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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At Maria’s Brunch: ‘My family is your family’

Whether it is endless stacks of pancakes or that one feel-good omelet you can’t get enough of, everyone loves a good brunch. What makes brunch...

‘We want to reduce the stigma’

Rita Brown recalls the “help in the old days” when her ex-husband was recovering from alcoholism. “It was tough love,” she explained. “There was a...

Letter from the Editor

Hello 08840! Oh spring, you are here at last! So excited to enjoy the warmer weather, hear the birds chirping and watch the beautiful...

Trailblazers Trolley Tour Celebrates Contributions of Black-Owned Businesses

Taking a trolley ride is fun, but when you combine it with learning information you may have never known before, it becomes a whole...

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