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May 6, 2013
A restrictive parking sign implement on residential block in Fishtown

 

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 »

May 6, 2013 (2 Comments)
Neighborhood bars, such as Les & Doreen's Happy Tap, have experienced less outsider business due to parking issues.

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 »

May 6, 2013
Mrs. Griffith's 2nd grade class prepares for reading.

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 »

May 6, 2013
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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 »

May 1, 2013 (One Comment)
The community officially opened the branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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 »

May 1, 2013
Parking limitations have local residents worried about the Canal North project.

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 »

April 25, 2013 (One Comment)
Residents were concerned that the hole would increase in size and comprise the street.

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 »

April 25, 2013
Residents and volunteers hope the new dog park will be ready soon.

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 »

April 23, 2013
Dave Strohmeier and Tara Dossantos stood outside in Fishtown with their son.

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 »

April 21, 2013
Over 100 people took part in the 5K run for charity.

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 >>