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Say it ain’t so: Wendy’s planned for old bank at Broad and Snyder

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 2037 S. Broad St., Beneficial Bank, Broad and Snyder, Broad Street, Snyder Avenue, Wendy's min read

When the old Beneficial Bank building at Broad and Snyder was sold a few years ago, the future was hopeful for the corner property. In October 2015 a tenant was obtained, but at the time was not being disclosed. Now

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Why are trash cans allowed to be stored on Oregon Ave?

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 10th and Oregon, 10th Street, Oregon Avenue, trash cans min read

We all know the city has a trash problem, but what about a trash can problem? On parts of Oregon Avenue, trash cans are permanently placed in the median. Parked cars are one thing, but why is trash allowed in

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Should the Snyder Avenue home of a former mob boss become a historical landmark?

February 15, 2016March 18, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 934 Snyder Ave., Angelo Bruno, Mob, Snyder Avenue min read

In 1980, mob boss Angelo Bruno was murdered outside his Snyder Avenue home at the age of 69. Now 36 years later, his home could become a historical landmark for Philadelphia. Located at 934 Snyder Ave., this former mobster’s home

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Goldstein’s relocates after 114 years in business at 6th and Passyunk

February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 2537 S. Broad St., 6th and Passyunk, 6th Street, 809 S. 6th St., Broad and Shunk, Broad Street, East Passyunk Avenue, Goldstein's min read

For 114 years, Goldstein’s clothing store for boys and men was located at 809 S. 6th St. Now changes are happening for the long-standing store, with a move farther into South Philly at 2537 S. Broad St.

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Fox29 calls old pizza place at 11th and Jackson a ‘mob social club’

January 29, 2016March 30, 2017 Taylor Farnsworth 11th and Jackson, 11th Street, 2141 S. 11th St., Jackson Street, Mob min read

11th and Jackson has been the home of various pizza spots, but most recently, the corner property is being occupied by something a little different. According to Fox29, this location is now a “mob social club,” stating in a report

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Upcoming meeting to discuss future initiatives of Playground for Useful Knowledge, improvement in the ‘South Seven’

January 27, 2016January 29, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 632 Jackson St., Jackson Street, LoMo Civic Association, Playground for Useful Knowledge min read

The Playground for Useful Knowledge opened at 632 Jackson St. over the summer as a sort of pop-up space on an empty lot that is meant to engage the community through various programs, art and open dialogue. This new space