Spotted: Pope merchandise for sale at 9th and Passyunk

South Philly sure is gearing up for the papal visit this weekend. With more crowded parking, high-priced rentals and more, this weekend should be an interesting one. If you’re looking to pick up some Pope Francis shirts to remember this

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Should retail, restaurant workers pay $300 a year for local permit parking?

This week, the main parking issue is related to the papal visit. But in South Philly in general, the parking restrictions and spaces can be a tight find on any given day. For restaurant and retail workers in South Philly

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Funding secured for Columbus Square redesign, construction to start 2017

Columbus Square has been slated for a redesign for about two years, awaiting enough money to remake the park at 12th and Wharton into a gathering space as well as a recreational park. Now, the project is about to come to fruition. Construction on the

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Celebrate the beginning of fall with PHS Harvest Fest

As the PHS pop-up gardens are preparing to close at the end of this month, it’s time to cherish the last two weeks of pop-up outdoor fun. To help celebrate the beginning of fall, both of the PHS pop-up gardens

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