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Arts and Entertainment

Whitman: Neighbors Have Mixed Feelings On New Bowling Alley

October 1, 2013

It’s not unusual to walk through Whitman and encounter some type of structure that is either a vacant lot, abandoned property or building under construction. On the corner of Oregon  Avenue and Swanson Street  lies

Arts and Entertainment

Pennsport: Inviting Community Interest Back to the Mummers Museum

September 16, 2013

With its exterior bricks painted in geometrical patterns of blue, orange and green, the Mummers Museum stands out on the corner of South 2nd Street and Washington Avenue in Pennsport. However, in recent years, the

Arts and Entertainment

Whitman: Vacant Lot to be Renovated into Proposed Casino

September 9, 2013

On the northeast border of the Whitman neighborhood lies t Snyder Plaza and Columbus Commons, two shopping centers filled with a variety of stores such as Marshall’s, Lowes and Ikea. Restaurants like Champp’s and Longhorn

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: The City’s Earliest Suburbs Become a Desired Destination

March 22, 2011

Let’s face it, the area is great. It’s old and quaint and its historic charm seems to translate seamlessly with current expectations of modern living. For residents of Bella Vista and Queen Village, many of

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