Residents voice concern over 7-Eleven proposal
For several years, the former KFC-Long John Silver’s building at 23 W. Girard Ave. has sat abandoned and unused.That might change. A group of prospective...
New mural shines on West Girard Avenue
Jane Golden, executive director City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program makes a remark at at a ribbon cutting event for new mural on the...
City services put some muscle into volunteer efforts
In South Kensington, a neighborhood that stretches from Front to Sixth streets and Girard Avenue to Berks Street, vacant lots are a significant concern.That’s...
Fishtowner aiming for pizza memorabilia world record
Brian Dwyer digs through boxes of pizza memorabilia in his house. The items will be on display at his soon-to-be-opened Pizza Brain, a joint...
City’s final draft of Delaware River master plan draws praise
Philadelphia Waterfront Master Plan unveiling at the Pavilion at Festival Pier, Monday, June 13, 2011.A walkable waterfront.Miles of bike trails.A water taxi that connects to 11...
PIFF provides a good look at local talent with ‘Close-Up’
At its start, the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival aimed to keep all of the fests screenings within the cozy confines of Northern Liberties.For the...