Ground broken for Smith Playground revitalization

Ralph Brooks Park saw a transformation, which was unveiled at the end of August, with improvements including things like new sidewalks, an improved basketball backboard, a community garden shed, a mural from Steve Powers and more. Thanks to the success

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No more Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken for Washington, new location of Baker Street Bread Company opening nearby

When news first broke about Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken considering a location at 20th and Washington, most were excited. They even received support from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. But their problem came down to the fact that they

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Demolition notices posted for planned mixed-use development near Broad and Washington

Back in August we told you about some plans for a 5-story, mixed-use development in the works for 1111 S. Broad St. by developer Rory Scerri-Marion and his company, Ampere Capital Group. Now Naked Philly notes that they’ve spotted notices for the

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