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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,...

Students learning valuable culinary skills

Students at St. Laurentius School in Fishtown are learning about the importance of health and nutrition through the Vetri Cooking Program. Once a week after...

Helping kids think clearly and write with clarity

Ensuring students have all of the support that they need is at the heart of the Mighty Writers’ mission. Founded by Tim Whitaker in 2009,...

Officer: Remove items from view in parked cars

During the South Port Richmond Civic Association meeting on Wednesday, Officer Tina Willis of the 24th Police District provided monthly crime rates for Port...

Connecting with fans on and off the field

KelseyRae Semon knew she wanted to be a cheerleader since she saw her older sister cheer at Frankford Boys Club for their football team....

The latest zoning controversy in Fishtown involved a sign that says ‘Fishtown’

Within the last few years, two establishments along the Olde Richmond/Fishtown border of York Street have marked their territory with new names for their...

The Riverwards’ first roundabout is officially open for driving

The roundabout under construction at the intersection of Frankford Avenue, Trenton Avenue and York Street in Kensington finally opened Thursday morning, drawing to a...
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