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Located at the intersection of Frankford and Girard Avenues on the Southern tip of Fishtown, Johnny Brenda’s is, at once, the catalyst, champion, living room, kitchen and concert hall of its neighborhood. (All photos by G. Widman)

What was once a rough-around-the-edges neighborhood tavern — with a dilapidated boarding house above it — is now a chronically filled stomping grounds for lovers of beer, food and music.