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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‘That’s what Collingswood Community Theatre is all about’

The joy of performing on stage is a family affair for many members of the Collingswood Community Theatre (CCT). Generations of local families have...

For the love of Fashion Design and Math

Alex Schmeltzer’s interest in sewing essentially started with a Singer sewing machine that was stored in a closet at his home. When he was 9,...

The Spring Market Myth That Might Cost You Money

“It’s my busiest time of year”: every real estate agent this season. And they’re not wrong—our team, ranked as #1 real estate team in...

‘We are more than just grilled cheese’

Walking down Main Street USA, the soda fountain of yesteryear was the cornerstone of activity and a gathering place for memorable celebrations. The Pop Shop...

Ginger Hale offers a ‘relaxed, inviting’ environment

The opening of Ginger Hale Dispensary was all but a straight path for Matt Hale. In the military for 11 years, Hale wasn’t a cannabis...

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