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Economy

Fishtown: Neighbors Concerned About Proposed Concert Venue

May 1, 2013

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 project. The project’s proposal features a complex with bowling alley, a

Featured Stories

Fishtown: Residents Worried About Crease Street Sink Hole

April 25, 2013

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 before something gets damaged or someone gets hurt. This wait

Environment

Fishtown: New Dog Park Part of Beautification Initiative

April 25, 2013

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 new facility “a welcome addition.” Volunteers gathered recently to plant

Fishtown

Axis Philly: Fishtown Families Wonder Where Their Taxes Are Going

April 23, 2013

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 closing 23 public schools, about 10 percent of the city’s

Education

Fishtown: Hundreds Run to Raise Money for St. Laurentius School

April 21, 2013

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 a day of fun, community, food, drinks, music and more

Fashion

Kensington: Little Shop of Dresses Attracts New Customers to Girard Avenue

April 19, 2013

Little Shop of Dresses, formerly known as Once Wed Again, celebrated its grand opening last weekend with discount deals, hors d’oeuvres, champagne and a flock of new customers. “­­­It’s an awesome store,” Yuliya Luts, a

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Economy

Fishtown: SugarHouse Pays $650,000 to Settle Dumping Violation

April 16, 2013

SugarHouse HSP Gaming, LP reached an agreement with the federal government to pay $650,000 after workers performed unauthorized work and dumped construction materials into the Delaware River. The agreement was announced Monday by U.S. Attorney

Environment

Fishtown: Fishing Derby Catches Roots of Neighborhood’s History

April 15, 2013

[vimeo 64027674] More than fifty people participated in the third annual Fishtown Fishing Derby at Penn Treaty Park recently.  Men, women and children of all ages cast their lines into the Delaware River early on a Saturday morning,

Economy

Fishtown: Residents Vote In Favor of $926 Million Wynn Casino Project

April 11, 2013

[vimeo 63693541] The Fishtown Neighbors Association granted its support with a 173-55 vote Monday night to billionaire casino developer Steve Wynn’s proposal to build a resort and casino on the Delaware riverfront. Wynn’s $926 million proposal

Crime

Fishtown: Belgrade Street Residence Involved in Potential Firebombing

April 3, 2013

A home on the 2300 block of Belgrade Street was the target of a potential firebombing late last week.  There were no injuries reported, the incendiary device is unconfirmed and the damages to the home

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