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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 -
Community in HarrowgateGun Lock Giveaway at Heitzman Rec
On October 4th, Assistant Chief of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Danielle Walsh and the office's Victim Witness Coordinator Daniela Chacon participated in a Gun-Lock Giveaway at the Heitzman…
Spirit Staff | 10/12/2016 -
Health in Temple UniversityTemple Block-By-Block Works For North Philly Residents
Kudos to a wonderful program. Temple Health: Block-by-Block is a program concerned with the overall health and well-being of others. Researchers go door to door and survey residents…
Thomas Beck | 10/12/2016 -
Community in Temple UniversityTemple University’s New Party Policy Has Begun to Take Effect
For a long time now, many of the residents of North Philadelphia who live within the vicinity of Temple University have voiced their complaints with regard to rowdy student…
Thomas Beck | 10/12/2016 -
Crime in FrancisvilleCar Vandalizations Plague Francisville, Fairmount
A recent string of car vandalizations have hit the neighborhoods of Francisville and Fairmount. According to Philly.com, Police are investigating a spree in which the windows of about two dozen…
Patrick Clark | 10/12/2016 -
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 -
A&E in FishtownSHOW PREVIEW: Cymbals Eat Guitars, Field Mouse and Wildhoney at Johnny Brenda’s
Local Show Preview Upcoming on Sunday, October 16 at Johnny Brendas, you can catch what is sure to be a thumpin’ good show with Cymbals Eat Guitars, Field Mouse,…
Justin Helm | 10/05/2016 -
A&E in FairmountEncore: One More Weekend of Parks on Tap Confirmed at Lemon Hill
After such a successful first season of Parks on Tap, Philadelphia Parks and Rec, Fairmount Park Conservancy and FCM Hospitality are delighted to announce a special one weekend extension…
Spirit Staff | 10/05/2016 -
NewsPenn’s Garden Development News (October 5, 2016)
Francisville MJL Properties is constructing a 27-unit apartment building on the currently vacant lot at 1834 - 1836 Vineyard Street in Francisville. There will also be a parking lot on…
Thomas Beck | 10/05/2016 -
NewsAccu-Reggie 7 Day Forecast (October 5 – October 11)
Last week we spent much of our time in the 60s as a seemingly endless storm brought clouds and rain for days. The cooler temperatures brought us our first…
Accu-Reggie | 10/05/2016 -
NewsRiverwards Development News (September 28, 2016)
Kensington Five new homes are to be constructed at 2319 Amber Street in East Kensington. The homes are currently being framed. Developers purchased the 4,000-square-foot lot in early 2015. There…
Thomas Beck | 09/29/2016 -
Community in KensingtonRock to the Future and Eagles Players Cleanup Pop’s Park
Last week, Bennie Logan, Rodney McLeod, and Jalen Mills of the Philadelphia Eagles joined students from Rock to the Future’s MusiCore afterschool program for a “Rock the Block” Cleanup. Together,…
Spirit Staff | 09/29/2016