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Northeast: Mayfair CDC, Allegheny Iron & Metal Announce Funding Partnership

April 15, 2013 0

The Mayfair Community Development Corporation and the Allegheny Iron and Metal Corporation have joined together to revitalize Mayfair. The specifics of the deal will be explained to the public on April 21 at the debut of [continue reading…]

Economy

Fishtown: Residents Vote In Favor of $926 Million Wynn Casino Project

April 11, 2013 0

[vimeo 63693541] The Fishtown Neighbors Association granted its support with a 173-55 vote Monday night to billionaire casino developer Steve Wynn’s proposal to build a resort and casino on the Delaware riverfront. Wynn’s $926 million proposal [continue reading…]

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Axis Philly: Candidates for City Controller Talked About AVI

April 10, 2013 0

The primary election for the city’s chief financial auditor is May 21. There are two candidates on the forefront of AVI. Incumbent Alan Butkowtiz said his office believes that there are more errors with property [continue reading…]

Economy

Plan Philly: Alternative Currency Aids South Kensington Development

April 9, 2013 0

Cleaning up in South Kensington can have some tasty results—including discounted grilled cheese sandwiches or parlor pizza—as a new alternative community currency strives to reward residents giving back to their neighborhood. “Equal Dollars are not [continue reading…]

Economy

Kensington: Emerald Street Park Receives Grant

April 5, 2013 0

When the Emerald Street Park received a grant earlier this month from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the emphasis was put more on its value than the actual dollar amount. “The project’s worth is not something [continue reading…]

Economy

Axis Philly: Mayor Nutter Proposed Tax Relief for Businesses

April 4, 2013 0

Mayor Nutter’s proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2014 included $10 million in relief for small businesses that experience an increase in property taxes under AVI. The relief measure will be aimed solely at property taxes, [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Gourmet Grocer to Close After 25 Years

March 20, 2013 0

Jonathan Best Gourmet Grocer at 8229 Germantown Ave. is closing its doors on March 31 after decades of serving the community. The specialty foods store carried groceries that used to be hard to find. However, with [continue reading…]

Economy

Hunting Park: Esperanza Receives Grant for Community Renewal

March 6, 2013 0

Esperanza recently announced receipt of a $681,000 grant from Wells Fargo Bank. The multiple-mission organization received this grant to help fund its Hunting Park Neighborhood Strategic Plan 2022, which aims to revitalize the Hunting Park [continue reading…]

Economy

Northeast: Stein Florist, a Neighborhood Legend

February 21, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/59813838] In 1887, the Stein family delivered flowers throughout Philadelphia via horse and buggy. The horse and buggies might be gone, but more than 125 years later, Frankford Avenue’s Stein Florist is trying to maintain [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Axis Philly: City Residents Concerned About Service Cuts

February 14, 2013 0

[vimeo 59602369] Residents citywide are still concerned with what Mayor Nutter’s Actual Value Initiative may have in store for their neighborhoods. While some are concerned about how much their taxes may increase; others are more concerned [continue reading…]

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