Fishtown
Pro Baseball Player Sean Murphy, Fishtown Native, Dead at 27
The Oakland Athletics announced today that Sean Murphy, a 27-year-old minor leaguer with the franchise, was found dead yesterday in Arizona. Murphy, a native of […]
First Look: Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
Potentially edging Charlie Was A Sinner out for most esoteric restaurant name in town is Fishtown newcomer, Wm. Mulherin’s Sons. The restaurant takes its name […]
Towners Juicery Now Has All-Day Happy Hours Twice a Week
Uhhhhhh, can all juice shops start doing this, please? Towners Juicery, at 1255 East Palmer Street in Fishtown, announced on their Instagram that they’ll be […]
Stripp’d Juice Coming to Fishtown’s Frankford Avenue
I’m going to need someone to start chaperoning me on my walks to work so that I don’t spend all my money buying a daily […]
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Is Set in Fishtown
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is set to officially open this Thursday, March 31st. The 101-seat Italian restaurant and four-room hotel (opening in June) is situated under the […]
Cops: Man Robbed Fishtown Rite Aid With a Hypodermic Needle
The Philadelphia Police Department has released surveillance footage of a man robbing a Fishtown drug store using a hypodermic needle as a weapon.
Beery Fishtown Gets Two Wine Bars
Frankford Avenue’s Fishtown Social is now open. The wine bar from Fishtown local, Vanessa Wong closely follows the Tria model of wine, beer, cheese and […]
Police: Man Threatens to Burn Down a Fishtown Soup Kitchen, Men Attacked Out Front
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men wanted for a violent incident that took place early Sunday morning outside a Fishtown […]
There’s a New Igloo in Fishtown
Just in time for the warm weather, Fishtown is getting a new dessert shop that’s offering a whole array of chilly treats, properly named The Igloo.
The Most Amazing Knitwear Comes From Fishtown (No, It’s Not Kit and Ace)
If Lululemon leggings and a comfy shirt are what you wear most days outside the office, we found the perfect brand to help you step […]
Cheu Noodle Bar Opening in Fishtown
Deep inside Craig LaBan’s multimedia extravaganza highlighting the food and drink of Fishtown and Kensington was this nugget: Another developer’s property, the former Bike Stable, […]
How an Urban Farm Keeps Things Growing in the Dead of Winter
Last Wednesday, I spent a good chunk of the day outside of my grey cubicle — “grey” is seriously the most accurate description for my cubicle […]
Heavenly Pursuit: Saint Laurentius in Fishtown Could Become Apartments
It’s amazing what a difference a year can make, especially in the case of Saint Laurentius Church in Fishtown. One year after facing the wrecking […]
City Fitness Opening New Gym (and Juice Bar!) on Fishtown’s Frankford Avenue
Get this, you guys: City Fitness is setting up shop on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, and they’re building a brand new gym that will have […]
City Fitness Opening New Gym (and Juice Bar!) on Fishtown’s Frankford Avenue
Get this, you guys: City Fitness is setting up shop on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, and they’re building a brand new gym that will have […]