It is a tradition across the Tristate. Catholics are instructed to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent and to help parishioners with the observance churches hold fish frys. Over the years, the fish fry has evolved to include baked fish and cheese pizza at many locations. The Catholic Telegraph has compiled a list of all of the area organizations that will be frying fish during Lent, you are sure to be able to find a location close to you.
http://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/fish-fry-guide