Wharton Street – Page 4

20th and Wharton development approved by ZBA

Earlier this year we shared with you the updated plans for a development project set to replace a warehouse at 20th and Wharton. The project, which was initially presented last year, has been approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment,

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Shakespeare performances in Columbus Square Park

July 21, 2015July 20, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 12th and Wharton, 12th Street, Columbus Square Park, Reed Street, REV Theatre Company, Shakespeare in the Park, Wharton Street min read

REV Theatre Company is bringing performances of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors to Columbus Square Park. The performances are happening on two nights this month at the park at 12th and Wharton.

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Bearded Ladies Cabaret performances at PHS pop-up gardens

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 9th and Wharton, 9th Street, Bearded Ladies Cabaret, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, PHS, South Street, Wharton Street min read

Now that it’s officially summer, the PHS pop-up gardens are full of activity. With two South Philly gardens, located at 9th and Wharton and on South Street, there’s plenty of fun to be had. To add to the enjoyment of

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Updated renderings for 20th and Wharton development

April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 20th and Wharton, 20th Street, Feibush, Wharton Street min read

Plans to demolish the vacant warehouse at 20th and Wharton were presented last year, with the intention to build 22 homes in the warehouse’s place. Updated plans and renderings for this project are now here, with some changes being made,

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In case you thought 9th and Passyunk was too modest…

August 13, 2014August 14, 2014 Albert Stumm 9th Street, Cheesesteak Central, Passyunk Ave., Wharton Street min read

Pat’s Steaks is installing a new sign. And oh, brother. That intersection will now be like the surface of the sun, if it’s not already. Illustrator and South Philly resident Hawk Krall snapped this posted it to his Instagram account:

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Music in Gold Star Park returns — now with less concrete

June 10, 2014June 10, 2014 Albert Stumm Gold Star Park, Greening, Water Department, Wharton Street min read

Thanks to one civic-minded bachelor, a 600 square foot section of concrete was removed from Gold Star Park on the 600 block of Wharton Street last month, providing a little extra natural surrounding for the summer music series that starts