With multiple developments planned, is Washington Avenue being primed for a new beginning?

There’s a movement brimming that could see Washington Avenue transform from an industrial, tractor trailer-filled corridor to lively commercial strip lined with restaurants, green space and possibly a beer garden. With developer Bart Blatstein’s plans at Broad and Washington already

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Blatstein unveils preliminary plans for Broad and Washington project

Nearby neighbors and concerned residents packed a room last night at the Hawthorne Cultural Center to hear the development plans for the long-vacant corner of Broad and Washington Ave. straight from the man himself, Bart Blatstein. Early reports had this

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Blatstein to present plans for mega-project at Broad and Washington

The Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition (HEC) has announced that there will be a meeting to discuss the future of the massive vacant lot at the corner of Broad and Washington Ave. on Monday, Nov 17. Back in June, we learned that

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Spotted: What are these signs at Broad and Carpenter?

Wanna see your photos on featured on Spotted? Join the Passyunk Post flickr pool here or email us at punk@passyunkpost.com. While you’re at it, follow Passyunk Post on Twitter here and Facebook here.    Since we all know that the Philadelphia Arts Market couldn’t come together in time for

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Blatstein aims higher — 30 stories higher — for Broad and Washington

Developer Bart Blatstein’s plan for Broad and Washington has gotten much bigger, and now he wants to build a sort of vertical Piazza in the sky. The Philadelphia Business Journal reports that Blatstein intends to keep the mix of retail

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