Fishtown artist to teach unique classes for kids
Fishtown resident Ellissa Collier said that in an inspiring place like Philadelphia, all the city’s kids have artistic potential.She should know — the 32-year-old teaching artist...
What’s up with Ann Street?
Why is the street torn up along Ann Street at Edgemont Street?That’s what locals were asking last week when they reached out to Star for answers.“It’s...
A man with a plan, and a blog, to combat city blight
Chris Sawyer isn’t a man to rest on his laurels.The 34-year-old Kensington resident is a community advocate — he led a clean up of illegal bandit signs...
Fishtown’s sweetest secret, Whipped Bakeshop
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALike any bakery worth its salt — or perhaps, its sugar — Whipped Bakeshop’s most arresting asset is its smell.Immediately upon entering the Fishtown shop, at 636 Belgrade...
Fishtown’s Anthony’s Café treasures past, welcomes present
Like many Philadelphia neighborhoods, Fishtown has experienced a renaissance of sorts in the past few years.Part of this rebirth has been an infusion into the...
Firefighters’ union vs. Nutter and Ayers
The firefighters’ union, Local 22, said Mayor Michael Nutter and Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers “lied” last week to protect themselves as the union pushes...
