Eddie Lang mural installed at 7th and Fitzwater, to be dedicated on Sunday

Back in February plans for a mural of musician Eddie Lang were presented at a Bella Vista Neighbors Association meeting. Now eight months later, that mural, titled Eddie Lang: The Father of Jazz Guitar, is coming to life. This week, the

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Fitzwater Street Bagels set to open on Friday in Graduate Hospital

The corner of 20th and Fitzwater has been bad luck for small businesses in recent years. Once Beauty Shop Cafe closed after years in the spot, businesses would pop up in the location, but only for short spans of time.

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Urban Youth Academy baseball facility now open at Marian Anderson Rec Center

In October, ground was broken for the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy that would bring a state of the art baseball facility for kids to Marian Anderson Rec Center at 17th and Fitzwater. We’re so excited to announce the

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Delayed Cianfrani Park renovation resuming, expected completion in the fall

Last year we informed you of the capital improvements to Cianfrani Park at 8th and Fitzwater beginning. The plans include new trees, walkways and benches, the installation of a statue garden including the 100-year-old City Seal of Philadelphia statue and more.

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Bill introduced to name new Marian Anderson baseball facility as the Ryan Howard Training Center

More than $2 million is being spent on a new addition to Marian Anderson Recreation Center for the Major League Baseball Youth Academy. Improvements to the center include new indoor batting cages, classroom space and more as part of a

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