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Survey shows pretty close split in opinions on Broad Street median parking

August 22, 2016September 5, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Broad Street, median parking, Parking min read

For the Democratic National Convention, the Broad Street median was cleared of vehicles. Some were so happy with the emptier streets, that they started a petition to make this a permanent enforcement. When we shared with you this news, the

Food & Dining Passyunk Square

Jade Garden replaced with ‘Fresh Seafood’ spot

August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 11th Street, 1525 S. 11th St., East Passyunk Avenue, Fresh Seafood, Jade Garden, Singing Fountain min read

The Chinese food spot situated across from the Singing Fountain, next to Black and Brew, is no more. Instead of grabbing some your Chinese food takeout at Jade Garden, you’ll soon be able to enjoy fresh seafood from this spot

Developments Featured Graduate Hospital

A look at renderings for the reuse of historic First African Baptist Church

August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 16th and Christian, 16th Street, Christian Street, First African Baptist Church min read

At the beginning of 2016, developers purchased the First African Baptist Church at 16th and Christian. Since the church is on the city’s register of historic locations, the plans for development would need to involve the reuse of the building. We now

Bella Vista Food & Dining

Spice End has opened in former Dickey’s spot on South Street

August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 7th and South, 7th Street, Dickey's, South Street, Spice End min read

Just about two months ago, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit called it quits at 7th and South. Now that corner spot has a new, spicier tenant. It’s lit! Grills are on and had an amazing morning! Special thanks to @manndrewkovich @traditionconstruction for

News you can use Point Breeze

What clean and green improvements should be made in Point Breeze?

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Litter, Point Breeze, Point Breeze Community Development Corporation, trash min read

While improvements are being made to the trash problem around the city, like the increased street cleaning through Ready, Willing & Able in Point Breeze, it is still a huge problem (as a Twitter account dedicated to South Philly trash

Food & Dining Passyunk Square

Essen Bakery expands menu with more baked goods, sandwiches and more

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 1437 E. Passyunk Ave., East Passyunk Avenue, Essen Bakery, Tova Du Plessis min read

Essen Bakery opened in the former Belle Cakery spot at 1437 E. Passyunk Ave. in the spring. Now that the “little Jewish bakery” has been open for a few months, the menu is being expanded. New sandwich! Za’atar croissant with