Interior Concepts is closing at 1701 E. Passyunk Ave.

UPDATE: It looks like the building has been sold for about $2.3 million. ___ The large corner building housing Interior Concepts could soon be empty. According to signs posted in the windows at 1701 E. Passyunk Ave., they’re going out

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Developers planning mixed-use project for Frankford Chocolate Factory at 21st and Washington

After sitting dormant for some time now, the Frankford Chocolate Factory at 21st and Washington finally has new owners and big plans for the future. The 126-year-old building has officially been sold to a “consortium of buyers” who are planning

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Bainbridge Green test run with week-long parklet space, upcoming meeting to present design options

We’ve been telling you for some time now that Bainbridge Green, the space between 3rd and 5th Streets on Bainbridge, will be redesigned. While the permanent redesign for Bainbridge Green isn’t ready to go just yet, there will be a

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Meeting for Guerin Rec Center shows neighborhood split over green space

UPDATE: According to the Newbold Civic Association, 84% of the comment cards submitted at the meeting were in favor of the green space. As we told you last week, the plans for the green space in the parking lot of

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Three plans presented for new Chester Arthur Elementary schoolyard

Chester Arthur Elementary School at 2000 Catharine St. is in the process of planning a new schoolyard. Three plans were presented last week by SALT Design Studio, but it’s not too late to participate if you weren’t able to attend

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