Updated 9th and Wharton development presented with ‘significant changes,’ community still not on board

At last night’s Passyunk Square Civic Association zoning meeting, the developers of the proposed 9th and Wharton development came prepared with new plans with some “significant changes.” The last we updated you on this lot was regarding the zoning variance

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9th and Washington project developers hope to extend the hours of the Italian Market

In August, plans were presented for a 5-story mixed-use building with 18,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, 70 apartments, 8 single-family trinities and approximately 150 underground parking spaces for a long-vacant lot at 9th and Washington. Midwood Investment and Development

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Work being done on former Wishing Well location at 9th and Catharine

One of our loyal readers pointed out this construction work to us. Like that friendly neighborhood tipster, if you see something, say something – in an email to punk@passyunkpost.com.   It’s only been a month since Wishing Well closed at 767 S. 9th

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School Talk: Learn about Southwark teachers while helping out with supplies

Editor’s Note: School Talk is an occasional feature that will look at education and parenting issues in South Philly. If you have concerns, ideas, suggested topics or other thoughts about the state of schools and ways to keep improving them, email us

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9th Street Business Improvement District proposal to be presented at meeting on Thursday

Earlier this year a study was being conducted to see exactly what the community believes needs to be improved on 9th Street and the surrounding areas, including a portion of Washington Avenue. A meeting is being held on Thursday to

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