Fishtown

How Fishtown neighbors organized for a pedestrian safety win

More than 500 residents advocated for change, leading to 40% longer crosswalk times on Girard Avenue It can be dangerous…

10 months ago

New mural connects the ‘fish’ in its backyard back to Fishtown

Mural features native species from the Delaware River to celebrate the area's biodiversity A new mural is putting the 'fish'…

3 years ago

Q&A: Founder Jeni Britton Bauer on why you just have to start – in sustainability, entrepreneurship & focusing on people

Founder of B Corp Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams brings her farmers market attitude, magic & Splendid Ice Creams to Philly…

4 years ago

Artistic trash cans come to the community – but not without controversy.

Pretty paint jobs on new trash cans in two Philadelphia neighborhoods caused a controversy over who is responsible for keeping…

6 years ago

3 reasons why Fishtown is Philly’s next sustainable hot spot

Fishtown, once a humble residential area in Northeast Philly, is growing as a bustling feasting ground for young urbanites. What…

11 years ago

Get Your Runner’s High On: Weekend Events 10/10- 10/12

Happy Friday! This week, we learned from Next City that New York has a StreetsPAC for more pedestrian & biking…

12 years ago

Explore Schuylkill & Outdoors: Weekend Guide October 3-5

Hope this crisp weather has you falling for the new season! Did you get out to see the new Schuylkill…

12 years ago

Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen Opens Tonight for Locavores!

Oh, we've been a-waiting. Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen, the Fishtown follow-up to the No' Libs restaurant formally known as…

13 years ago