Articles in the River Wards Category
Fishtown, History, Social issues »
The recent placement of signs restricting parking for more than two hours rattled neighbors in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia.
As neighborhood residents tried … Read the full story >>
Fishtown, Politics, Social issues, Transportation »
The revitalization of Fishtown in recent years, bringing in an influx of new residents has aggravated an old problem: parking – specifically too few parking … Read the full story >>
Education, Fishtown, School Closings: A Special Report, Social issues »
It’s hard to believe that St. Laurentius School, a private Catholic parish school located at 1612 E. Berks St., was threatened with closure a year … Read the full story >>
Education, Fishtown, School Closings: A Special Report, Social issues »
When the Archdiocese of Philadelphia marked St. Laurentius School in Fishtown for closing, some of the reasons it cited included financial issues and enrollment shortages. … Read the full story >>
Economy, Fishtown »
The Philadelphia Federal Credit Union held a grand opening of its Fishtown branch on April 27. This new branch, located at 2136 E. Dauphin St., … Read the full story >>
Economy, Fishtown, Social issues, Zoning »
Property on North Delaware Avenue has been a hot commodity and one of the biggest projects on the horizon is the proposed Canal Street North … Read the full story >>
Featured Stories, Fishtown, Government, Social issues »
Some residents in Fishtown have been waiting on the Philadelphia Streets Department to properly fill a sink hole on the 1100 block of Crease Street … Read the full story >>
Environment, Fishtown, Port Richmond »
In the near future East Palmer Street will see a new dog park right next to Shissler Recreation Center. Dog owners in Fishtown consider this … Read the full story >>
AxisPhilly, Fishtown »
Despite the fact that 56 percent of property tax revenues go toward the School District of Philadelphia, schools are still being closed.
Philadelphia officials approved … Read the full story >>
Education, Fishtown, Social issues »
Hundreds gathered in front of the St. Laurentius School to participate in the second annual St. LauRUNtius Fishtown 5K. While the race was designed as … Read the full story >>

