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Food in FishtownPhilly Style Bagels Are (FINALLY!!) Almost Here
Is there a bagel revival happening in Philly? If so, will Fishtown be its next epicenter with Philly Style Bagels (PSB) at the helm? Find out for yourself at their…
Thomas Weir | 01/05/2016 -
Crime in KensingtonShootout in West Kensington Ends with 1 Dead and 2 Injured
According to Action News, three men were caught in the crossfire of a West Kensington shootout yesterday. One man was shot dead and two others are in critical condition at…
Thomas Weir | 01/04/2016 -
Crime in Port RichmondFamily in Port Richmond Seeks Justice for Son’s Killers
According to FOX 29, a Port Richmond family that witnessed their own son’s murder has yet to bring the 21-year-old man’s assailants to justice even after the Police released surveillance…
Thomas Weir | 01/04/2016 -
Local Business in Northern LibertiesSEER Interactive Expanding Upward in Northern Liberties
Up, up and away. Over the past six months, SEER Interactive, a digital marketing agency that operates out of both Philadelphia and San Diego, has purchased all but one floor…
Thomas Beck | 12/18/2015 -
Community in FishtownAmerican Airlines gifts $360,000 for Bob Ciminelli’s 36 years of service
American Airlines gifted $180,000 to the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (PAL) after an executive of the airline Bob Ciminelli announced his retirement after a 36 year long career. Ciminelli…
Whitney Johnson | 12/16/2015 -
A&E in KensingtonPhiladelphia Photo Arts Center Presents ‘Fate Shifts Shapes’
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC) in South Kensington will present Fate Shifts Shapes, an exhibition of photography, poetry and moving images that examine the differences between society and self…
Spirit Staff | 12/15/2015 -
News in Fishtown
Beware: Door-to-door Solicitors Scamming Fishtowners
There have been numerous incidents in the 26th District, particularly in Fishtown - PSA 3, in which residents have indicated that various unknown persons have knocked on their door to…
Spirit Staff | 12/14/2015 -
News in BridesburgChampion of Worker Safety Cause is Celebrated
A leader in the fight for worker safety in Philadelphia and the nation will be celebrated at PhilaPOSH’s 40th Anniversary party. According to Philly.com, residents of Bridesburg in the late…
Thomas Weir | 12/11/2015 -
News in FishtownAramingo Avenue Southbound Ramp to I-95 Will Be Temporarily Closed
In a press release, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the Aramingo Avenue on-ramp to I-95 South at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange will close down temporarily on Monday,…
Grace Shallow | 12/11/2015 -
Community in FishtownNEW FISHTOWN PSPCA’S UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE PHOTOS WITH SANTA AND “PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT”
On Saturday, December 19, 2015, the Pennsylvania’s SPCA’s Fishtown Center (1546 Frankford Avenue) will be holding a photo session with Santa from 12 to 4 PM. Pets and kids are…
Grace Shallow | 12/10/2015 -
Health in KensingtonNKDC’S Health and Benefit Fair is Only Days Away!
On Saturday, December 12, 2015, NKCDC will be holding a “Health Insurance and Benefits Fair” from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Coral Street Arts House (2446 Coral Street).…
Grace Shallow | 12/10/2015 -
News in BridesburgBridesburg and Port Richmond Connected Through Delaware Ave. Extension
From the repaving of Third and Fourth Street to the renewal of the Trolley lines along Girard Avenue this past summer, roads in the Riverwards are being upgraded. However, it’s…
Thomas Weir | 12/09/2015