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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Two plans presented for 12th and Passyunk pedestrian improvements

The intersection at 12th, Passyunk and Morris includes everything from newer spots like Bing Bing Dim Sum and Palo Santo Wellness boutique, to longer-standing stores like A Man’s Image, the Dollar Store and Interior Concepts. With a lot happening at

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New CHOP center location at Broad and Morris was once an orphanage

We’ve been following the development of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s new multi-use wellness complex being built at Broad and Morris for a while now. While it was previously the site of a branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia

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First Pics: 1st Ward Sandwich shop now open in Pennsport

Fourth and Cross isn’t the only new restaurant to open recently in Pennsport. Another new spot, called 1st Ward Sandwich, also opened in the neighborhood. The sandwich shop, which we first told you about in April, officially opened on Wednesday,

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