Songs from the ocean

At the entranceway of Alexander Adaire School is a mural that brightens the learning space with marine life....

‘Fishtown chose me’

In the heart of Fishtown is a light blue door that opens into a world where 3-year-olds count...

‘Unique and funky’ 

Students who want unique, trendy back-to-school items can find an array of diverse and functional apparel at Fishtown’s thrift and vintage shops.  Among them is Urban Exchange Project, a clothing...

A Fresh Perspective: Fishtown Through the Realtor’s Lens

Welcome, Fishtown readers! I’m thrilled to introduce myself as your newest real-estate contributor in The Hook. As both a resident of Fishtown, and an active member of the Philadelphia...

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‘It is the people’

Big Papa Jai has been receiving recognition for its unique, yet iconic BBQ dishes with a street food flare since its inception. It all began...

Hitting4Habitat ‘a home run’ for biodiversity

For Francesca Mundrick, the inaugural Hitting4Habitat Baseball/Softball Tournament at Alcyon Park was in essence a home run. On April 26, baseball and softball players from...

Letter from the EDITOR:

Hello 08071! Spring! You are here! So excited to enjoy the warmer weather, hear the birds chirping and watch the beautiful flowers bloom. I...

More Than a Game – Youth Basketball on the NBA Stage

https://youtu.be/NE6O67-mF2Y?si=Lk9_BfhkM3uZKHhC In this episode of Beyond the Pages, we highlight a heartwarming story of community, mentorship, and the power of sports. Twenty young athletes from...

What’s in a name?

Huntingdon Valley, resident and historian Fred Moore said, was originally named Goosetown due to so many geese being in the area. English colonists arrived in...

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