Profiles
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Features in Fishtown#OurGivingSpirit – We Care Soccer Camp
The Fishtown Athletic Club (Fishtown A.C.), located in the Shissler Recreation Center at 1800 Blair St., is a local club that has been around since 1964. It is a sports…
Whitney Johnson | 11/25/2015 -
Community in Kensington“No They, Only Us”
EKNA’s New President Speaks Up On Why He Loves East Kensington Nicholas Esposito is a man that wears many hats. He is the founder of Head and the Hand, a…
Sean Kearney | 11/25/2015 -
Features in FishtownIslam in the Riverwards: How One Northern Liberties Man is Leading Philly’s Oldest Mosque
As Abdullah Pocius walks down the street, it’s difficult to pick him out as a religious leader. In his ultra-hip neighborhood, he blends with the crowd. "If I walk down…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 11/12/2015 -
FeaturesDr. Strangevote or: Why Democratic voters should never vote for a Democratic Council-at-Large Candidate
On Election Day, you’ll see several choices for City Council. There are seven open positions and city law gives you the ability to vote for five candidates to fill them.…
Bob Stewart | 10/28/2015 -
FeaturesTerry Tracy — Ballot #228
Terry Tracy keeps a photo of an engraved quote in his cell phone. The quote reads, “Our lack of real capacity for public indignation is due to the length of…
Bob Stewart | 10/28/2015 -
FeaturesDan Tinney: Union Guy Who Gets Business
Why are Philly’s unions supporting a Republican? Well, first of all, a lot of Philly Republicans are pro-union. The support is hardly unusual. And in this case, Dan Tinney, an…
Bob Stewart | 10/28/2015 -
Politics…And Don’t Forget About the Socialists!
With all the hooplah self-described socialist Bernie Sanders is drumming up in the presidential election, we figured we’d highlight a few socialists running locally. Here’s a brief rundown on candidates…
Randy LoBasso | 10/28/2015 -
FeaturesDennis O’Brien: Remembering How to Run
Maybe Denny O’Brien doesn’t remember how to run for office. For a guy who spent most of his life as a State Representative — which requires being re-elected every two…
Bob Stewart | 10/28/2015 -
PoliticsGet to Know Your Candidates: The Rest of the Field
We've profiled lesser known candidates with in-depth profiles, but still wanted to fill you all in on the rest of the field. Here are your candidates for mayor, City Council…
Spirit Staff | 10/28/2015 -
FeaturesThe Stobering Reality: Can Andrew Stober pull off the upset of all upsets in Philly elections?
At the 2011 City Council-at-large debate held at WHYY, moderator Dave Davies asked Republican Denny O’Brien if Philly was actually getting a sixth Democrat if they voted for him. That…
Bob Stewart | 10/28/2015 -
FeaturesKristin Combs: A Different Kind of Candidate
When Port Richmond resident and Fishtown school teacher Kristin Combs decided to run for City Council she sought the endorsement of her union, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT). It…
Bob Stewart | 10/28/2015 -
FeaturesThe Future is Bright for Two Riverwardians
In an epoch where hope for change is waning, two standouts from the Riverwards are reflective of what happens when, with the help of seasoned mentors and a clear vision,…
Denise M. Krenski | 10/23/2015