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News in KensingtonKensington CAPA Blends Art and Academics
When most people think of high school they think of math tests, book reports, and bland lunches. While all these things go on at Kensington CAPA, students also hear drums…
spiritadmin | 05/19/2015 -
News in KensingtonKensington Man Stabbed in Neck
A man was stabbed in the neck in Kensington around D and Cambria Streets during the evening of Monday, May 18. The stabbing occurred around 6:45 pm. The victim was…
spiritadmin | 05/19/2015 -
News in KensingtonArrest Made in Kidnapping, Rape Case
Philadelphia Police have arrested Manuel Cintron, 24, in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault that took place in Kensington on the 2000 block of East York Street May 1…
spiritadmin | 05/19/2015 -
News in FishtownProblem Solving in Fishtown
Meet Jill Betters, a woman working hard to improve the quality of life of all Fishtown residents. Although you may not recognize the name, there's a pretty good chance that…
spiritadmin | 04/22/2015 -
Community in FishtownActual Value Initiative: Homeowners Be Prepared and Ask Questions
I am sure at this point you have heard about the city’s Actual Value Initiative (AVI), especially if you are a property owner in Philadelphia. These past few months, I have…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 06/27/2012 -
Community in FishtownOne School’s Momentum
The First Annual St. LauRUNtius 5K Race Kicks Off A Series Of Support Initiatives With the ups and downs St. Laurentius has had this year, it is an understatement to…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/25/2012 -
Community in KensingtonA Day Of Honor And Remembrance – Local Neighbors Gather to Pay Tribute to Our Lost and Injured Heroes
Residents of East Kensington and surrounding neighborhoods observed Sunday, April 15th as a day of honor and remembrance for the fallen and injured firefighters and all those impacted by the…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/18/2012 -
Community in FishtownPhilly Portholes Project Calls For Neighbors To Help Tell Riverward History
There has been a lot of talk for decades about connecting Philadelphia residents to their waterfront. With a slugging national economy, Philadelphia is a surprisingly stable city. Since most of…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/18/2012 -
News in Port RichmondWarehouse Fire Claims the Lives of Two Philadelphia Firefighters in 5 Alarm Blaze
"It is with deep regret that the Fire Commissioner Ayers announces the death of Lt. Robert Neary and FF Daniel Sweeney, both from Ladder 10, who were killed in the…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 04/11/2012 -
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Taylor Co-Sponsors Legislation for Dedicated Funding to HEMAP
Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) has co-sponsored legislation that would create a dedicated funding source to the Homeowners’ Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP), which helps homeowners in danger of foreclosure stay…
Spirit Staff | 03/14/2012 -
Community in Fishtown
Representatives From Local Health and Environmental Organizations Educate Neighbors About Dealing With Lead In The Soil
On Monday, March 5, representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and The Philadelphia Department of Public Health attended a Fishtown Action (FACT) meeting…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 03/14/2012