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Caitlin Sherman participates in a cirque-style class at Launchpad Fitness Nov. 13
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Cirque-style fitness brings exercise to new heights

Savannah Warner November 15, 2023

Working out has never been my thing. No matter what gym or home exercise routine has been advertised to me, I’ve never had an interest. But when I saw that Launchpad Fitness, a gym located in the...

Socializing with the dogs

Hannah Madeya November 1, 2023

Trying to enjoy a meal out while dogs jump on tables to snag a fry may be a stretch for most diners, and dogs, for that matter. But Bark Social, a human and dog social club in Manayunk, puts such interactions...

Robert Ashford stands behind the alcohol-free bar at The Volstead.
PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Recovery-friendly, zero-proof bar opens in Manayunk

Megan Hayes March 30, 2022

A vibrant purple building near the beginning of Manayunk’s Main street, The Volstead by Unity is the newest addition to the lively town, having opened earlier this month. But The Volstead is unique,...

GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD 23/THE HAWK

Things to Do Around Campus: Holiday Edition

Allison Kite and Elise Welsh December 7, 2021

With the end of the semester approaching, finals seem to be ominously hanging over our heads. As deadlines and final assignments pile up, stress is inevitable. You can’t outrun the clock, but it’s...

Among the major losses was an eight person shell. PHOTO COURTESY OF GERRY QUINLAN

Unprecedented flooding in St. Joe’s boathouse

Tyler Nice September 15, 2021

The St. Joe’s men’s and women’s rowing teams have been severely impacted by the recent flooding in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.  On Sept. 1, Hurricane Ida struck the East coast and the...

Cassidy Robbins ’21 and Jenna Jachimiak ’21(left) look over the flooded Venice Island parking lot, where Robbins’ car was parked. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Manayunk recovers from Ida

Tim Spinner, owner of Taqueria Amor on Main Street in Manayunk, was “one of the lucky ones” to make it through the flooding last week unscathed. “We had water in our 12-by-12 basement down there,...

St. Joe’s neglects off-campus community

St. Joe’s neglects off-campus community

The Hawk Staff September 8, 2021

Hurricane Ida caused historic levels of flooding and storm damage in Manayunk on Wednesday, Sept. 1. St. Joe’s was aware that a significant portion of students live in Manayunk. Despite this, there was...

Lydon trains Katie Kerlin ’22 on April 23, at a park outside his house.
PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Former St. Joe’s rugby teammates open boxing club

Lily McStravick April 27, 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic began to close gyms and other fitness centers last year, Matt Lydon ’21 and Sam Berman ’19, former teammates on the St. Joe’s men’s rugby team, saw an opportunity to...

Flowers were left on the door of Mad River following the announcement of its closing. PHOTOS: RYAN MULLIGAN 21/THE HAWK

Mad River leaves lasting impression on St. Joe’s students following closing

Ryan Mulligan May 21, 2020

Late on May 16, Jamie Powell, general manager of Mad River Bar & Grill, posted to Facebook and confirmed what many St. Joe’s students dreaded: the bar on Main Street Manayunk had seen it’s last...

Dashi Hebeja, the owner of La Casa Bella, prepares pizza for customers. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

La Casa Bella: a hidden gem on Main Street Manayunk

Lucy Higgins January 28, 2020

Dashi Hebeja is constantly busy, running around his shop. Holding up two massive homemade pizzas fresh from the oven, he has his hands full. “This is my life, you know?” Hebeja said, placing the...

Oso revels in his win at the Pet Friendly Dog Bakery costume contest. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields ’22

Manayunk bakery holds puppy costume contest

Mitchell Shields October 29, 2019

Families walked down Main Street with children dressed in costumes in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia on Oct. 26 for the neighborhood’s “Halloween in Manayunk.” Parents followed their children,...

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