by author Ryan
June 5, 2026 9:00 AM
FNA Zoning Meeting Will Review 1716 Frankford Loading Zone Request
Fishtown Neighbors Association's zoning committee will meet Tuesday, June 9, to review a proposed loading zone for the new 1716 Frankford Avenue building, where a grocery store is proposed.
June 5, 2026 1:45 AM
Are New Jersey's Highest-PFOA Water Systems Actually Filtering It Out?
A follow-up on the top PFOA results from EPA data finds a split record: several utilities now report non-detectable post-treatment samples, while others are still building treatment or still reporting detectable PFAS.
May 23, 2026 3:00 PM
Falls Township's Fast-Tracked Data Center Is Where Pennsylvania's AI Bet Gets Real
Gov. Josh Shapiro is using faster permitting to help land Amazon's Falls Township data center. The harder question is whether Pennsylvania can capture the jobs and tax base without leaving residents with the power, water, air, and transparency risks.
May 22, 2026 12:39 PM
Delivery Robot Spotted in Fishtown
A sidewalk delivery robot was recorded near Frankford Avenue and East Montgomery Avenue, suggesting the small autonomous delivery vehicles are moving beyond their original Center City footprint.
May 22, 2026 10:30 AM
This Cancer-Causing Chemical Is Above Regulatory Standards. Can It Still Cause Cancer in Our Drinking Water?
A cancer-causing forever chemical is above the legal limit nearby. What does that actually mean for the water we drink?
May 22, 2026 8:35 AM
Price Is Right Casting Call Is Coming to Rivers Casino
CBS Philadelphia says The Price Is Right will hold a July 22 contestant search at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in Fishtown, with auditions scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 20, 2026 6:00 AM
Police Seek Tips After Daytime Assault on Collins Street
Philadelphia police are asking for information after a woman was grabbed in a daytime indecent assault on the 2600 block of Collins Street on May 13.
May 7, 2026 9:00 AM
Stop Signs Added at Susquehanna and Trenton
New stop signs at Susquehanna Avenue and Trenton Avenue give pedestrians clearer right-of-way at a cobblestone crossing that used to rely on drivers yielding.
May 7, 2026 9:00 AM
Hit-and-Run Captured Outside Fishtown Jewelers on Frankford Ave
A Facebook reel shows security footage of a May 5 hit-and-run on Frankford Avenue outside Fishtown Jewelers.
April 8, 2026 9:00 AM
Fleurs Closes After Seven Months in Kensington
The ambitious French-leaning restaurant at 2205 N. Front Street has closed after a short run north of Fishtown.
July 29, 2025 8:52 AM
Wheels Stolen Off White Honda Accord Overnight Near Berks & Hancock
A vehicle was found stripped of its wheels near the intersection of N Hancock St and W Berks St early Tuesday morning.
July 27, 2025 11:17 AM
Stolen 2016 Black Hyundai Elantra on Cedar St between Letterly & Hagert St
July 24, 2025 7:17 AM
Stolen Infiniti Q50 on Tulip & York
July 25, 2025 9:27 AM
Break-In at Vessel Coffee and Stolen Super73 in Fishtown
July 24, 2025 7:18 AM
Honda Wheels Stolen on Memphis & Norris in Fishtown
July 18, 2025 8:18 PM
Save the Date – Kensington Kinetic Derby 2025
The 17th annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby returns this October!
July 18, 2025 10:30 AM
Fishtown Akiras, husks of a fractured dream.
A look into the unfinished homes plaguing Fishtown’s landscape.
July 11, 2025 12:00 PM
📦 Package Thieves Spotted – Thompson & Marlborough, 7/11
Two individuals were seen stealing Amazon packages on Thompson and Marlborough the afternoon of July 11.
July 11, 2025 7:35 PM
Stolen Kia Soul on Frankford Ave & E Montgomery Ave
July 21, 2025 10:00 AM
Wheels Stolen Off Car Near Lehigh and Martha Streets
A car was stripped of its wheels overnight at the corner of Lehigh and Martha Streets. Witnesses say two masked individuals acted quickly and fled the scene.