Fishtown
Fishtown is a historic neighborhood in Philadelphia, rich in history and culture. Once a center for the shad-fishing industry in the 1700s, it has evolved into a hub for arts, dining, and community life.
The area boasts a mix of historic row homes and modern developments, creating a unique urban landscape. Fishtown is renowned for its eclectic dining scene, featuring establishments like Pizzeria Beddia, Wm. Mulherin’s Sons, and Amy’s Pastelillos, which was named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in 2024 .
The neighborhood also offers a thriving arts scene, with galleries, music venues, and public art installations. Its walkable streets are lined with independent boutiques, cafes, and bars, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.
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Kalaya and Jesse Ito Score Historic Wins for Philadelphia at the 2026 James Beard Awards
Philadelphia’s restaurant scene didn’t just show up at this year’s James Beard Awards. It walked away with two of the night’s biggest prizes, writes Melissa…
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Whole Foods Eyes New Store in Fishtown, and the Small-Format Concept Could Change the Neighborhood
A Whole Foods Market could soon open along Frankford Avenue, marking the first time a major national grocery chain has planted a flag in one…
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Philadelphia Mexican Restaurants Are Having Their Greatest Moment Ever
Philadelphia’s Mexican restaurant scene has moved far beyond the familiar taco-and-margarita formula, according to Alisha Miranda for Condé Nast Traveler. The opening of Amá in…
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Inside Philadelphia’s New Members-Only Club Scene: Less Exclusivity, More Community
Philadelphia’s private club scene is undergoing a quiet revolution and a golf handicap is no longer required for admission. A new generation of members-only destinations…
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Popular Ice Cream in Philadelphia, One Neighborhood at a Time
Philadelphia takes its ice cream seriously. Not in a pretentious way. In the way that matters most: the city has its own style, its own…
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New Hope Lodge Under New Ownership, Special Renovations Coming
Foyer Hospitality, the owners of Michelin-recognized Hotel Anna & Bel in Fishtown, have partnered to acquire New Hope Lodge for more than $3.8 million in…
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Chobani, Parent of Philadelphia’s La Colombe, Invests $567M to Expand Michigan Plant
Chobani, which owns Philadelphia-based La Colombe, is investing $567 million in the coffee roaster’s West Michigan plant to help expand the brand’s ready-to-drink canned latte…
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Philadelphia Developer Expanding Fishtown Apartment Project After Securing $22M in Financing
Philadelphia developer PCG Investment has secured $22 million in financing, allowing it to expand its original plan for a Fishtown apartment project, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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St. John’s Baptist Church, Closed Since August 2024, to Be Transformed Into Apartments
St. John’s Baptist Church has been sold for $1 million and will be transformed into 26 apartments, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Local Developer Plans Mixed-Use Project After Prime Fishtown Site Acquisition
Philadelphia-based development company Eclipse Development recently acquired a prime Fishtown development site and is planning a four-story mixed-use building there, writes Paul Schwedelson for the…
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Pennrose Acquires Neumann North Senior Housing Building in Fishtown, Plans $20M Renovation Project
Pennrose, the noted Philadelphia-based affordable housing developer, recently acquired the Neumann North senior housing building in Fishtown, with plans to embark on a new $20…
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For $420,000 You Can Get This Victorian Twin Home in Lansdowne
$420,000. That’s the new record-setting median home sale price reached in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area in July, according to the multiple listing service Bright MLS.…
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Philly’s Love & Honey Fried Chicken Opens First Franchise Location in Newtown
The beloved Philadelphia take-out joint, Love & Honey Fried Chicken, opened their first franchise location in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new eatery is…
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Ballers Raises $20M Ahead of High-End Sports Concept Opening in Fishtown, More Locations Planned
Ballers, preparing to open its flagship high-end sports concept at The Battery in Fishtown, has raised $20 million in Series A financing to support its…
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Five Port Richmond Stores Purchased By Cleveland Real Estate Firm, One Conversion to Occur
Curbline Properties, a suburban Cleveland-based real estate firm, has purchased five commercial properties along Aramingo Avenue in Port Richmond for approximately $14.8 million, writes Erin…
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Where to Find Philadelphia’s Best Hoagies
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert…

























