$300k raised for Smith Playground revitalization project

Earlier this month we told you about the plans to renovate Smith Playground at 24th and Jackson after the success of the almost-completed Ralph Brooks Park revitalization project. At a benefit concert at Union Transfer, which featured artists including Mac Demarco

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Plans being presented again for demolition, redevelopment of Royal Theater on South Street

Back in 2013 we told you about retail and apartments that could be coming to the Royal Theater at 1520-1536 South St. Since then, there hasn’t been much movement since plans were rejected in 2013 due to an incomplete application. Now things could

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Two major park revitalization projects moving forward in South Philly

Back in December ground was broken for the revitalization of Ralph Brooks Tot Lot at 20th and Tasker. That revitalization project expanded from just fixing pieces of Ralph Brooks Park to a full-on revitalization project, expected to be completed by August.

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