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Central Northeast Plan complete; work beginning in Lower Northwest
- Wednesday, April 2, 2014
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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The Central Northeast section of the city has a new long-range plan focused on improving business districts, making it easier to walk or take public transit, and preserving single-family homes and…
TreePhilly spreading "arborly love" this spring
- Thursday, February 27, 2014
- By Ashley Hahn
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Yes, last weekend's thaw was a tease, but it got us thinking about planting even though spring won't officially start for another month. Philly trees are also thinking spring, spreading "arborly…
PCPC reviews plans for Central Northeast, Lower North neighborhoods
- Tuesday, January 28, 2014
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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The Philadelphia City Planning Commission reviewed district-level comprehensive plans for the Lower North and Central Northeast sections of Philadelphia Tuesday. District-level plans apply the goals and concepts of the city-wide comprehensive…
Re-imagining Roosevelt Boulevard
- Friday, December 13, 2013
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A century ago, Northeast Philadelphia didn’t look anything like it does today. Before the mid-20th century, Northeast Philadelphia was all farmland and trailer parks that was home to small Dutch communities…
Suggestions, praise, criticism at final Central Northeast meeting
- Wednesday, December 4, 2013
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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- Central Northeast Philadelphia
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Highlights of a still-under-construction draft plan calling for strengthened commercial corridors in Fox Chase/Rockledge, Five Points and Rhawnhurst, better mass transit, and a safer Roosevelt Boulevard for all who use or…
Central Northeast District draft plan to be revealed in December
- Monday, November 18, 2013
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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The draft recommendations for the Central Northeast District Plan include improving mass transit and making the major auto thoroughfare – Roosevelt Boulevard – safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Based on…
Corbett visits Fox Chase in kickoff of re-election campaign
- Friday, November 8, 2013
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Gov. Tom Corbett stopped in Fox Chase Thursday as part of a statewide tour to kick off his re-election campaign. "We don't need to make a change at the end of…
Cottman Avenue a focus of Central Northeast planning discussion
- Thursday, October 10, 2013
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When you think of Cottman Avenue west of the Roosevelt Boulevard, what do you picture? Heavy car traffic, lots of parking lots, several retail stores — many of which are vacant.…
'Ugly Floor Contest' continues through Oct. 14
- Wednesday, October 2, 2013
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The Carpet Shop in Fox Chase is holding an Ugly Floor Contest and will be giving away a $50 gift certificate to the person with the most hideous floor to help redecorate before…
Zoning tweaks introduced for Northeast Philly
- Tuesday, October 1, 2013
- By Jared Brey
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Like many others, Councilman Brian O’Neill is finding changes he wants to make to the city’s year-old zoning code. But unlike others, and unlike his own previous efforts to change the…
Pedestrian, traffic and commercial center improvements in emerging Central Northeast plan
- Wednesday, September 18, 2013
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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The Central Northeast District-level Comprehensive Plan will focus on improving three key areas: Foxchase Town Center, Five Points, and the area around Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard. Residents, community and business…
Central Northeast Planning District meeting Sept. 24
- Friday, September 13, 2013
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The second of three planning meetings for neighborhoods in the Central Northeast Planning District will take place Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Northeast Regional Branch of the Free Library, 2228 Cottman…
Suspects wanted for multiple ATM burglaries
- Wednesday, August 14, 2013
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Police across the city are looking for the suspects wanted in connection with multiple ATM burglaries, four of which took place in the Northeast. Dennis Woods, 38, has been identified as…
National Night Out returns to Fox Chase [photos]
- Tuesday, August 13, 2013
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Since 1984, neighborhoods around the country have gathered for one night every August as a reminder of their commitment to fighting crime in their communities. This year was no exception, and…
172nd District residents eligible for service award
- Thursday, August 8, 2013
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Volunteers of all ages across several Northeast Philly neighborhoods are eligible for the President's Volunteer Service Award. The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, established in 2003, honors Americans…
National Night Out set for August 6
- Tuesday, August 6, 2013
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The annual National Night Out event is back tonight, and neighborhoods across the Northeast are participating in the country-wide "night out against crime." Every summer, Americans are encouraged to leave the…
Central Northeast neighborhoods discuss demographics, employment
- Monday, July 22, 2013
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Nearly 80,000 people live in what the Philadelphia City Planning Commission calls the Central Northeast District, and who they are and what they do was the focus of a recent…
Central Northeast: Lots of immigrants, transportation needs
- Tuesday, July 16, 2013
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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The neighborhoods of Central Northeast Philadelphia have a growing population and twice as many immigrants as the city average, planner Michael Thompson told the Philadelphia City Planning Commission Tuesday during a…
Philadelphia Fire Capt. Michael Goodwin remembered during motorcycle ride, funeral service [photos]
- Friday, April 12, 2013
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Friends of fallen Philadelphia Firefighter Michael Goodwin gathered on motorcycles Tuesday to honor the man who died fighting a building fire in South Philadelphia. Goodwin, a Parkwood resident, was laid to…
Suspects sought in Fox Chase, Rhawnhurst bank robberies [video]
- Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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Police in the 7th and 2nd districts are looking for the suspects in two separate robberies. The first took place March 13 at the Trumark Financial credit union located at 7306 Castor…
