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Allison Building project and parklet to enhance Roxborough's Ridge corridor
- Tuesday, December 3, 2013
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 6168 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
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A century-old building at the heart of the Ridge Avenue commercial corridor will be preserved and renovated next year, and a new adjacent parklet will add some green to the neighborhood.…
Former Roxborough pizza joint rife with problems faces L&I action
- Thursday, October 17, 2013
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 5101 Rochelle Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
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The lettering of the Mia's Pizza sign has been slowly peeling off the side of the building at Rochelle Avenue and Sumac Street for years. The lettering of the Mia’s Pizza…
Battle (on)lines drawn in Roxborough Wendy's proposal
- Monday, September 16, 2013
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 5901 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
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The prospect of a Wendy's restaurant at the site of the former Bunting House in Roxborough is again riling tensions regarding the Ridge Avenue site. City officials confirmed to NewsWorks that…
Historic house razed, Roxborough site slated to become a Wendy's fast-food restaurant
- Thursday, September 12, 2013
- By Matthew Grady
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- 5901 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
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After months of speculation, city officials confirmed Wednesday night that developers are seeking to locate a Wendy's fast food restaurant at the site of a demolished historic house. In recent days,…
Roxborough's antenna farm has some neighbors hearing 'creepy' (but safe) voices
- Tuesday, August 20, 2013
- By Alan Jaffe
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- Harmon Road and Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
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At their home on Harmon Road in Roxborough, Shane and Jocelyn Brody hear voices through the pipes in the basement. In their backyard, Mexican melodies emanate from their neighbor's metal fence.…
Green Woods Charter School, a Roxborough 'landmark' in the making, on track for Jan. opening
- Monday, August 5, 2013
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 400 Domino Lane, Philadelphia, PA.
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They ran into a little more rock in Roxborough than they anticipated, but construction of the new Green Woods Charter School is proceeding on budget, on time and going "wonderfully," according…
New Bakers Centre ShopRite brings jobs and healthy food options to surrounding community
- Thursday, August 1, 2013
- By Matthew Grady
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- Roberts Ave. and Fox St., Philadelphia, PA.
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On Thursday morning, hundreds of residents from Northwest Philadelphia and neighboring communities were at Bakers Centre to celebrate the grand opening of a new ShopRite. The 71,000 square foot supermarket, operated…
Developer: Asbestos, city permitting process delay Kingsley Court project
- Monday, July 29, 2013
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 5627 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
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An old environmental hazard and a current environment of caution have delayed the razing and redevelopment of one of Roxborough's most infamous properties. Another 800 feet of asbestos material has been…
Roxborough residents consider proposals for new remapping plan
- Wednesday, July 24, 2013
- By Matthew Grady
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With an eye toward sensible and sustainable growth, city planners met with Roxborough residents on Monday to consider possible zoning remapping for sections of their neighborhood. As presented by officials from…
Asbestos halts demolition at former Ivy Ridge nursing home site
- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- By Amy Z. Quinn
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- 5627 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA.
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Demolition of the former Ivy Ridge Personal Care Center got underway earlier this month, but stopped abruptly after a city site inspection found asbestos on the site. Several pieces of heavy…
Which historic sites in Roxborough would you preserve?
- Friday, May 31, 2013
- By Amy Z. Quinn
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Historic preservation experts came to Roxborough this week with a wealth of information about forming a National Historic District, but their biggest piece of advice was the most basic: Look around.…
Wednesday meeting to address proposed historic district designation for Roxborough and Manayunk
- Wednesday, May 29, 2013
- By Amy Z. Quinn
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With a city Planning Commission effort already underway to manage future development in historic Roxborough neighborhoods, another grassroots mission -- this one meant to preserve historic properties in the first place…
New gym shaping up at former Ridge Avenue car dealership site
- Tuesday, March 19, 2013
- By Amy Z. Quinn
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- 6225 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA.
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Things may have got off to a slower-than-expected start for a new Planet Fitness gym at a long-vacant former car dealership in the heart of Roxborough's business district, but work is…
Roxborough community petitions against proposed Wendy's at former Bunting House site
- Tuesday, February 26, 2013
- By Amy Z. Quinn
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- 5901 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA.
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Holiday treat for area beer lovers as Foodery Roxborough nears opening
- Thursday, December 13, 2012
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- 6148 Ridge Ave.
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By Amy Z. QuinnFor NewsWorks At long last, the Foodery Roxborough could be open as soon as next week, owners tell NewsWorks. On Wednesday, Monica and Jack Lee were waiting…
Giovannone brothers voice their intentions for Ridge Ave. project; Bunting House demo decision due this week
- Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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- 5901 Ridge Ave.
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By Amy Z. QuinnFor NewsWorks Long before the ongoing court fight over a planned demolition of the Bunting House, owners Giovannone Construction say they originally planned to keep and restore…
Court procedure questions give Bunting House a temporary reprieve
- Wednesday, December 5, 2012
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- 5901 Ridge Avenue
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By Amy Z. QuinnFor NewsWorks Roxborough's embattled Bunting House is safe from the wrecking ball at least for a few more days, while a judge decides whether to issue an…
Giovannone brothers proceed with Bunting House demo plans while opponents seek injunction
- Monday, December 3, 2012
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- 5901 Ridge Ave.
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By Amy Z. QuinnFor NewsWorks A court showdown over the fate of Roxborough's historic Bunting House is set for tomorrow, as those trying to save it say they will seek…
Weeks after Hurricane Sandy, swelling swale lingers at Roxborough Reservoir
- Friday, November 16, 2012
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- Summit Avenue and Eva Street
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By Amy Z. QuinnFor NewsWorks A deluge of water from Hurricane Sandy proved a sudden test of the Philadelphia Water Department's ongoing storm water management project around the Upper Roxborough…
ZBA approves plans for supermarket at Chew and Washington
- Friday, November 16, 2012
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- Chew Ave. and Washington Lane
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By Amy Z. QuinnFor NewsWorks Plans for a Bottom Dollar Food store on Washington Lane are moving forward with zoning board approval. As expected, the board voted Wednesday to approve…
