No historical designation for home of former mob boss on Snyder Avenue

Last month the Snyder Avenue home of former mob boss Angelo Bruno was recommended for historical designation by the city by Celeste Morello. The historical landmark advisory board reviewed this proposal and believes that there is no grounds for this

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Broad and Snyder Wendy’s plans include maintaining original structure, installing takeout window

When we first told you about the plans for a Wendy’s to open in the former Beneficial Bank building at Broad and Snyder, the majority of responses from the neighborhood were negative. Of all things that could go into a

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Vietnamese restaurant called Pho-ladelphia opening soon at 11th and Jackson

A Vietnamese food vendor began serving traditional cuisine at a flea market in New Jersey. Those vendors now have plans to expand to a storefront in South Philadelphia under a different name. A photo posted by Pho-ladelphia (@pholadelphianoodlesoup) on Mar

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