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Neighborhoods
Iconic Meglio Furs sign disappears from South Broad
The neon signage had become something of a landmark. Developers haven’t yet said what they plan to do with the 1950s relic.
9 months ago
‘A negative influence on our community’: Developer looks to take control of Germantown Y
Another developer was selected to transform the historic property nearly a decade ago, but the company’s project is still at the starting line.
9 months ago
The Boozy Mutt, a Brewerytown pub for people and their pets, trots closer to opening
At the former North Star Bar corner, find beer, food, and cocktails — including a citywide that comes with a dog biscuit.
9 months ago
Sixers aim to minimize arena parking concerns with a new ‘smart routing’ partnership
Using plate-reading and associated software, ticket holders who drive in would be sent to to the lot closest to their route of arrival.
9 months ago
Repair shop that starred in ‘12 Monkeys’ devastated by fire that exemplifies Kensington problems
Phil’s Appliances, which opened in the late 1960s, was recently boarded up, and people are thought to have been living inside.
10 months ago
For newcomers, Saturday’s podcast listening party was a history lesson. But for Swarthmore’s historically Black neighborhood, storytelling is a way of resisting erasure.
10 months ago
A South Philly library gets a vibrant new mural designed by neighborhood kids
The Charles Santore branch has been transformed with paintings that celebrate sisterhood and fun.
10 months ago
What to expect at Chika, Center City’s Blade Runner-inspired underground ramen bar
The new Center City spot is a venture by Glu Hospitality, with a chef who trained in Japan and previously had his own restaurants.
10 months ago
‘Sometimes you just get tired’: City releases RFP to redevelop troubled Logan Triangle
A developer walked away from the project after spending nearly a decade trying to breathe new life into the site.
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The venture is an offshoot of catering company Chef’s Table. It serves breakfast sandwiches, BBQ, burritos, pizza, and more.
10 months ago
‘Collective liberation is the goal’: The Peoplehood Parade marches through West Philly
Puppets speak truth to power in this annual tradition organized by art-as-activism group Spiral Q.
10 months ago
‘A world-class boulevard’: Master plan details new vision for Market East corridor
The study comes as the Sixers push to build a new arena in Center City Philadelphia.
10 months ago
Federal money coming to Philly for tree planting, lead paint awareness, and A/C units
Over $4 million in federal grant money will flow to nonprofits and local governments to support environmental justice in the Philly region.
10 months ago
Listen 1:05As Philly gears up for its mayoral election next month, WHYY’s Bridging Blocks team raised the question: Will this next election season have low voter turnout? If so, why?
10 months ago
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