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Why has 1115 Federal St. been a hole for so long? Frank DiCicco explains

October 8, 2014October 7, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth 1115 Federal Street, Blight, Federal Street, Frank DiCicco min read

For about two years now, the lot at 1115 Federal St. has remained vacant since the house that previously stood on the property was condemned and demolished. A reader tipped us off about the lot, so we did some investigating. It

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School Talk: Jackson Elementary unveils its new playground

October 6, 2014October 2, 2014 Albert Stumm Andrew Jackson Elementary, School Talk min read

Editor’s Note: School Talk is an occasional feature that will look at education and parenting issues in South Philly. If you have concerns, ideas, suggested topics or other thoughts about the state of schools and ways to keep improving them, email us

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Demo warning hung on ‘twin brother’ of collapsed building near Pat’s Steaks

October 2, 2014October 1, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth 1305 S. 9th Street, 848 Wharton Street, Building Collapse, Cheesesteak Central, Pat's King of Steaks min read

A violation notice was placed on the building at 1305 S. 9th St. — which was attached to the one that collapsed on the corner — near Pat’s King of Steaks. The notice, which is stamped Sept. 20, says that a “bulged

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New developments announced for 13th & South streets

September 30, 2014September 29, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth 1300 South St., 13th & South streets, Residence at Twenty40, Sansom Kabob House, south st. min read

New developments are imminent at 13th & South streets after years of vacancy. The Sansom Kabob House is moving to 1300 South St., in addition to the retail space and condos that are being planned. In March, we broke the

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Senior housing being proposed for 2 skinny blocks in Whitman

September 29, 2014September 23, 2014 Albert Stumm Cantrell Street, Presby's Inspired Life min read

A low-rise senior housing development is being proposed for two small blocks just below Snyder Avenue in Whitman. The Presby’s Inspired Life company, which has 31 locations around the Philly region, including one at 16th and Reed, will present its

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New Bok developer plans ambitious artistic mixed-use community with apartments, retail & more

September 22, 2014September 30, 2014 Albert Stumm 9th Street, Bok, Lindsey Scannieco, Mifflin Street, Scout Ltd. min read

Plans for the former Bok Technical School include live-work residences, art studios, ground-floor retail & “could include rooftop cinema and outdoor beer terraces.” The sale of the school was approved Thursday night to Scout Ltd. LLC, which is run by Lindsey