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Stretch of Columbus Boulevard could be renamed for Easy Company’s Guarnere and Heffron

December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth Band of Brothers, Edward "Babe" Heffron, William J. Guarnere min read

In September a memorial statue for Babe Heffron, a WWII veteran who was a member of the Easy Company portrayed on HBO’s “Band of Brothers,” was unveiled in Pennsport. Now a stretch of Columbus Boulevard from Washington to Oregon could be

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Pennsport couple charged for the impersonation of police officers

December 7, 2015December 7, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth min read

This Pennsport couple has been charged for allegedly impersonating police officers in South Philadelphia. Terrance Jacobus and Kelli Rowan were arrested for two incidents, one at 4th and Jackson and another on the 1600 block of Passyunk.

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5 takeaways from Jim Kenney’s town hall at South Philly High

December 7, 2015December 6, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth Jim Kenney, South Philadelphia High School, town hall min read

A large and notably diverse crowd filled the auditorium of South Philadelphia High School last week to share their vision for the city with mayor-elect Jim Kenney and members of his Transition Team. Moderated by South Philadelphia High School Principal and

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Newbold seeing increase in home burglaries

December 3, 2015December 3, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth burglaries, Crime, safety min read

As a neighborhood sees positive change, it’s sometimes easy to forget about the not-so-positive things happening. As of late, Newbold has been seeing an increase in home burglaries. So what can you do to keep your home safe?

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PHS recognizes Lukoil gas station community garden in gardening and greening contest

December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 11th and Snyder, 11th Street, community garden, LoMo Civic Association, Lukoil, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, PHS, Snyder Avenue min read

In Lower Moyamensing, the Lukoil gas station at 11th and Snyder has become much more than just a place to stop for gas. While you can of course still stop by to fuel up, a small community garden space was

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We’re taking a little Thanksgiving break. See you back on Monday!

November 25, 2015November 25, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth min read

Dear readers, We certainly have a lot to be thankful for this year. For one thing, you all helped us reach half a million unique visitors to Passyunk Post. That’s pretty fantastic, isn’t it? Since it’s time for turkey day,