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Realtor mumbo jumbo alert: “Southern Bella” neighborhood

August 5, 2014August 4, 2014 Albert Stumm Southern Bella min read

Something in the real-estate listing for last week’s SoPhilly Spotlight, the former Jehovah’s Witness Hall at 1235-37 Federal St., made us do a bit of a double-take that we figured was worth circling back to. The realtor is trying to call that

Food & Dining Queen Village

What’s the deal with Pad Thai in Queen Village?

August 4, 2014July 31, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth 2nd Street, 604 S. 2nd St., Closings, Pad Thai, South Street min read

We passed by Pad Thai at 604 S. 2nd Street recently and saw something a little odd. It’s definitely closed, but is it for good? For one, the wooden sign over the main entrance was gone and the exterior of

News you can use Passyunk Square Photos

Spotted: New Zagar mosaic is finished at Fitness Works gym

August 4, 2014July 31, 2014 Albert Stumm Fitness Works, Isaiah Zagar, Reed Street, Spotted min read

This episode of Spotted comes courtesy of a loyal reader. Like that friendly neighborhood tipster, if you see something, say something – in an email to punk@passyunkpost.com. Artist Isaiah Zagar, whose mirrored, colorful mosaics have multiplied throughout South Philly over the

Passyunk Square Real Estate

SoPhilly Spotlight: Jehovah’s Witness Hall Rehab edition

August 1, 2014July 30, 2014 Albert Stumm 1235 Federal St., Federal Street, SoPhilly Spotlight, Southern Bella Lofts min read

We love it when real-estate developments we report on finally come to fruition, which is why for this week’s SoPhilly Spotlight, we’re bringing you an apartment at 1237 Federal St. That’s the former Jehovah’s Witness hall that has been converted to eight apartments

Developments Pennsport

‘Land Buoy’ installed at Pier 53; park opens Aug. 15

August 1, 2014August 5, 2014 Albert Stumm Columbus and Washington, Columbus Boulevard, Pier 53, Washington Avenue, Washington Avenue Green min read

UPDATE: An opening ceremony has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 15. So, yes, the park is in fact opening that day. A construction crew is rushing to finish work at Pier 53 for the park’s debut, which could happen

News you can use Pennsport

Well, hello there. Liquor license appears on former Ugly American joint

July 31, 2014August 1, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth 1100 South Front Street, Ellsworth Street, Front Street, No Eye Deer LLC, Pennsport, Ugly American min read

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been updated from an earlier version. So, remember how we brought you that news that Ugly American on Front and Ellsworth streets in Pennsport could soon become a restaurant yet again? Well, look what popped