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News in Port RichmondRichmond Street Closures on Thursday and Friday
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) has announced the closure of Richmond Street near Ann Street where I-95 passes over the road from Thursday to Friday. The closure will go…
Whitney Johnson | 12/08/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonDismembered Pig’s Head Found Monday Morning on Mosque Stoop in Kensington
On December 7, a severed pig’s head was discovered outside of Al-Aqsa Mosque, located at 1501 Germantown Avenue. The Executive Director of the Arab American Development Corporation and spokesperson for…
Whitney Johnson | 12/08/2015 -
News in FishtownPennDOT Invites Homeowners to Vote on Noise Barrier Designs in Fishtown
I-95 Girard Avenue Interchange Noise Barrier Design You can vote on what the barriers should look like. PennDOT is constructing noise barriers along the new southbound side of I-95 between…
Thomas Weir | 12/08/2015 -
Crime in FishtownRobbery At Transport Cycles in Fishtown
According to the Philadelphia Police, a suspect gained entry into Fishtown’s Transport Cycles (1105 Frankford Avenue) around 6:30 AM on December 1, 2015 by way of roof skylight and stole…
Grace Shallow | 12/03/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonArmed Robbery and Car Theft at West Kensington Gas Station
According to Fox 29, on November 28 around 5:00 pm, a 42-year-old male was approached by several unknown males as he prepared to pump gas into his car. The incident…
Jordyn Cordner | 12/03/2015 -
Food in KensingtonKensington Distillery Brings Patrons Closer to Their Cocktails
According to Newsworks, a new distillery has launched in Kensington, and they’re letting the public observe their process. Red Brick Craft Distillery’s very first commercial brew has just been barrelled…
Jordyn Cordner | 12/03/2015 -
News in Fishtown
I-95 Slip Ramp at Girard Avenue Closing Permanently, More Construction To Come
The Girard Avenue slip-ramp connected to the I-95 northbound on-ramp at the Girard Avenue Interchange will be permanently closing on Thursday, December 3rd, as part of a $211 million project…
Jordyn Cordner | 12/02/2015 -
Local Business in KensingtonSmall Business Saturday, November 28th, Hours Vary
Start your holiday season off with a bang! Small Business Saturday has been growing over the years in Fishtown. This year is bigger, better and more local than ever before.…
Thomas Weir | 11/25/2015 -
News in Northern LibertiesFormer Destination Maternity Site in NoLibs Revamps Plan Due to Zoning Change
According to Philadelphia Business Journal, the owner of the Destination Maternity building on the corner of 5th and Spring Garden streets is revamping their previous plan to convert the building…
Thomas Weir | 11/25/2015 -
News in FishtownSugarhouse Casino Expands With Local Businesses
SugarHouse Casino is undergoing a $164 million expansion adding more than 150,000 square feet to its riverfront property. Part of that expansion will include seven new food-and-beverage companies, three of…
Thomas Weir | 11/24/2015 -
Crime in HarrowgateTwo Men Slain Inside Harrowgate Home
According to Philly.com, two men were found dead inside of a Harrowgate home on Monday evening, November 23rd. Both victims were fatally shot in the back of the head at…
Thomas Weir | 11/24/2015 -
Local Business in Northern LibertiesNorthern Liberties Tattoo Shop Doubles as an Art Gallery
Central Tattoo Studios (171 W. Girard Ave.) in Northern Liberties operates as a tattoo shop and an art gallery, with some exciting new art exhibitions coming up. The owners of…
Grace Shallow | 11/20/2015