No more Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken for Washington, new location of Baker Street Bread Company opening nearby

When news first broke about Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken considering a location at 20th and Washington, most were excited. They even received support from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. But their problem came down to the fact that they

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Edge lines being repainted on Washington Avenue

Plans for the restriping of Washington Avenue have been in the works since early 2014. While the full-on restriping isn’t being completed just yet, some small victories are being made in terms of visibility and safety on the road. This

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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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E.M. Stanton Elementary continuing to raise funds for green schoolyard

Chester Arthur Elementary isn’t the only school seeing green improvements to their schoolyard. E.M. Stanton Elementary is in the process of fundraising for a green schoolyard that is expected to break ground this spring.

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