From the outside, it looks like just another ordinary warehouse building with a bunch of lights inside. However, as you approach and enter the premises, you are taken aback by what you find inside. Thousands [continue reading…]
Marc Brodzik of Fishtown has launched a local video production company that started its own Internet channel, Scrapple TV, that he wants to become a national hit. “I call it unprocessed television,” Brodzik said of [continue reading…]
Along the historic Frankford Avenue sits a furniture store that directly deals with pieces that are both historic and contemporary. Although many faces are new to Fishtown, Michael Tonuci and his son Steven have been [continue reading…]
It is a dream for every individual to follow their passion as a young child and make something out of their life involving that passion. For owner Chris DiPinto, of DiPinto Guitars, that is exactly [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24198293] For the fourth year in a row the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby this past weekend featured art, rock music and really weird vehicles. Each year since 2007, contestants come together to show off their [continue reading…]
Over the past few years, Fishtown has transformed into one of the more artsy areas of Philadelphia. As the neighborhood saw some changes, Milkcrate Cafe found a fresh way to serve coffee and music to [continue reading…]
It started in the house of Zoe Lukas and her husband. Now, Whipped Bakeshop is known as one of the best bake shops in Philadelphia. The shop, which specializes in all baked goods has been [continue reading…]
The Bicycle Stable has been a full-service shop for over 10 years in Fishtown. With the rise in gas prices, owner Chaz Vlastis discussed how much a difference it has made on his shop. “It [continue reading…]
The Rocket Cat Cafe has been serving locals for eight years in Fishtown. The restaurant located on Frankford Avenue caters to all including vegetarians and vegans. The cafe does have an interesting name. Owner Karen [continue reading…]
Local residents met Tuesday night at the Fishtown Recreation Center to help support local business. The Fishtown Market, owned by Mark Reiber was found out of variance in a license renewal. Zoning laws prohibit Reiber [continue reading…]
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