Fishtown - The Temple News

Rick Getts is nearly done constructing his home in Fishtown. The junior began approximately a year ago. ( ABI REIMOLD | TTN )

Junior can truly call house his own

02 October 2012 Abi Reimold

Rick Getts took it upon himself to build a house in Fishtown. One year later, he’s nearly done.

The Ajax Metal Factory at 1000-1052 Frankford Ave. was recently acquired by Core Realty, which plans to renovate the existing building and turn it into a 3,000-person Live Nation music venue. A country-western bar is planned to be built across the street. ( URSZULA PRUCHNIEWSKA // TTN )

Fishtown’s wave of change

02 October 2012 Jenelle Janci

A proposed 3,000-person music venue and western bar are expected to bring waterfront development to Fishtown.

Casino glitz and glam won’t last

04 October 2010 Samantha Byles

The new casino on Delaware Avenue could leave the community in bad shape. Philly loves a winner,” is the motto for the city’s latest addition, the SugarHouse Casino, which made its grand opening Sept. 23

G. Love has saucy sounds

19 April 2010

The Philadelphia native talks about collaborating with Jack Johnson, fake IDs, cooking beef stew for his YouTube videos and his Philly-inspired tunes that are making a difference for the soldiers abroad.

Kitchen Nightmares comes to Fishtown

25 January 2010 Brian Gowen

Hot Potato Café on Girard Avenue will star in the season premiere of FOX’s show this Friday.

The Fire reopens with new music in Fishtown

18 January 2010

After a period of inactivity, The Fire brings bands back to its stage.