. A small group gathered around…
Roman Blazic | 12/02/2016 -
News in Olde RichmondPortside Arts Unveil New Student- Designed Mural at St. Anne’s Senior Center
In August, Spirit News reported that a group of young artists visited St. Anne’s Senior Center (2607 E Cumberland St.) to finalize the design for a new mural. The…
Spirit Staff | 12/02/2016 -
HoroscopesSpirit Astrology: Your Dose of Hyperlocal Spiritual Advice (November 16, 2016)
Aries: With the buzz and hum of anxious memories recently clogging little parts of your otherwise draining days, it’s time for you to physically or metaphorically lay yourself down right…
Sharon Isabel Curley | 11/16/2016 -
Community26th District Seeking Donations for Children’s Christmas Party
The holidays are fast approaching and we are requesting donations to make our annual Holiday Gift Drive a success. Last year, due to kindness of donors, the 26th Police District…
Spirit Staff | 11/16/2016 -
CommunityPECO Investing $1.1 Million in Tree Trimming to Keep the Lights On for More Than 190,000 Customers in Philadelphia
PECO customers in Philadelphia will benefit from a $1.1 million investment to trim trees and remove vegetation along 335 miles of aerial electric lines. This work, currently underway, will…
Spirit Staff | 11/16/2016 -
CommunityLOVE Your Park Fall Service Day on Saturday, November 12
Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy as we clean, green, and celebrate Philly’s parks! We need 2,000 volunteer to help plant trees, collect leaves for compost,…
Spirit Staff | 11/03/2016 -
News in KensingtonWomen’s Community Revitalization Project Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
On Friday, October 14th, lights gleamed over the outdoor patio of Oxford Mills, an apartment complex on W. Oxford Street, while tenants, allies and employees of the Women's Community…
Kaitlyn Moore | 10/26/2016 -
A&E in Art Museum“Live and Life Will Give You Pictures” Photo Exhibit Now Open at The Barnes
There has been some excitement among the art community in Philadelphia as the Barnes Foundation moves away from their more traditional style art exhibits, debuting the first photography installation…
James Rennie | 10/26/2016 -
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