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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A look at the ‘high priestess of punk poetry’

Patti Smith’s journey from New Jersey to the forefront of the punk rock scene with her debut album release of “Horses” in the 1970s...

Splash!

Have you ever gotten so frustrated that all you wanted to do was throw something at the wall? Well now you can, thanks to...

Pitman ‘creatives’ making art more attainable to everyone

Creative Pitman is a community group made of “creatives” dedicated to exploring, enhancing, and enriching the arts and cultural opportunities for the entire community. And...

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