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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

Fishtown

Fishtown: Popularity Continues for Annual Chili Cook-Off

March 31, 2013

It was a full house for the recent Fishtown Neighbors Association Chili Cook-Off. Lines reached out the door for this third annual event held at Skybox Studios, an event space located on the 2400 block

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: New Pub Crawl Added to Trenton Avenue Arts Festival

March 20, 2013

The committee board for the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival (TAAF) is attempting to expand the annual spring event beyond Trenton Avenue by adding a pub crawl to the list of activities. “TAAFter Dark is going

Fishtown

Fishtown: Neighbors Association Denies Zoning Request

February 20, 2013

After a vote held last week, the Fishtown Neighbors Association turned down Alberto Rivera’s zoning request regarding his property at 1117 Day St. Rivera had plans to convert the single-family home into a duplex, one

Fishtown

Fishtown: Dozens Support Homeless Veterans at Event

February 17, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59813654] It was a busy scene at the Fishtown Recreation Center this weekend as dozens of people gathered at this month’s Code: Red White and Blue event. By midmorning, more than 100 people had gathered

Economy

Fishtown: Day Street Property Discussed at Zoning Meeting

February 14, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59540807] A single-family home located at 1117 Day St., was the topic of discussion at a public zoning meeting held by the Fishtown Neighbors Association . Neighbors located in the immediate area were encouraged to vote

Fishtown

Fishtown: Postgreen Homes to Replace Empty Lot on Frankford Avenue

February 12, 2013

The location at 2032-34 Frankford Ave. is nothing more than a large area of grass between two buildings. Recent plans from the housing company Postgreen Homes call to change that with the construction of an

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