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Point Breeze Avenue

Business

Point Breeze: Redevelopment Brings Residents To The Table

December 17, 2016Margaret E Andresen and

In August, the group formally known as Newbold Neighbors Association took a leap in creating inclusivity in the Point Breeze community. The civic association that serves the area between 18th and Broad Streets and Washington

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Looking Down The Line For This Community

May 3, 2016Nicholas William Tricome

Back on a cold day in January, Steve Sabo sat by his desk as the sunlight came down through the windows of the Point Breeze Community Development Corporation building at 20th and Federal streets. “It

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Five Thoughts on the Changing Landscape

February 15, 2016Nicholas William Tricome and

Point Breeze continues to change. Redevelopment has led to new homes going up and businesses coming in, slowly replacing the blight and vacant lots that have plagued the neighborhood for years. But the more the

Economy

Point Breeze: Local girls learn business basics

March 3, 2014

From her post at the helm of the Point Breeze Avenue Business Association, Ella Butcher routinely deals with big league movers and shakers to attract new business to The Breeze. After hours, however, she meets with a

Economy

South Philadelphia: Business Climate Sees Change

June 16, 2011

  For many in the Philadelphia area hearing the words “South Philly” probably brings to mind images of bars along South Street or the sports stadiums. What likely does not come to mind are small

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