South of South St. from River to River
Lou Scheinfeld, the former Flyers vice president, wants a sports museum in South Philly. The idea is an interactive facility that would bring a collection of Philadelphia’s sports history to the public. The project is in planning stages, but Scheinfeld is
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Sausage Fest, the street festival dedicated to beer, sausage and most importantly, community building, is back for its second year on Saturday, September 10. The Newbold CDC will be giving 100% of the proceeds from the event back into the
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Last fall we shared with you news about the plans for development of the former Federal Pretzel Baking Company building at 636 Federal St. The location had been shuttered years ago due to a fire. More #neighborhood history being leveled
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Last summer it was announced that the trolley tracks at 11th and Reed, along with about 20 other intersections in the city, would be removed. The inactive Route 23 tracks have been a hazard to bicyclists and drivers alike for
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The St. Rita’s Cascia Center is the only affordable senior housing development being planned in South Philly. The former St. John Neumann High School location at 2627 Mifflin St. will become 52 one-bedroom apartments, along with a new wellness center from Catholic Health Care
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Did you happen to see a pig running loose on Washington Avenue this holiday weekend? Well, you weren’t imagining it. Animal Care and Control Team, along with some residents who spotted the pig running loose, went on a wild chase
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