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Pam Zenzola announced as East Passyunk Avenue BID’s new Executive Director

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth BID, Business Improvement District, East Passyunk Avenue, Pam Zenzola min read

Recently the Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation announced a new Executive Director. Now another East Passyunk Avenue organization has someone new in charge. The Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District has announced Pam Zenzola, who was previously president of the Passyunk Square

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Liberty Community Church now located near Washington Avenue

October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 1117 E. Passyunk Ave., East Passyunk Avenue, Liberty Community Church, Washington Avenue min read

The Garces Foundation had been offering English classes to Spanish speakers looking to advance in the restaurant industry out of a location at 1117 E. Passyunk Ave. since 2013. Earlier this year, the Garces Foundation was among the organizations to

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SEPTA Key is almost here, “Quick Trips” feature now offered at three South Philly station

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Quick Trips, SEPTA, SEPTA Key min read

The launch of SEPTA Key, the token-less system that we’ve been anticipating for what seems like forever now, is almost here. Late-November is when Key is finally expected to launch. In the meanwhile, SEPTA is adding some new payment options.

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Snyder Plaza is getting a mural makeover

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Isaac Tin Wei Lin, Mural Arts Month, Murals Arts Program, Peter Ferrari, Snyder Avenue, Snyder Plaza, Steve Powers min read

The Mural Arts Program has a big project happening in South Philly. Snyder Plaza is getting a colorful makeover with murals from four artists. Day 3 mural progress report A photo posted by Isaac T Lin (@tinwei) on Sep 15,

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‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Milan filmed in South Philly last week for new show

September 19, 2016September 19, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Cesar Milan, dog nation, dog whisperer, Pat's, Pat's King of Steaks, Throw Away Dogs min read

Plenty of South Philly’s restaurants have been the spotlight of TV shows recently, with Wheel of Fortune filming on East Passyunk Avenue, Great American Food Finds featuring the Erace Brothers of Green Aisle, and Ristorante Pesto on the Rachael Ray

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A.S. Jenks School installs stormwater drain art in LoMo

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 13th Street, 2501 S. 13th St., A.S. Jenks School, Jenks School, street art min read

A.S. Jenks School at 2501 S. 13th St. is working to improve the surrounding community by spreading the message of “only rain should go down the drain.” The school, in partnership with the Philadelphia Water Department, is installing student-designed artwork