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Surprise! The pope is coming, and South Philly is worried about parking

September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth Parking, Pope Francis, Pope Visits Philadelphia, World Meeting of Families min read

Parking can sometimes seem as if it’s the only issue on the minds of South Philly residents. It’s usually been a problem when discussing new development projects, but now there’s a more holy reason for residents to complain. For the upcoming

Developments General West Passyunk

$300k raised for Smith Playground revitalization project

June 30, 2015June 29, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 24th and Jackson, 24th Street, Connor Barwin, Jackson Street, Make The World Better Project, Ralph Brooks Park, Smith Playground min read

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

Developments Point Breeze West Passyunk

Two major park revitalization projects moving forward in South Philly

June 19, 2015June 19, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 20th and Tasker, 20th Street, 24th and Jackson, 24th Street, Connor Barwin, Jackson Street, Make The World Better Project, Ralph Brooks Park, Ralph Brooks Tot Lot, Smith Playground, Tasker Street, Urban Roots Foundation min read

Back in December ground was broken for the revitalization of Ralph Brooks Tot Lot at 20th and Tasker. That revitalization project expanded from just fixing pieces of Ralph Brooks Park to a full-on revitalization project, expected to be completed by August.

News you can use Point Breeze

Plans announced for the restoration of 25th Street Viaduct

April 13, 2015April 13, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 25th Street, 25th Street viaduct, CSX train min read

The long-time crumbling CSX train bridge on 25th street will soon be getting some much-needed restoration. Back in January 2014 we reported on a huge chunk of concrete that fell from the bridge, raising concerns for many neighbors and also

Developments Graduate Hospital

Lot at 17th and Carpenter rezoned as parkland for Carpenter Green project

February 3, 2015February 3, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 17th and Carpenter, Carpenter Green, SOSNA min read

Back in March we told you about the Carpenter Green project and showed you some of the possible designs for the proposed park for the vacant lot at 17th and Carpenter. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson introduced a new bill just last

Developments Featured General Graduate Hospital Point Breeze

With multiple developments planned, is Washington Avenue being primed for a new beginning?

December 8, 2014December 8, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth 2118 Washington Ave., Bart Blatstein, Broad and Washington, Frankford Chocolate Factory, Point Breeze, Toll Bros, Washington Ave. min read

There’s a movement brimming that could see Washington Avenue transform from an industrial, tractor trailer-filled corridor to lively commercial strip lined with restaurants, green space and possibly a beer garden. With developer Bart Blatstein’s plans at Broad and Washington already