Interior Concepts is closing at 1701 E. Passyunk Ave.

UPDATE: It looks like the building has been sold for about $2.3 million. ___ The large corner building housing Interior Concepts could soon be empty. According to signs posted in the windows at 1701 E. Passyunk Ave., they’re going out

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Consignment boutique for sneakers opening at 12th and Passyunk

Earlier this year, Addiction Boutique closed at 1713 S. 12th St. and was replaced by a short-lived consignment shop called Jillayne’s Boutique. Hopefully the next place coming in here has better luck. In recent years, collecting sneakers has become a bit

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Funding secured for Columbus Square redesign, construction to start 2017

Columbus Square has been slated for a redesign for about two years, awaiting enough money to remake the park at 12th and Wharton into a gathering space as well as a recreational park. Now, the project is about to come to fruition. Construction on the

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Tons of street repaving work being completed in South Philly this week

As you’re driving around South Philly this week, you better watch out for street closures and “No Parking” signs. The Streets Department has been in the process of resurfacing roads throughout the city all summer long. This week, a ton

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