Fishtown on the small screen
Fishtown is being sized up, like it or not.A Boston-based television production company, Powderhouse Productions, is deciding if there is potential for a reality show...
River Ward events for the week of October 31
Mater Dolorosa “Night at the Races”On Saturday, Nov. 3, celebrate the church’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Mater Dolorosa, at 1676 Ruan St., will host...
Shenanigans Saloon raising money for neighbor’s vet bill
Shenanigans Saloon, at 3133 Gaul St. in Port Richmond, is rallying neighbors to help an elderly neighbor and her dog after a pit bull...
Northern Liberties TV program is moving on up
If you’ve spent any time at all in Northern Liberties, then you might have heard the name Larry Freedman. Locals know Freedman as chairman...
Beautifying a neighborhood’s roots
Under a drizzle and gray skies last week, an unusual sound echoed across Campbell Square in Port Richmond.Chip. Chip. Chip.The sound was artist Roger Wing,...
Philly’s kids are s-m-a-r-t
Over 102 participants from second through eighth grades tested their prowess Friday at the 11th annual Fishtown Spelling Bee. The kids displayed their talent...