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HomeSouth of South

South of South

Social Issues

Graduate Hospital: Culture Clash Between New and Old

July 15, 2014

Stacy Redmond remembers when one of her neighbors used to unplug the fire hydrant on her small South Philadelphia block. Kids would play in the water, trash and grime would be washed away along with troubles at work

South Street

South of South: Mixed Reactions to CHOP Expansion

July 15, 2014

Now that the Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s plans to add more than two million square feet of office space onto Schuylkill Avenue, residents in the area have weighed in.

Economy

South of South: Sorry, No Dogs Allowed … For Now

July 14, 2014

No. “No” is one of the first words a dog hears in life and sometimes never learns. But for dog owners living in South of South, “no” is a word they hear all too often. South Philadelphians love

Featured Stories

South of South Street: The Growing Pains of Street Parking

January 23, 2014

Parking smart-phone app, ParkMe, claims parking in the Graduate Hospital area of Philadelphia is one of the toughest places to find street parking in the entire city. Many people seem to agree. “I hate parking

Crime

Graduate Hospital: Finding Ways to Deal With Bike Theft

November 14, 2013

Bicycles are a popular mode of transportation in most large cities, including Philadelphia. That’s why bike theft in the Graduate Hospital area has become a major issue. In 2008, Kryptonite, a major manufacturer of bike

Environment

Graduate Hospital: Residents Talk Homes, History and Hiccups

October 30, 2013

https://vimeo.com/77292005] Whether the homes they live in are old or new, Graduate Hospital residents around the block of 19th and Fitzwater Street disclosed the dishy details of their living situations. “At first I wasn’t so

Featured Stories

South of South Street: Block Party Raises Money For Playground

October 18, 2013

Fall is a time for festivals and block parties and Graduate Hospital residents were recently given a treat by a couple local organizations. The 50/50 Block Party, sponsored by the Friends of Chester Arthur Elementary

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Environment

South of South Street: Residents Talk Trash On The Lack Of Trash Cans

October 14, 2013

https://vine.co/v/hHElxm2bzmQ As new solar-powered trash cans replace the old wire ones in the Graduate Hospital area, residents continue to complain about the scarcity of places to throw out their waste while on-the-go. The new cans

Environment

South of South Street: Time for the Homeless

June 28, 2013

https://vimeo.com/69136843] The program coordinators of My Brother’s House and the Bainbridge house work diligently to help the men in  their community. Choosing to dedicate your entire life to work for a charity is no easy

Neighborhoods

South of South Street: Fresh Produce Comes to the Friends of Julian Abele Park

June 18, 2013

Fresh produce and homemade desserts are up for grabs every Friday at Julian Abele Park in Graduate Hospital. Brought to you by The Friends of Julian Abele Park and the South of South Neighborhood Association

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