Profiles
-
A&E in FishtownSean Gallagher: Working-Class Local Artist Makes His Mark
These days, you can throw a rock up in the air in the riverwards and randomly hit an artist (or at least someone claiming to be). Just a short time…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 01/25/2012 -
Profiles in FishtownAndy Kroyos – A Christmas Treasure
I remember years back, Chuck Valentine, a great friend to my Dad (and a true kid at heart) was excitedly ribbing me after Christmas Eve mass at Holy Name. Joking…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 12/21/2011 -
Profiles in Fishtown
My Main Man Bil Keane
Roger Petersen, a friend and fellow cartoonist, told me that whenever he tells people in the neighborhood what he does, quite often they bring up Bil Keane’s name. Since you are holding…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 12/14/2011 -
Profiles in FishtownSpirit News Remembers Shane Kelly
At this point, I am sure you have heard the story of Shane Kelly’s murder. It is a distressing fact of life that good news does not spread nearly as…
Spirit Staff | 11/30/2011 -
Profiles in FishtownVeteran Spotlight: GySgt Scott Roxberry, USMC
With President Obama’s announcement last month that all U.S. Troops will return from Iraq by year’s end, Veterans Day 2011 is especially poignant. No matter what you believe about the…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 11/09/2011 -
A&E in FishtownHonoring and Recognizing The First Ladies of Fishtown/Kensington
In honor of the artists Mary Blazic and Marie Ulmer, the Goldfish Gallery will present a First Friday exhibition: The First Ladies of Fishtown/Kensington. The event will take place one…
Spirit Staff | 08/31/2011 -
ProfilesTimes Wounds all Heels: Ed Staniszewski, Saving Soles for Years
Fishtown lost a legendary neighbor on August 12th. Ed Staniszewski was the owner and operator of Star Shoe Repair on Girard Avenue for well over 60 years. Ed had worked…
spiritadmin | 08/24/2011 -
Profiles
Navy Seal, Michael Strange: An American Hero
A 50 foot American flag suspended from a crane blew majestically in the evening air at Hetzell’s field in Fishtown on Friday night. On the field gathered well over a…
Greg Pacana | 08/17/2011 -
Features in FishtownGone but Not Soon Forgotten
Church and community members gathered Sunday morning at Holy Name of Jesus Church (701 E. Gaul St.) to celebrate not only Pentecost, but also to commemorate the Reverend Francis P.…
Jill Kozak | 06/15/2011 -
Profiles in FishtownThe Facts Behind Fishtown’s Favorite Foodie
For a little over a year now the "Clean Plate" feature of The Spirit has been satiating the collective palate of its readers. With diverse recipes covering everything from a…
Stephen Sudia | 06/08/2011 -
Profiles in Port RichmondThe Shoe Lady of Richmond Street Turns 90
If anyone remembers buying shoes on Richmond Street in the “old days”, chances are you bought them from a red headed beauty named Mary Emma. You might have known her…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 05/18/2011