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CommunityWhile the Pope Was in Philly, the Pilgrims Were in the Riverwards
Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families shook up life as usual in downtown Philadelphia. The biggest headlines from the local news revolved around towing zones,…
Max Pulcini | 09/30/2015 -
Photos in FishtownPhotos from the Weekend: Philadelphia Record Exchange 30th Anniversary Block Party
To celebrate being in business for 30 years, The Philadelphia Record Exchange hosted a block party on Frankford Avenue on Saturday, September 19. The all day party featured records, food…
Staff Writers | 09/23/2015 -
A&E in FishtownThe Spirit Presents: Night Market Photo Contest
We here at The Spirit are excited to announce that we'll be holding a Night Market Photo Contest. We're offering two tickets to see Misterwives at the newly-opened Fillmore as the prize…
Ben Smolin | 09/22/2015 -
A&E in KensingtonA Glimpse Of Our Remnants
For the uninitiated, artistic dance pieces can be overwhelming. Unlike many other artforms, dance often requires the viewer to be present because, when removed from the live performance, it is…
Thomas Weir | 09/18/2015 -
Community in FishtownFishtown Says Goodbye to a Beloved Friend and Neighbor: Moon Mullen, Sept. 6, 1952 – Aug. 27, 2015
On Monday, August 31, Fishtown celebrated the life of Vincent “Moon” Mullen. Moon, a Fishtown resident who had lived on the 600 block of Gaul Street for years, passed on…
Max Pulcini | 08/31/2015 -
CommunityQuestion of the Week: When you’re feeling down and out, what do you do to stay positive?
When you're feeling down and out, what do you do to stay positive? [caption id="attachment_4503" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Rob/Hayley Marks[/caption] "I just put on a good record and listen to music.…
Hayley Marks | 08/19/2015 -
Features in FishtownPHOTOS: SugarHouse “Tops Off” Expansion Project With Ceremony, Ups Community Contribution By Half Million Dollars
SugarHouse celebrated the placement of the final beam of the casino's $164 million expansion project on the morning of August 13. To commemorate this milestone, the SugarHouse team hosted a “Topping-Off…
Max Pulcini | 08/13/2015 -
Features in FishtownFishtown Fluffs: Instagram Edition
Fishtown residents sure do love sharing their animals on social media. Enjoy this adorable compilation of puppy photos shared on the 'gram, all by you guys! Thinking about the booty.…
Hayley Marks | 08/06/2015 -
CommunityQuestion of the Week: How Will You Spend Your Last Weeks of Summer?
The last days of summer are upon us, folks (boo), but that doesn't mean we can't make the most of our final few weeks of heat and sunshine! This week,…
Hayley Marks | 08/04/2015 -
Community in Northern Liberties2nd Street Festival Returns to NoLibs this Sunday
It's hard to believe that it's already August. You know what the means: The 2nd Street Festival is almost here! The day-long, free gala event is a Northern Liberties summer…
K. Andrew Deffley | 07/31/2015 -
Community in FishtownLending a Hand to Give Back to the Past
Young people can get a bum rap: just “kids” who have little regard for anything that came before them, for the old days. We look to young people to…
Max Pulcini | 07/30/2015 -
EducationKids of the Riverwards
You were a kid once. I was a kid once. And, hopefully, we are all still kids at heart, at least a little. Kids enjoy pretending to be part…
Joshua Albert | 07/30/2015