Fishtown Weekly (Inactive)

🍔 Food & Restaurants

Muncho: Former Parc Kitchen Team Revolutionizes Pizza Delivery in University City, Brewerytown, and Fairmount, with Fishtown in its Sights

Philadelphia pizzeria Muncho, staffed by former members of the Parc kitchen team, delivers partial-baked pizzas right to customers' doorsteps in University City, Brewerytown, and Fairmount in under 15 minutes. Thirsty for expansion, Muncho is now eyeing Fishtown for the next area the startup moves into.

Exploring the Delicious Delights Of Fishtown: Pizzeria Beddia, Reading Terminal Market and Beyond!

For those looking to explore Philadelphia's food scene, Fishtown's Pizzeria Beddia is the go-to eatery. Named the best pizza in America by Bon Appétit magazine, Pizzeria Beddia offers unique combinations of sweet and savory flavors, such as the "No. 1" topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and spicy sausage, or the "Soppressata" with cured meat and olives. Other must-visit spots in Philadelphia include Reading Terminal Market, Federal Donuts, Zahav, Amada, John's Roast Pork, and Terakawa Ramen.

🗳️ Politics

Fishtown Cries Out for Resolution to Philadelphia's Staffing Crisis

On May 26, 2022, a pizza shop collapsed in Fishtown, followed quickly by the partial collapse of a North Philadelphia apartment building. These incidences show a staffing crisis affecting Philadelphia, resulting in one in seven municipal vacancies and skyrocketing numbers of homicides. Blamed on low wages and lack of benefits, the crisis has prevented essential services from being provided and the City Council has proposed a bill to lift the residency requirement. This is a strategic fault line between those who argue for the requirement to diversify the city’s workforce and those who argue it hinders qualified applicants. The mayor is looking to speed up the resolution of the staffing crisis and Fishtown stands as an example of why it's so important.

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🏀 Sports

Comcast Fixes Outage Before Super Bowl in Fishtown and Kensington

Comcast reported outages in Fishtown and Kensington in northeast Philadelphia on Super Bowl Sunday. A fiberoptic cable was damaged on Saturday, and the outage affected a few thousand households in the area. Comcast worked to restore services to affected customers and service was back online for most of them before the start of the game.

Goodbye and Thank You: Matisse Thybulle Says Farewell to Sixers Fans with Fishtown Graffiti

Matisse Thybulle posted a heartfelt goodbye to Sixers fans, taking to the streets of Fishtown to write "Thank You" in spray paint. The 76ers traded Thybulle to the Blazers in a four-team deal, bringing them Jalen Mcdaniels and getting them below the luxury tax line. His defensive ability will be missed, but the 76ers hope for the same from Mcdaniels this season.

✅ What Happened

Outage on Super Bowl Sunday: Fishtown Residents Outraged After Comcast Cable and Internet Disruption

Residents of Fishtown in Philadelphia experienced an Xfinity internet and cable outage on Super Bowl Sunday. Comcast responded to the issue quickly and apologized for the interruption. Despite their efforts, however, some customers were still having trouble connecting. Outraged at the disruption, many threatened to switch providers. Police were asked for more information about the vandal responsible, but have yet to respond. Comcast customers can restart their modem and/or cable box if they're still experiencing issues.

Fishtown and Kensington Experience Comcast Interruption on Super Bowl Sunday; Service Restored and Police Investigating Vandalism

Comcast says vandalism caused service interruption in Fishtown and Kensington areas of Philly on Super Bowl Sunday, service restored. Police investigating incident after fiberoptic cable severed. Most customers had service back before game began.

Farewell to Philly: Matisse Thybulle Paint's 'Thank You' on Fishtown Mural - Eagles' SB Win Could Save the Day

Matisse Thybulle recently spray-painted his farewell message, "Thank You, Philly", on the Fishtown mural of him at Garage bar, which was painted by Gloss Black in partnership between Red Bull and the Sixers. The mural was funded by donations for each of his steals. With the NBA trade deadline, Thybulle is heading to Portland and the future of the mural is uncertain. However, if Eagles win the Super Bowl on Sunday, it could be a great spot to celebrate.

In Fishtown, “Philly Tough” Attitude Keeps St. Laurentius School Going Despite Challenges

Principal Bell at St. Laurentius School in Fishtown is familiar with the unique kind of persistence and grittiness found in the people of Philadelphia. After a lengthy process, the church was sold to a developer, forcing the school to stay open after encountering enrollment challenges. The school faces additional obstacles due to the pandemic and the demolition of the community's beloved landmark, but Bell finds resilience in the heart of Fishtown. The staff of St. Laurentius School, including Father Al and Mr. R., along with the students, keep the school running despite the difficulties. These people embody the “Philly tough” attitude, proving that the city is greater than any of its individual members.

Honoring the Legacy of Harriet Tubman: Exploring Historic Sites in Philadelphia and NJ, including Harriett's Books in Fishtown

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — During Black History Month, KYW's podcast, The Jawncast, explored the impact that Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad had on our region. Here are a few places in Philadelphia and New Jersey where you can honor their legacy, including the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey, the Johnson House in Germantown, and Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown. Harriett's Books is a beacon of light and hope, a space of freedom named for Tubman, and specializes in books by women and BIPOC writers. Visitors to the Johnson House can also explore the advocacy of Tubman and other abolitionists, while a traveling statue of Tubman was unveiled last year at City Hall. To learn more, be sure to listen to The Jawncast.

Goodbye 'Fishtown': Downerss Vintage Boutique, Others Brace for Early Close Ahead of Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl Showdown

Downerss, a vintage boutique in Fishtown, is closing at 3 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday before the Eagles-Chiefs showdown. Many other businesses in the Philadelphia and Kansas City region are also closing early, including the New Berlin Diner in Camden County, Habitat for Humanity Restore in Maple Shade, Fearless Restaurants, and Thunder Mug Cage in East Falls. The Philadelphia Museum of Art will also open late on Monday, at noon.