Spotted: New light installations are going up along E. Passyunk Ave.

Crews are busy decking the intersections along E. Passyunk Ave. with new decorative light fixtures. Renee Gilinger, Executive Director of the East Passyunk Business Improvement District, told us that the the first round of installations, which are permanent, is taking

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Palladino’s sets opening date, now accepting reservations

Palladino’s, an 80-seat upscale Italian steakhouse at the gateway of E. Passyunk Ave, will officially open for dinner service on Dec. 18, the restaurant announced on Twitter. https://twitter.com/PalladinosEPX/status/539482030137176066 We time we checked in with Palladino’s, the restaurant was shooting to

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Appeal for waterfront AAA in Pennsport denied, what now?

Apparently, the Zoning Board of Adjustment doesn’t like the idea of a waterfront AAA auto service/retail center at 1601 S. Columbus Blvd., either. PlanPhilly reports that AAA’s appeal to have their permits reinstated, after L+I revoked them back in March,

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Help shape the future of the South District with this fun interactive map

As part of the comprehensive city-wide Philadelphia 2035 plan, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission has announced that a public meeting regarding the South District Plan will be held at South Philadelphia High School (2101 S. Broad St.) from 6 p.m.

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