What Locals & Visitors Love About the Community
By Brandon Pagano
We set out to discover what truly makes Manayunk special by asking locals and visitors alike about their favorite spots, hidden gems, and what keeps them coming back to our vibrant neighborhood.
Kathryn & Tony
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
Canal walk
WHAT’S THE FIRST WORD THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU
THINK OF MNYK?
Neighborhoodly
FAVORITE MAIN STREET EVENT?
StrEAT Food Truck Festival
Carrie
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
Main Street Music
FAVORITE MAIN STREET EVENT?
The Manayunk Arts Festival
Dan
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
Comedy shows at Fat Lady Brewing
WHAT’S THE FIRST WORD THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU
THINK OF MNYK?
Bridge
FAVORITE MAIN STREET EVENT?
Founders Philly Freeze-Out
Rob
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
Zesty’s – I love their steaks.
WHAT’S THE FIRST WORD THAT COMES TO MIND
WHEN YOU THINK OF MNYK?
Peaceful
FAVORITE MAIN STREET EVENT?
The Manayunk Arts Festival
Jim
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
Late night dinner at Lucky’s Last Chance
FAVORITE MAIN STREET EVENT?
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Danny
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
A walk on the bridge trail
WHAT’S THE FIRST WORD THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU
THINK OF MNYK?
Home
Michelle
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
St. John the Baptist Church
WHAT’S THE FIRST WORD THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU
THINK OF MNYK?
Friends
Naomi
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
Volo Coffeeshop. Great vibes and great food
FAVORITE MAIN STREET EVENT?
The Manayunk Arts Festival
Been going for years before I moved here.
Mary
ONE THING YOU WOULD RECOMMEND ABOUT MNYK?
North Light Community Center