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Philly Jazz Scene Grows with Black Squirrel and Cellar Dog

Philadelphia’s jazz culture has deepened with the arrival of two new venues, Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown and Cellar Dog in Center City.  The venues join a legacy of iconic...

Shake Shack Opens New Fishtown Location in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood is buzzing with excitement as Shake Shack prepares to open its doors at 1359 Frankford Ave.  This highly anticipated event is a major piece of Fishtown news,...

Drawing the line

      What’s the area between Lehigh Avenue and York Street called? When did York and Aramingo become Fishtown proper–the shopping center was renamed Fishtown Crossing from...

PennDOT gives updates on Delaware Avenue Extension, other I-95 projects

In a meeting with community members on Wednesday, March 16, representatives from PennDOT provided updates and addressed questions and concerns regarding the ongoing I-95...

Pjs for a special cause

It’s been nearly three years since Port Richmond native Liam Garvey, 9, went to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children with an ailment that changed...

Something to smile about

For the better part of the last two decades, one organization has been putting healthy smiles on the faces of those who need them...

Northern Liberties Restaurant Week to return in April

The Northern Liberties Business Improvement District recently announced that its second annual Northern Liberties Restaurant Week will take place from Friday, April 1, to...

Made musician: Michael Imperioli’s band ZOPA performs sold-out Fishtown show

“I’ve never seen it so crowded here before … ” This musing of surprise was voiced last Friday night by several individuals who traded in...
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