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Featured Stories

Infrastructure: Five Projects Commuters Need to Know About

February 3, 2016 Daniel T. Pelligrine

 If last year is anything to go by, then 2016 is set to be a year full of disruption for commuters in Philadelphia, even without a visit from the Pope. And with 30 projects underway

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Fishtown: Martial Arts School Teaches Self Defense, Self Improvement

December 2, 2015 pnadmin

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

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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

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

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

November 2, 2015 pnadmin

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

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Fishtown: Running To Beer and Toasting to Science

October 30, 2015 pnadmin

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

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

September 28, 2015 Khaliha Ina Hawkins

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

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Five Fish to Catch Around the Neighborhood

September 24, 2015 Khaliha Ina Hawkins

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

Fishtown

Port Richmond: ‘River Wards Cafe’ and Apartments Coming to Richmond Street

April 30, 2015

When Joe Livewell uncovered the “ghost sign” beneath the plaster, a hand-painted advertisement of a boy holding bread, it solidified the fact that Richmond Street was once a place for foot traffic, a place where ads,

Bridesburg

Fishtown: “We’re Here to Service The Community. Being Part of It is Something Really Special.”

March 12, 2015

Matthew Albasi and Max Pulcini (above), two young Temple University graduates who love journalism and the city of Philadelphia, recently purchased The Spirit of the River Wards newspaper, which serves the Fishtown, Kensington, Bridesburg, Port Richmond and Northern

Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties: Art to Wear, Delicious Yarn and Unique Fine Art

February 23, 2015

Nancy Nagle, the owner of the Northern Liberties gallery and yarn shop Nangellini, finds joy and internal peace through weaving and creating fiber art. At a young age, Nagle discovered her passion for symmetry, geometry,

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