MURL: A look at Fishtown gentrification December 9, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Clips & Videos, Journalism.Tags: Fishtown, Gentrification, MURL
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Fishtown has quickly become one of the most gentrified neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Through these two video packages and one interview clip, the Fishtown MURL team checks out the old-timers’ views of the “yuppies” moving in. Even Philebrity got in on the action (and to defend myself — 1) It is my own blazer, and 2) No one claimed this was breaking news).
Some Fishtown lifers don’t seem to mind the incoming younger generation.
Ed Herron has lived in Fishtown his entire life. He’s not going anywhere any time soon.
An excerpt from Herron’s interview about the rising cost of a bottle of beer.
MURL: High cost of heating November 13, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Clips & Videos.Tags: Fishtown, Gas, MURL
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Heating prices in Philadelphia have risen 77 percent in five years, causing many to cut back. Some Fishtowners are feeling the pinch.
MURL: Fishtown businesses unite November 6, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Clips & Videos.Tags: Economy, Fishtown, MURL
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The Fishtown Area Business Association gives local businesses the opportunity to express concerns and ideas about the local economy.
MURL: Johnny Brenda’s unique menu September 23, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Fishtown, Johnny Brenda's, MURL
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Johnny Brenda’s has been a fixture at the southern border of Fishtown for decades. Chris Stover takes a look at what makes customers — new and old — coming back.
