Fishtown : Featured Stories

It's that time of year again -- time to get a tune-up and fall back in love with your two-wheeled friend. Here are some of our favorite spots for all things bike in Philadelphia.

This week's top events include a neighborhood fundraiser, a celebration of women and the arts, and a performance by the city's top ice cream-themed over bands.

This week's run-down of Flying Kite-approved events features an info session for uninsured artists, tunes (and Scrabble!) in Germantown and a cook-off at Barcade.

Is Kensington ready for loft living? These guys say yes, and they're transforming an industrial relic into a magnet for young urban pioneers.

Sandy Salzman, Executive Director of the New Kensington Community Development Corporation, is a key force behind the stunning changes happening along Frankford Avenue and throughout Fishtown.

The local eco-friendly builders are bringing affordable, energy-efficient retail and residential spaces to Frankford Avenue.

The community-minded online music network opens a physical space in Fishtown.

From their new studio space at the Hatchatory in Fishtown, the Norman Porter guys make denim and leather goods that measure up to its customers' specific tastes.

Despite shrinking budgets and a surplus of fame-seeking artists, local studios stay ahead by staying on top of talent and being opportunistic.

Israel and Palestine on one Philly tightrope in Germantown, prurient puppets in Kensington, dancing bears all over the city.

Winston & Duke unveils at North Shore Beach Club, talking modernism at the Woodmere, and skateboarders take over Pop's Playground.

An architectural walking tour in Rittenhouse, gritty photos under the El, and a beefy battle to build a computer lab.

Shine your own light on sculpture at the art museum, get mythological at Walking Fish, and get low with a worldwide network at Little Berlin.

Find Flashfl00d's semi-secretive, downloadable exhibitions in Kensington,  help cover creative costs at Shot Tower, and taste the Flower Show at Smokin' Betty's.