Point Breeze: Bikes See Rise in Commuting Usage, Though Cars Remain Dominant
“The neighborhood is changing where we’re seeing more people use bikes,” said John Dietterle, about what those in the neighborhood have noticed as of late. The uptick in bicycle usage in Philadelphia in the last few years has not gone unnoticed. Especially by those such as Dietterle, a manager at VAC Auto Repair located at 25th and […]
Point Breeze: The Pharmacy Serves Up Fresh Coffee And Indie Music
While walking through Point Breeze, it isn’t difficult to spot The Pharmacy, a coffeehouse on the corner of 18th and Wharton streets. On its outside wall, a large orange head spouting the number “1300” can be seen, signifying the shop’s 1300 S. 18th St. address. A closer inspection reveals a sign that reads “Black and […]
Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Neighborhood Sees Significant Progress, Lost Dog Found On 23rd Street And More
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Point Breeze, Fairmount among Philly neighborhoods seeing the most progress– According to in-depth analysis of data from the U.S. census from 2009 to 2014, based on how neighborhoods had prospered from the city’s overall growth […]
Point Breeze: This Week In The News – 17th Police District Celebrates Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day And More
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day Celebration– In honor of Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day, officers and firefighters were treated to lunch and dinner at the 17th Police District station, courtesy of On Point Bistro. (via […]
Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Brick Thrown Through A Window, Flowers Stolen From Front Of Woman’s Home
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Woman Gets Brick Thrown Through Window: Point Breeze resident Lisha Davis reported on Thursday, August 10 that a man posing as a construction worker threw a brick through her window one night earlier. According to […]
Point Breeze: Soul School Festival, Summer Of Freedom And More This Week
Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Hypnobabies Summer II Class: Monday, Aug. 7, 6:15-9:15 p.m. – Lilypad (1234 S. Broad St.) 17th District Captain’s Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. – 17th District Police Station (1201 S. 20th […]
Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Footage Released Of Anti-Police Graffiti, Police Arrest Man Stealing From Mailbox
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Police Graffiti: The Philadelphia Police Department released footage of suspects wanted for spray-painting anti-police graffiti in South Philadelphia. Police are investigating a potential connection to the “Kill a […]
Point Breeze: Free Music, Gerrymandering Film With Discussion And More Events This Week
Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Songbird Family Music Jam at Lilypad: Monday, July 31, 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Lilypad (1234 S. Broad St.) Gungor: One Wild Life Acoustic Tour: Tuesday, August 1, 7-9:30 p.m. – 1125 S. Broad […]
Point Breeze: This Week In The News – “Kill a Cop Save a Life” Graffiti, Homes Recovering From Arson
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Vandals Spray-Paint ‘Kill a Cop’ Graffiti on Pillars in Point Breeze: Police are investigating the vandalism of three pillars at 25th and Tasker streets. The phrase “Kill a Cop Save a Life” was spray painted […]
Point Breeze: Clean Point Breeze Streets Gets Ready To Enter Its Second Phase
Philadelphia is a city laden with litter on its streets and sidewalks. While the Philadelphia Streets Department outlines its sanitation expectations online, including penalties for not complying with these expectations, residents continue to leave trash on the ground. “There’s a lot of trash, and it needs to be picked up,” said Christopher Lillis, director of […]