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Valley Green Bank’s dramatic transformation takes Best Overall Design at ‘Storefront Challenge’

October 21, 2014October 21, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth 1536 S. Broad St., 1716 E. Passyunk Ave., Community Design Collaborative, Robert Brand and Associates, Storefront Challenge, Tasker St., Valley Green Bank min read

The South Philadelphia branch of Valley Green Bank opened last June and instantly rejuvenated the corner of Broad and Tasker St. with bright colors and welcoming windows. Last week, Valley Green Bank and Metcalfe Architecture & Design took home the honor of

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Yo, Data! Now compare roof decks citywide

September 25, 2014September 23, 2014 Albert Stumm Roof decks, Yo Data min read

Yo, Data is an occasional feature by tech whiz and South Philly resident Angela Minster, in which she crunches the numbers and makes ‘em all nice and pretty. Know of any data sets you can customize to South Philly? Let us know

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New takeout restaurant for 24th and Federal called Firestarter’s?

September 23, 2014September 18, 2014 Albert Stumm 2400 Federal St., 24th Street, Federal Street, Firestarter min read

A use permit has been granted for a new takeout restaurant called Firestarter’s Breakfast and Grill at 2400 Federal St., a booming section of northern Point Breeze. The corner space appears to have been vacant for some time, so we’re

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Daughter of luxury Rittenhouse high-rise developer has big plans for Bok; Vare & Smith sales also approved

September 19, 2014September 22, 2014 Albert Stumm Bok, Smith Elementary, Vare min read

UPDATE: Bok was sold to a company run by the daughter of the luxury developer mentioned in this post. Click here for details of the mixed-use plan. The sales of the shuttered Bok, Vare and Smith schools were approved last night

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Yo, Data! Watch roof decks spread through South Philly since 2006

September 2, 2014September 2, 2014 Albert Stumm L&I, Roof decks, Yo Data min read

Yo, Data is an occasional feature by tech whiz and South Philly resident Angela Minster, in which she crunches the numbers and makes ’em all nice and pretty. Know of any data sets you can customize to South Philly? Let us know

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Washington Avenue Pier sanctuary opens at Pier 53

August 19, 2014August 18, 2014 Albert Stumm Columbus Boulevard, DRWC, Pier 53, Washington Avenue, Washington Avenue Pier min read

The Washington Avenue Pier park has opened at Pier 53 behind the Sheet Metal Workers’ union headquarters, at Washington Avenue and Columbus Boulevard. City bigwigs on Friday cut the ribbon on the park, which provides a sanctuary and bird-watching area that