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Fishtown shadfest highlights rich cultural legacy
Fishtown has a rich history and those who have been there believe it will have a rich future as well. Fishtown is one of Philadelphia's oldest riverfront neighborhoods and is also now home to a new generation of restaurants and younger residents. Shad fishing may no longer be the booming industry in the neighborhood, but as a community, Fishtown still works to preserve its history. By combining food, music and vendors, Fishtown celebrated this fusion of new and old at the 2nd annual Shadfest.
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Local spring festivals offer food and fun for all
With finals on the brain, some of you may be dreading the long nights in the library, up to your nose in books and the following mornings pounding coffee and those nasty five-hour energy shots.
You're going to need a break to prevent a mental meltdown. Thankfully, Philadelphia is hosting two festivals the first weekend in May that are sure to have you leaving those term papers behind for at least a few hours.
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Top 10 things to do over summer vacation
Bored? Take a gander at some of these suggestions for super fun summer activites!
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