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Fishtown is inching closer toward metered parking along its major corridors

Featured | Home Page Tom Beck - July 28, 2021 0

As a lifelong resident of Fishtown, Rose Ellis has seen the parking situation in her neighborhood go from good to bad. “Here’s an example,” said...

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A children’s playful learning installation is coming to Bridesburg

Tom Beck - January 20, 2021 0

Later this year, young children in 16 neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia will have the opportunity to engage with brand new playful learning installations designed to...

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Breaking the zoning code: how a “gargantuan” 7-story apartment building neighbors deplore could be built in Olde Richmond

Tom Beck - January 11, 2021 0

When Olde Richmond neighbors first saw renderings of Greenpointe Contruction’s development plans for the former hosiery mill at 2400 E. Huntingdon St., their reaction,...

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Honoring the life of Jodi Brabazon

Tom Beck - December 22, 2020 0

City Councilman Bobby Henon was on hand at St. John Cantius Church Saturday morning to pay tribute to the late Nancy “Jodi” Brabazon, a...

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Pictures: Santa’s Workshop at the Fishtown District

Tom Beck - December 14, 2020 0

With the invitation of the Fishtown District, Mr. and Mrs. Claus stopped by the Fillmore Philly late Sunday afternoon to take pictures with local...

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Making a connection between Olde and Port Richmond with ORCA’s new murals

Tom Beck - December 4, 2020 0

For most of its existence, the Thompson and Tulip Street tunnels that connect Olde Richmond to Port Richmond have been an eyesore for the...

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In its eighth year, this Thanksgiving brunch event looks different but still serves those in need

Tom Beck - November 27, 2020 0

Brent Cronin’s Thanksgiving brunch first became a holiday tradition eight years ago. The feast, typically held at St. Michael’s Church in Kensington, has become...

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Former Philadelphia Coke Site set to be rezoned for warehousing operation

Tom Beck - November 26, 2020 0

The office of City Councilperson Bobby Henon has announced plans to rezone the site of the former Philadelphia Coke Company plant via ordinance to...

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Penn Home added to city’s register of historic places

Tom Beck - November 14, 2020 0

The Philadelphia Historical Commission added Penn Home to its register of historic places in the city Friday morning, virtually preventing the recently closed retirement...

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PA, Philly go blue, with help from NoLibs, Fishtown and rest of the River Wards and other election news

Tom Beck - November 11, 2020 0

By the Friday after Election Day, the writing was on the wall. As outstanding votes from mail-in ballots and the most Democratic areas of...

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Norris Square Neighborhood Project wins $20,000 award for its efforts in sustainable agriculture

Tom Beck - October 29, 2020 0

Since 1973, the Norris Square Neighborhood Project has provided a safe space for local residents and their children to develop sustainable-agriculture skills in the...

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