Author: Khaliha Ina Hawkins

Fishtown: Selling One-of-a-kind Guitars, One Decade at a Time at DiPinto Guitars

December 1, 2015Khaliha Ina Hawkins

Philadelphia has always been known for its love of cheesesteaks but it is also a city that loves music just as much. From live music venues such as World Café Live, Union Transfer and Electric

Fishtown: Running To Beer and Toasting to Science

October 30, 2015pnadmin and

When his life lost control, he found running. David April of Fishtown went out for a run one day in 2007 to distract himself from his recent divorce. He only ran for a block, but

Fishtown: Local Community Board Unites the Neighborhood One Block at a Time

October 20, 2015Khaliha Ina Hawkins and

Fishtown has been called one of the most up and coming neighborhoods in Philadelphia, and the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) has a few ideas why. FNA members Jamie Ware, president, Ian Wilson, reporting secretary, and

Fishtown: First Presbyterian Church Opens Doors as the City Shuts Down

September 28, 2015Khaliha Ina Hawkins and

Though the streets of Fishtown were no more crowded than usual during the papal visit, one community leader still saw the event as a great way to build the neighborhood’s unity. Reverend Shawn Hyska, pastor

Port Richmond: Five Community Businesses

September 24, 2015pnadmin and

Port Richmond is a close knit community, known for its large Polish and Irish immigrant population. That said, there is plenty of diversity within the borders of the region. This diversity is seen throughout the community

Fishtown: Five Fish to Catch Around the Neighborhood

September 24, 2015Khaliha Ina Hawkins and

Packed with bars, music venues and coffee shops, the community members of Fishtown are united by location, interests – and their love of fish. The community displays its slippery mascot in various ways throughout the