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Features in Northern LibertiesI Did the Bump and I Survived
It’s about 9AM on a cool Sunday morning and I’m thinking about the cracked and cobbled streets I’ll soon be exploring in Kensington. I’m not in search of my next…
Ptah Gabrie | 11/13/2015 -
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A Letter to the Editor in Response to Article, “Subprime Loans Not Dead? A Look at Who’s Lending in the Riverwards”
In regards to the ”Subprime Loans Not Dead” article that ran in the October 21, 2015 edition of your newspaper I’d like to provide some further clarification, given that without…
Jack Grauer | 11/12/2015 -
Features in Port RichmondHappy Veterans Day! Photos from Sunday’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ceremony in Port Richmond
On Sunday, November 8th residents flocked to Campbell's Square in Port Richmond to pay their respects to a new memorial dedicated to those who fought and lost their lives during…
Spirit Staff | 11/11/2015 -
Features in Port RichmondPHOTOS: People at a Port Richmond Polling Place
Meet some of the folks who rocked the vote in the 25th Ward, 3rd Division at the Port Richmond Senior Center (3068 Belgrade St.) yesterday. Interviews by Justin Helm, Photos by Jen Painter…
Justin Helm and Jen Painter | 11/04/2015 -
FeaturesNext Stop Democracy: A Fresh Look For Philly Polling Locations
On November 3rd, a group of artists and community organizers plan to add a little vibrancy to the voting process and draw attention to polling locations. 60 signs handpainted and…
John Henry Scott | 11/02/2015 -
Community in FishtownHere’s Some Photos from last Saturday’s Halloween Hoe Down at Penn Treaty Park
Here are some photos from last Saturday's third annual Halloween Hoedown at Penn Treaty Park.
Roman Blazic | 10/28/2015 -
News in KensingtonBoston Court to Be the Newest Addition to East Kensington
East Kensington is starting to see some more development projects above Emerald Street. Currently, there are two lots with plans for development next to each other stretching from York and…
Thomas Weir | 10/14/2015 -
FeaturesPHOTOS: Pa. State Rep. John Taylor’s 31st Senior Expo
On Friday, October 9, Pa. State Representative John Taylor hosted his 31st Senior Expo. Senior citizens from the Riverwards filed into Cohox Rec Center. The expo is a free, one-stop information fair…
Max Pulcini | 10/13/2015 -
CommunityPhotos From the Weekend: RiverCity Festival and EKNA Cook-Out
Photos by Max Pulcini and Thomas Weir The Eighth Annual RiverCity Festival was held on Saturday October 10, 2015 beginning at noon at Penn Treaty Park. The free event was…
Spirit Staff | 10/13/2015 -
A&E in FishtownNight Market Photo Contest Entries
Here are all the entries for our Night Market Photo Contest. Whichever one has the most likes by 5 PM on Friday, October 9 wins free tickets to see Misterwives…
Ben Smolin | 10/07/2015 -
A&E in FishtownFishtown, Live! Local Legends Hall & Oates Open Up Philly’s Fillmore
"We're in Fishtown, right?" Daryl Hall said to a sold out crowd of fans and concertgoers. "I used to be scared to come up here." [caption id="attachment_5307" align="aligncenter" width="900"] /Walter…
Max Pulcini | 10/07/2015 -
Community in FishtownNight Market Comes to Frankford and Girard for a Rainy Night of Food and Fun
On October 1, Fishtown hosted what may have been the wettest Night Market yet. Still, a determined crowd turned out to enjoy the festivities. Here's a collection of social media…
Spirit Staff | 10/02/2015