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Affordable rental homes being planned for Point Breeze

February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth min read

Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Vacant Property Review Committee approved the transfer of two vacant lots in Point Breeze to the Women’s community Revitalization Project to build 30 affordable rental homes on the property. The lots that will be seeing

Food & Dining Point Breeze

Two bells for Buckminster’s, Point Breeze’s new ‘neo-bistro’

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 21st and Federal, 21st Street, Buckminster's, Craig LaBan, Federal Street, Michael Pasquarello, Rob Marzinsky min read

The corner of 21st and Federal was transformed from a dilapidated building that once housed Burg’s Lounge, to a new-and-improved corner restaurant and bar which opened in November. Now Craig Laban has weighed in on this “neo-bistro” from the owner

Developments Point Breeze

Planning Commission votes in support of huge Point Breeze development, neighborhood fights against it

January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 2012 Wharton St., 20th and Wharton, 20th Street, Wharton Street min read

Just last week we told you about the resurgence of this massive development project with 46 single-family homes proposed for 2012 Wharton St. Already the development is causing outrage for Point Breeze residents. The huge, industrial-zoned lot currently houses a

Developments Point Breeze

New plans to be presented tonight for massive Point Breeze development

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 2012 Wharton St., 20th and Wharton min read

In 2013 we had told you about some plans for a huge development in Point Breeze that would include close to 50 new homes. At the time, there were two major developments in the works, the one being the now-approved

Developments Point Breeze West Passyunk

Ground broken for Smith Playground revitalization

December 29, 2015December 29, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 2100 S. 24th St., 24th and Jackson, 24th Street, Connor Barwin, Jackson Street, Make The World Better Project, Smith Playground min read

Ralph Brooks Park saw a transformation, which was unveiled at the end of August, with improvements including things like new sidewalks, an improved basketball backboard, a community garden shed, a mural from Steve Powers and more. Thanks to the success

Point Breeze Real Estate

SoPhilly Spotlight: Yellow exterior edition

December 18, 2015December 18, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth SoPhilly Spotlight min read

This week’s SoPhilly Spotlight is a pretty hard-to-miss home on 24th Street, thanks to the bright yellow front porch area. With 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1,060 sq. ft. of space, this home at 1910 S. 24th St. is currently