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Northeast Philly Love Note: Stein's Famous Deli
- Thursday, February 14, 2013
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Growing up in Jersey meant many things for me. My grandmother lived in Elkins Park (and later moved to Plymouth Meeting), and we would visit her often. During those visits, I…
Henon solicits community input on rezoning of “Cokie” site in Bridesburg
- Thursday, February 14, 2013
- By Jared Brey
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- Orthodox St. and Buckius St., Philadelphia, Pa.
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Were you to drive north on Interstate 95 from the Navy Yard into Bucks County, pretty much every residential neighborhood you’d see would be on your left, except for Bridesburg. Bridesburg…
'Never Give Up' fitness studio secured as additional tenant of former Propper Bros. building
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- By Amy Z. Quinn
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- Cresson St. and Gay St., Philadelphia, PA
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For decades, Sam Kroungold watched the comings and goings at Manayunk's Propper Bros. furniture store from his office, from a desk perched in a mezzanine overlooking the cavernous showroom. These days,…
Updated: Clarke bill would allow advertising on municipal property
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- By Jared Brey
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- City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Councilman Bobby Henon introduced a bill on behalf of Council President Darrell Clarke Thursday morning allowing for digital signs and advertisements to be installed on municipal property. The proposal, which Clarke…
Seger Park's new playground
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- By Ashley Hahn
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- 1000 Lombard Street, Philadelphia PA
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Back in November Eyes on the Street reported that construction on Seger Park’s new playground was cruising along. And after being closed for four months, Seger Park Playground reopened on January…
Pennypack Creek Bridge presents new challenges in Holmesburg [updated]
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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Update May 9, 2013 ConRail has agreed to allow the Holmesburg Civic Association paint the bridge, and will waive the fees, registration and insurance. The Pennypack Creek Bridge that connects…
Blurring the lines of South Kensington
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- By Eyes on the Street
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- Germantown Avenue and West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
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What's in a neighborhood name? As part of their reporting for Philadelphia Neighborhoods/PlanPhilly Alyssa Saylor and Sara Khan set out to explore the various names for South Kensington (Or is…
Feb 13: Casino pitch blitz | arson at Temple | NJ Transit studies Bus Rapid Transit | 40th and Pine update | AVI burdens
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- By Eyes on the Street
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Good morning, Streeters. Don't be fooled by the lovely day we saw yesterday or this morning's spots of blue sky: we're in for a rain and snow later. Here's what's making…
How do I get utilities turned on in my new house? [Real NEastate]
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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Q: I am making settlement on my new house in Morrell Park at the end of the month. What do I have to do to change my driver’s license address and…
New partnership promotes natural gas vehicles
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- By Christine Fisher
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The current natural gas boom in Pennsylvania could lead to the rise of clean, quiet, cheap natural gas vehicles, at least that’s the hope of the new Pennsylvania Partnership to Promote…
Final witnesses called in 40th and Pine hardship case; closing arguments to come
- Tuesday, February 12, 2013
- By Jared Brey
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- 400 S. 40th St.
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Reports of the impending conclusion of the 40th & Pine hardship case have been greatly exaggerated. By this reporter. Attorneys for the University of Pennsylvania, which owns the building, and for…
Suspect sought in Frankford bank robbery
- Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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Fresh off a bank robbery in Mayfair last week, police in the 15th District are now looking the man who robbed a Frankford Wells Fargo. Monday, the suspect entered…
Volunteer: Parklet Impact Study
- Tuesday, February 12, 2013
- By Ashley Hahn
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We like parklets - those small public spaces that replace in-street parking spots - because they add interest and life to city streets. But can the direct impact of a parklet…
Use caution as the market gets higher [Financial Perspectives]
- Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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The stock market has been running on adrenaline over the past several weeks. With the Dow hovering near 14,000, it is hard to gauge what the future holds. The market has…
Feb 12: Casino blitz today | Construction starts at Philly Fringe's new home | William Penn Foundation suspends grants | Considering school-closure alternatives | Kelly Green schoolyard | swallows wintering in Philly
- Tuesday, February 12, 2013
- By Eyes on the Street
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Happy Mardi Gras, Streeters. We’re listening to Mardi Gras jams today to shake off these February blues. Today brings a lengthy casino dog-and-pony show to town: All of the casino…
Transformation from pumping station to Philly Fringe home begins
- Tuesday, February 12, 2013
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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- Race Street and Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
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The transformation of a 1903 riverfront pumping station into the future home of Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe has begun. The organization best-known for its annual festival began tearing…
Philadelphia passengers see PATCO improvements
- Monday, February 11, 2013
- By Christine Fisher
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- 9th & Locust Streets, Philadelphia PA
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In 2012, PATCO saw its ridership numbers climb to 10.6 million, its highest level since 1999. The service brought more than 4.5 million passengers to its four Philadelphia stations, including 1.8…
More Park, Less Way reflects larger transportation trends
- Monday, February 11, 2013
- By Christine Fisher
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- Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA
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The Benjamin Franklin Parkway has always reflected Philadelphia’s general attitude toward transportation, and as the city rolls out More Park, Less Way: An Action Plan to Increase Urban Vibrancy on the…
Franklin Towne Charter girls basketball team advances in Public League playoffs
- Monday, February 11, 2013
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The Franklin Towne Charter girls basketball team defeated Dobbins Technical High School 43-25 Friday in the first round of the Philadelphia Public League Playoffs. Towne's girls team, the No. 1 seed…
Feb 11-15: Michael Van Valkenburgh | Alexander Garvin | Place-Based Interventions | Love at the Barnes
- Monday, February 11, 2013
- By Eyes on the Street
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Here's what's on tap this week: Lecture: Michael Van Valkenburgh Wednesday, February 13, 6pm. PennDesign, Meyerson Hall Lower Gallery, 210 South 34th Street. Landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh comes to Penn…
