S.S. United States could sail away from Philadelphia as luxury cruise liner

For the first time in years, the S.S. United States finally seems to be on a path towards development and away from the scrapyard. A preliminary agreement was announced for the ship in mid-December without revealing any details about the

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Blatstein working to move Broad and Washington project forward, seeking zoning variances

It’s been some time now since we’ve heard an update on Bart Blatstein‘s massive project planned for Broad and Washington. Over a year has passed since he announced the preliminary plans for the project, which at the time included two

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Weccacoe Playground improvements to move forward despite historic burial ground on site

Weccacoe Playground on the 400 block of Catharine Street boasts more than just playground equipment. Underneath that community space is a burial ground for as many as 5,000 people from the Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the 1800’s.

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With another grant secured, Columbus Square work set to begin spring 2017

The plans for the Columbus Square redesign are finally coming together, thanks to some additional grant money which secures the funding for the project. This new grant for $300,000 ensures that construction on the $2.8 million redesign can begin, with a

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