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Fishtown District is hosting a summer happy hour every Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm, see participants and specials.

Get ready for a family movie night at Mural City Garden! 🎥 On Wednesday, July 27th we’ll be playing Luca, a heartwarming adventure about a boy who dreams of space travel. Join us from 6-8PM for arts & crafts (including paper plate fish!), fun activities, and of course the movie!

Fishtown FestivALE is back and better than ever! Now called the Fishtown Fall Feastivale, this outdoor end-of-summer food festival & celebration features local foods including burgers, brisket, and Bavarian pretzels, paired with Fishtown’s favorite cocktails & beer, & over 50 local art & retail vendors. On Saturday, September 24th, enjoy live music on the stage

The Fishtown District, as part of Councilmember Domb, hospitality committee, wanted to provide an update regarding the streeteries program and the upcoming timeline.

Do you have papers and documents that you need to shred, bring them on Sat, May 21 to the Fillmore parking lot at Frankford & Richmond streets from 10 am to 1 pm! 🗑️ Get rid of unwanted documents and papers that contain personal information that could be used for identify theft or other harm.

The 2022 Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby & Arts Festival What’s creative and delicious and covered in mud? The 2022 Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby & Arts Festival! The event is part arts festival—with more than 100 vendors selling everything from food to handmade goods—and part parade of human-powered vehicles that wind along

15th Annual Fishtown District Spring Clean Up   Please join us as our stakeholders, elected and government officials, SEPTA, business owners, workers, and residents, come together to show our community pride. Cleaning and litter collection equipment will be provided, and special treats are in store for all who attend. Let’s continue to show why the

Middle Child Clubhouse Featured on FOX 29’s Kelly Drive with Bob Kelly! Bob heads to a grown up version of a clubhouse in Fishtown! Middle Child Clubhouse is serving classic breakfast, lunch and dinner items like an egg sandwich, a burger and beer!”Fishtown District’s very own Middle Child Clubhouse got the spotlight this week on Fox 29’s

Murph’s Bar in the Fishtown District was featured on 6ABC as one of the top spots for pasta in Philadelphia! Murph’s Bar in Fishtown is a classic hole-in-the-wall style Irish bar that makes some of the best pasta plates you’ve ever had. Besides being thoroughly confused by that, you’re also gonna have a difficult time

Fishtown District welcomes Two Robbers “Burgers and Seltzers” Two Robbers, the hard seltzer company, will open Burgers and Seltzers in Fishtown! Grand opening is expected in late-spring or early-summer this year. Two Robbers envisions Burgers and Seltzers “as a headquarters for the three-year-old brand. Keep an eye out for their opening date!

Fishtown District highlighted as an emerging micro-city The Philadelphia Business Journal recently featured the Fishtown District in an article about the Evolution Along the El, describing Fishtown as an emerging micro-city. Since 2020, about 30 restaurants or other retail businesses have opened or finalized leases in the business improvement district, said Marc Collazzo, executive director at

Other Half Brewing now open in Fishtown! Other Half Brewing’s newest taproom and Brewery opened in Fishtown on Friday, February 18th. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, along with draft beers to stay and cans to go. Don’t miss out on great food and great drinks at 1002 Canal Street!

Join us April 2nd for the Fishtown District Spring Cleanup! Please join us as our stakeholders, elected and government officials, SEPTA, business owners, workers, and residents, come together to show our community pride. Cleaning and litter collection equipment will be provided, and special treats are in store for all who attend. Let’s continue to show why

Elwood Restaurant was featured on Fox29 Good Day Philadelphia’s “You Gotta Try This” with Mike Jerrick.

On Wed, June 30 join us for SIPS Students with Lloyd Whiskey Bar for an evening of boilermakers

On Tuesday, June 8th job seekers should bring their resumes for on-the-spot interviews with restaurants, taverns, and hotels in the Fishtown District.

On Friday, June 11th the Fishtown District is ready to welcome everyone back to our restaurants, taverns, shops, and hotels with a ribbon-cutting and musical celebration.

The Fishtown District is proud to support the Philly Wants You to Support Our Restaurants. Enjoy take-out from any of our fine restaurants and enter to win a $50 gift card.

The Fishtown District is proud to be working with ISA Architects to create a Masterplan to ignite, beauty, and improve our commercial corridor while emphasizing the uniqueness of our neighborhood intersections and the need for connectivity and accessibility to and from the surrounding region. 

The Fishtown District has everything you need this holiday season!  Shop our local retailers for unique special gifts you can only find in Fishtown!

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 -FISHTOWN / KENSINGTON -12PM – SUNDOWN

Election Day preparation Q&A from the City of Philadelphia

Tips on Shipping & Receiving Your Packages.

Fishtown District welcomes, “Inside the Birds pre-game live presented by Draftkings” to Goose Island Philadelphia

The latest up-to-date information, regulations, and procedures for indoor dining in Philadelphia

Fishtown District is hosting a virtual “Commercial Property Open House” to connect property owners/developers with potential tenants or buyers

Commercial property burglary prevention tips from Office Cinnamon Smith

Fishtown District added a cleaning/trash removal crew from Ready, Willing & Able (RWA)

Application for Food Business Outdoor Seating 50+ This application, along with a diagram of your outdoor seating area, is required for consideration to be approved for outdoor seating of more than 50 people. Your application and diagram will be reviewed. After review, and prior to approval, we will conduct an inspection of your establishment and