Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Feb. 26
SKCP rejects Hope Street townhomesThe South Kensington Community Partners Planning and Zoning Committee unanimously rejected a proposal for the construction of residential duplexes and...
Walnut Street Theatre expands in Port Richmond
The Walnut Street Theatre has purchased the 85,000-square-foot property that houses the company’s Scenic and Properties Shop, which will become a production center for...
A day at city hall
Little Flower’ junior Alexis Colon kicks off the 2014 PAL Day at City Hall with Mayor Nutter, her designated politican to shadow for the...
Fishtown businesses call for increased police patrols
It was standing room only at Cook and Shaker on Albert Street last Wednesday evening when local business owners gathered for a Fishtown Area...
Northern Liberties actress stars in Ibsen classic
Genevieve Perrier of Northern Liberties takes on the challenging role of Ellida in “Lady of the Sea” at EgoPo Classic Theatre this week. PHOTO...
Methadone clinic gets green light
Last week, the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the Kensington Hospital methadone clinic’s move from its current location in the hospital to 2100 N....