$300k raised for Smith Playground revitalization project

Earlier this month we told you about the plans to renovate Smith Playground at 24th and Jackson after the success of the almost-completed Ralph Brooks Park revitalization project. At a benefit concert at Union Transfer, which featured artists including Mac Demarco

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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken opening a location at 20th and Washington

Washington Avenue has been seeing a lot of positive changes and plans for development recently, including a new Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a proposed mixed-use development at 24th and Washington and lots more. Now Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, the

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First Pics: Sweet Memories Chocolates now open at 951 E. Passyunk Ave.

In February we told you about a new chocolate shop, selling homemade treats and supplies to make your own goodies, opening at 951 E. Passyunk Ave.  Sweet Memories Chocolates officially opened in this Bella Vista storefront on Friday, June 12.

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Escape the 80’s attraction opening in long-vacant space at 1804 E. Passyunk Ave.

The long-vacant space at 1804 E. Passyunk Ave. is getting a new tenant–and an 80’s makeover. An escape the room attraction called Escape the 80’s is expected to open in the location in mid-July.

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24th and Washington mixed-use development approved by ZBA

The 5-story mixed-use project being planned for 24th and Washington has been approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. In January we told you about the project, which include 113 residential units and commercial space on the street-level of the

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