Passyunk Post – Page 369 – South of South St. from River to River

Music in Gold Star Park returns — now with less concrete

June 10, 2014June 10, 2014 Albert Stumm Gold Star Park, Greening, Water Department, Wharton Street min read

Thanks to one civic-minded bachelor, a 600 square foot section of concrete was removed from Gold Star Park on the 600 block of Wharton Street last month, providing a little extra natural surrounding for the summer music series that starts

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Streets Department is re-striping Snyder Avenue

June 9, 2014June 6, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth Councilman Squilla, Roadwork, Snyder Avenue, Streets Department min read

It looks like the Streets Department has finally gotten out from under that incredible backlog of filling potholes and is starting to re-stripe Snyder Avenue. Crews have been out spray painting temporary lines to mark out where the improvements are

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Watch out. Car thefts are up 28 percent in 3rd Police District

June 9, 2014June 6, 2014 Albert Stumm Crime min read

The 3rd Police District, which covers South Philly on the east side of Broad Street, sent out a robocall recently warning residents that car thefts are up so far this year by 28 percent. Community relations Officer Mike Duffy told

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What’s up with Del’s II on Front Street?

June 6, 2014June 6, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth Del's II, Front Street, Hot Beet Hot Pork, Tasker Street min read

Crews have been seen making exterior alterations to the former Del’s II joint, which you probably know as the vacant restaurant with the “Hot Beef, Hot Pork” signage on Front and Tasker streets. Does that mean it could be on

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SoPhilly Spotlight: $1.5 million in Passyunk Square edition

June 6, 2014June 6, 2014 Albert Stumm 1231 Gerritt St., Gerritt Street, SoPhilly Spotlight min read

Who would have seen this day come? This week’s SoPhilly Spotlight, at 1231 Gerritt St. (near 13th and Reed), comes in at a mind-blowing $1.5 million. You sure get a lot, even if it is a bit sterile. This 5,500-square-foot monster has 5

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2 Newbold businesses raided for illegal gambling, selling booze without a license, cops say

June 5, 2014June 5, 2014 Albert Stumm 1424 Snyder Ave, 1427 Passyunk Ave., Cafe Italia, Mediterranean Cafe, West Passyunk min read

UPDATE: Philly.com has some more info here. Police swarmed the 1400 blocks of West Passyunk and Snyder avenues yesterday afternoon as they raided two businesses for allegedly selling liquor illegally and running underground card games. Cops seized a large quantity