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Awesometown Housing Development in Fishtown Receives Platinum LEED Certification

  Awesometown, the newest mixed-income housing project by developer Postgreen Homes, is now officially LEED Platinum Version 4 certified. The collaboration between Postgreen and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation…

BALDSPOT COMICS! (July 20, 2016)

Accu-Reggie 7 Day Forecast (July 20-July 26)

Do you remember last week’s heat and how it made you feel uncomfortable? I wish I could deliver news of sunny weather, low humidity and temperatures in the 80s for…

LOCAL BAND INTERVIEW: Northern Liberties’ Jank

Like many other cities in the country, Philadelphia is experiencing a resurgence of punk rock. One of these up-and-coming punk groups is Jank.  [caption id="attachment_10305" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Jank[/caption] If Into…

BALD SPOT COMICS! (July 13, 2016)

Letter to the Editor: “I’m In The Dead Center Looking Around”

  “I’m not on the outside looking in, I’m not on the inside looking out. I’m in the dead center looking around.”   As a young adult in today’s society, I see…

TOMORROW: Kidchella Concert Coming to Smith Memorial Playground

 For youngsters who are ready to rock, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse will be hosting an event on Friday, July 15th: The 3rd annual Kidchella, an annual children’s concert.  “[Kidchella]…

Accu-Reggie 7 Day Forecast (July 13 – July 19)

 The heat came and pummeled us last week. We had thee straight days in the middle 90s with nasty levels of humidity. Thankfully, the refreshing air mass after the heat…

Little Fish Comics (July 2016)

Our Lady of Port Richmond Receives Pre-K Expansion Grant From The Philadelphia School Partnership

The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) presented a $60,000 grant to Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School on Wednesday, June 29. The grant will go toward the expansion of…

US Cyclocross, Jeremy Powers, Champion Will Answer Questions From Fans at Transport Cycles

Current U.S. Cyclocross champion, Jeremy Powers, will answer questions from fans at Firth and Wilson Transport Cycles on Friday, July 8. The event, at 1105 Frankford Ave, costs $10 and…

Riverwards Produce Open House This Friday (And There Will be Cocktails!)

Riverwards Produce is set to open their storefront at 1822 Tulip Street with an open house featuring craft cocktails made with locally sourced produce and liquor, on July 8, from…