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Grays Ferry: Community Reacts to Repaving Plan for Washington Avenue

April 28, 2022 Jefferson Schoemer

The City of Philadelphia proposed a redesign for Washington Avenue on March 1, 2022. This new proposal is contentious, though, because it is different from the prior plan, which featured pedestrian improvements that many groups had spent years advocating for.

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 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

South Philadelphia: World Cup Soccer Unites Ninth Street’s Thriving Latino Community

June 30, 2014

Latino pride is especially strong this summer in South Philadelphia, with this year’s FIFA World Cup being the talk of the neighborhood and capturing the attention of many locals, including the city’s growing Hispanic contingent. The global soccer tournament,

South of South Street: Five Improvements in the Works

June 12, 2014

Residents living south of South Street have witnessed rapid change over the last decade. From Ori Feibush’s new construction and rehabilitated homes to closing shops and bars, the area has been in a constant state of flux. According to census

Pennsport: Restoring The History Of Pier 53, One Tree At A Time

April 21, 2014

Spring is here and with it a renewed sense of optimism among businesses in Philadelphia. Projects that had been stifled by the unrelenting winter will have a chance to catch up, including that of Pier