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Port Richmond: Senior Citizens Showcase Their Inner Artists And More

December 2, 2015 pnadmin 0

Friday afternoons at St. Anne’s Senior Community Center are never a bore. The weekly Clay Creations class, taught by Anne Koszalka, highlights many seniors’ weeks and gives them something to look forward to on Fridays. [continue reading…]

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Fishtown: Martial Arts School Teaches Self Defense, Self Improvement

December 2, 2015 pnadmin 1

She came home with bruises running up and down her arms. Her mother told her to just try to make the bullies her friends, and the school told her not to fight back. That’s when [continue reading…]

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

December 1, 2015 Khaliha Ina Hawkins 2

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 [continue reading…]

Fishtown

Fishtown: Doggie Depot Strengthens Community Among Residents (and Dogs)

November 2, 2015 pnadmin 0

Nobody said Fishtown was just for fish. Palmer Doggie Depot, located at approximately 37 E. Palmer St., is a park for residents of Fishtown and other nearby communities to let their dogs run, play and [continue reading…]

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Fishtown: Running To Beer and Toasting to Science

October 30, 2015 pnadmin 0

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 [continue reading…]

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

October 20, 2015 Khaliha Ina Hawkins 0

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 [continue reading…]

Government

Port Richmond: The “Not” Forgotten One

October 20, 2015 pnadmin 0

Philadelphia has a reputation of honoring fallen war veterans from an array of different wars. Some of the more notable memorials consist of the, Doughboys World War One Memorial at 2nd and Spring Garden streets, [continue reading…]

Center City

Port Richmond: Councilman Squilla Helps Lead Community in a New Direction

September 30, 2015 pnadmin 2

Mark Squilla represents City Council’s 1st District, a diverse and growing area. The district he is responsible for includes Port Richmond, among other notable stretches of Philadelphia such as, the Delaware River, Chinatown, Center City, Northern [continue reading…]

Fishtown

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

September 28, 2015 Khaliha Ina Hawkins 0

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 [continue reading…]

Fashion

Port Richmond: Five Community Businesses

September 24, 2015 pnadmin 1

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 [continue reading…]

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