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Crime in FishtownDriver Charged With DUI After Car Strikes Fillmore Philadelphia Early Thursday Morning
The Fillmore Philadelphia (29 East Allen St.) was hit by a drunk driver around 2AM this morning. The venue, which has only been open in Fishtown for a little more than four months,…
Whitney Johnson | 02/11/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesNorthern Liberties’ Native Worked as Makeup Artist in Recently Acclaimed Motion Picture
Brotherly Love, a film written and directed by Jamal Hill and set in Philadelphia, was recognized at last week’s NAACP Image Awards Ceremony with a nomination in the “Outstanding Independent…
Whitney Johnson | 02/05/2016 -
Food in Northern LibertiesNew Armenian Restaurant Opens in Northern Liberties
A new Armenian venue and a bold challenge to boot. On Friday, January 29, apricotstone (styled all lowercase, all one word) opened its doors to the public on Liberties Walk…
Thomas Beck | 02/05/2016 -
Food in KensingtonIn Case Anyone Was Wondering What’s Going on With this Building on Front St….
On the southeast corner of Front and Master Streets sits a giant stone structure, seemingly untouched by time. The building, with a large inscription reading Wm. Mulherin Sons, was once…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/05/2016 -
Food in FishtownRitzy New Addition to the Fishtown Restaurant Scene: Root Forthcoming
According to Philly.com, a new restaurant will be added to the mix of Fishtown’s new refined-dining trend. Joining the new and higher-tier dining and drinking options cropping up all over…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/04/2016 -
A&E in FishtownFishtown’s Original Girls Rock Philly
Girls Rock Philly (GRP) is a place for girls to learn more than just playing instruments — they learn how to rock. Located at 1867 Frankford Avenue, this after school…
Whitney Johnson | 02/04/2016 -
Crime in Port RichmondFive busted in Port Richmond Drug Raid
According to Metro, Philadelphia narcotics officers busted a group of drug dealers in Port Richmond last Friday. The Narcotics Unit was investigating the area around the 2300 block of East…
Daniel Rainville | 02/03/2016 -
News in BridesburgAmtrak Window Damage: Projectile Thought To Be Rock
According to 6ABC, an Amtrak train was struck by some object while traveling through the Riverwards. Investigators are now saying that the object in question was, more likely than not,…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/02/2016 -
Food in FairmountFairmount’s Bar Hygge Set to Open Soon
Keep your eyes peeled for the newest local tavern. According to Philadelphia Eater, Bar Hygge is set to open its doors as early as next week. Husband and wife Tom…
Thomas Beck | 01/29/2016 -
Education in Temple UniversitySnøhetta Releases Projected Images of Temple University’s New Library
According to Philly Magazine, Snøhetta, an international design and architectural organization, released several projected renderings of the new Temple University library on Tuesday, January 26. The site of the undertaking…
Thomas Beck | 01/29/2016 -
Crime in KensingtonPolice Search for Double Homicide Suspect
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Police department released the identity of the suspect wanted in a triple shooting (double homicide) that occurred earlier this month in Kensington. Police have identified Ativa…
Daniel Rainville | 01/28/2016 -
Community in Port RichmondFour to One: Archdiocese Combines Parishes in Port Richmond
Over the course of the next 18 months four Port Richmond parishes will combine as one, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced on Sunday, June 24. According Philly.com, Our Lady Help…
Thomas Weir | 01/25/2016