Columbus Square Park – Passyunk Post

With another grant secured, Columbus Square work set to begin spring 2017

February 1, 2016February 2, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 12th Street, 13th Street, Columbus Square, Columbus Square Park, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Wharton Street min read

The plans for the Columbus Square redesign are finally coming together, thanks to some additional grant money which secures the funding for the project. This new grant for $300,000 ensures that construction on the $2.8 million redesign can begin, with a

Developments Passyunk Square

Funding secured for Columbus Square redesign, construction to start 2017

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 12th and Wharton, 12th Street, Columbus Square, Columbus Square Park, Wharton Street min read

Columbus Square has been slated for a redesign for about two years, awaiting enough money to remake the park at 12th and Wharton into a gathering space as well as a recreational park. Now, the project is about to come to fruition. Construction on the

Events Passyunk Square

Shakespeare performances in Columbus Square Park

July 21, 2015July 20, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 12th and Wharton, 12th Street, Columbus Square Park, Reed Street, REV Theatre Company, Shakespeare in the Park, Wharton Street min read

REV Theatre Company is bringing performances of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors to Columbus Square Park. The performances are happening on two nights this month at the park at 12th and Wharton.

Events Passyunk Square

Dog Day Afternoon at Columbus Square Park on May 17

May 8, 2015May 7, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 12th and Reed, Columbus Square Park, Dog Day Afternoon, South Philadelphia Association of Dog Owners min read

Columbus Square Park has gone to the dogs. On May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Columbus Square will become the ultimate dog park for your fido friends.

Developments Neighborhoods

2014’s Top Development Stories

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth Bart Blatstein, Broad and Washington, Columbus Square Park, Development, East Passyunk Gateway min read

Throughout 2014 we tracked dozens of development stories, including the multiple projects planned for Washington Ave., the plans for the former Bok school, a stadium district casino, and much, much more. Here are some of the top development stories on

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Recycle your Christmas tree at these South Philly locations

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth Christmas tree, Columbus Square Park, holidays, Streets Department, tree recycling min read

Christmas is officially over, leaving many of you with remnants of the holiday in the form of Christmas trees. To ensure that those holiday trees get properly recycled, events are occurring throughout South Philly to recycle your tree for a