The Spirit of the Riverwards

Spirit Readers: With heavy hearts, we regretfully inform you that Spirit News has closed its doors and ceased publication. It's been an amazing ride and we'll forever be indebted to our neighbors and readers without you, we wouldn't have been able to tell all of the incredible stories we've told over the years. As the media landscape continues to change in Philadelphia, remember that power is in the hands of the people. Remaining informed and civically engaged is of the ut...most importance to citizens of the Riverwards, Philadelphia, the United States and the World. While we are no longer around to provide you with the best (and worst) news concerning our neighborhoods and city, we urge you to remain engaged and to keep questioning authority that's how change happens. Until next time, Philadelphia. Don't forget to be the "Mouse that Roared."

Good afternoon, all! Spirit Newspapers is on summer hiatus until the end of July, but we will be back before you know it with more hyperlocal news and engaging social media content! Thanks for sticking with us, readers!

Remember to stay safe and be aware of your surroundings during today/tonight's festivities, readers!

Happy Fourth of July! May you enjoy the families, friends, food, fun and fireworks of the day, while remembering to take a moment to reflect personally on what makes this country great for you!

We’re saving the last wilderness." -- Donald Phillips, Friends of Orkney Park

Red Paw Emergency Relief Team was there to show a woman that not all was lost in her apartment fire.

Here's our annual cheeky-but-real safety guide for Fourth of July Weekend in the neighborhoods!

Could a proposed Philadelphia Water Department project disturb the dead? Concerned neighbors, historians and Trustees of Palmer Cemetery believe so.

Spirit News Radio is LIVE in 30 minutes (106.5 WPPM)! In this week's show, we'll discussing Brujo de la Mancha's journey from Mexico City to the Riverwards. We'll also talk best cheesesteaks the Riverwards have to offer.

Accu-Reggie takes us up through the 4th in this week's forecast!

Great fight night at 2300 Arena, with wins from tons of local talent, including Jaron "Boots" Ennis.

Thom Nickels is wary of the popular pit bull of today, recounts his not-so-great experiences with dogs of his youth in today's Local Lens.

Danny Swift Garcia is just winning all over the place!

Back again with BALD SPOT Comics, courtesy of Gregory Labold!

Mural Arts Philadelphia continues its amazing work--this time in the tunnel on Belgrade Street.