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University City: The Fresh Grocer Closing After Nearly Two Decades

February 21, 2020 Christopher Malo

The Fresh Grocer on the corner of Walnut and 40th Street announced it is ending its tenancy in March after nearly 20 years in business. The University of Penn, who owns the location, announced that

Community Meetings

Powelton Village: 16th Police District Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Crime and Safety

February 20, 2020 Keami Sullivan

The 16th District  of the Philadelphia Police Department hosted a town hall meeting at the Dornsife Center on Drexel’s campus on Feb. 18 to address concerns of residents in the area. Hosted by Capt. Christine

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Feb. 13, 2020

February 19, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council proposed a resolution pertaining to the future use of the oil refinery site, addressed the possible closure of another area hospital, and held hearings regarding gun violence during the week of Feb.

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Feb. 3, 2020

February 13, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council saw three potential charter changes receive hearings, as well as new proposals regarding missing children and evictions during the week of Feb. 3, 2020. Old Business The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Law and

Community Meetings

South Philadelphia: GRASP Introduces Residents to Political Candidates

February 10, 2020 Nicolette White

Community organization brings political candidates and local voters together to speak on topics residents feel need more attention

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 30, 2020

February 6, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council’s stated meeting of Jan. 30, 2020 saw each resolution put forward at the last session of council pass unanimously, while Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson addressed his federal indictment.  For Johnson, a third term

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 23, 2020

January 31, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

City Council is poised to take action on gun violence, including possible legal action against the Commonwealth.

Center City

Transportation: SEPTA Rolls Out New Policy at Jefferson Station

January 31, 2020 Trevor Griner

SEPTA implemented a new policy last month at Jefferson Station that requires regional rail riders to swipe their key cards, tickets, and passes upon exit. Regional rail users are now required to tap their key cards at

East Passyunk

East Passyunk: South Philadelphia Residents Seeking Answers After December Explosion

January 24, 2020 Trevor Griner

South Philadelphia residents said they have more questions than answers two months after a deadly explosion rocked the 1400 block of South Eighth Street. The explosion killed two people and left dozens without a home

Business

East Passyunk: Stepping Back to a Simpler Time

January 23, 2020 Michael Carey

Typewriters, books just a few ways East Passyunk is bringing nostalgia back

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