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What community services would you like to see at Southwark Elementary and South Philly High?

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth community schools, South Philadelphia High School, Southwark Elementary min read

Over the summer it was announced by the city that nine schools would be transformed into “community schools.” Not only would these buildings serve the educational purposes of the students, but they would begin to service the needs of the

Developments Featured Lower Moyamensing

Will construction ever begin on the Brush Factory? LoMo Civic hosts meeting to voice concerns

October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 12th and Jackson, 12th Street, Jackson Street, LoMo Civc, LoMo Civic Association, Lower Moyamensing Civic Association, Tony Rufo min read

It has been over two years now since the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved plans for a development to reuse parts of the former Brush Factory at 12th and Jackson to create 151 apartments. The property has been left dormant,

Developments Lower Moyamensing

SEAMAAC awarded $500k grant for Mifflin Square, community groups teaming up to envision the space

October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 6th and Ritner, 6th Street, Mifflin Square Park, Ritner Street, SEAMAAC min read

Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition received a $500,000 grant this summer for creating and implementing a plan for Mifflin Square, located at 6th and Ritner. A photo posted by cassandra complex (@cassholeparade) on May 14, 2016 at 10:31am PDT

Events Lower Moyamensing

LoMo Civic hosting fall flea market on Saturday

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Broad Street, Flea Market, LoMo Civic, LoMo Civic Association, Lower Moyamensing Civic Association min read

On Saturday, September 24, join Lower Moyamensing Civic Association for a day of live music and shopping at the civic association’s fall flea market. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., more than 70 vendors will be set up on Broad

Lower Moyamensing News you can use

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

Featured Food & Dining Lower Moyamensing

Frida Cantina finally opening in former Gavone’s location at 10th and Wolf

August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 1000 Wolf St., 10th and Wolf, Frida Cantina, Gavone's, Wolf Street min read

It’s been three years since we first told you about Raul Castro, owner of Plaza Garibali on Washington Avenue, and his plans to bring a new Mexican restaurant and bar to the former Gavone’s location at 10th and Wolf. A photo