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Councilman Jones under 'bizarre' eminent-domain fire in Germany Hill development lawsuit
- Monday, July 28, 2014
- By Alan Jaffe
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- Germany Hill, Philadelphia, Pa.
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A developer's nine-year attempt to construct housing on a strip of green space in Roxborough has devolved into a court battle over how much the city may have to pay for…
Explain that Term: Unconstitutional Taking
- Monday, July 14, 2014
- By Jared Brey
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Claudia Vargas has an interesting story in The Inquirer about a property owner who’s claiming that he’s entitled to compensation from the city, because the city hasn’t paved an access road…
In Lower Northwest Philadelphia, a different kind of vacancy
- Thursday, June 12, 2014
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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- Lower Northwest Philadelphia
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In rural Shawmont Valley, the empty spaces aren't abandoned houses or factories, but former agricultural land. The Lower Northwest District Plan will look at preservation. Other issues in the district that…
Independent gyms in Northwest Philly adapt to competition from big-box fitness chains
- Wednesday, June 4, 2014
- By Alan Jaffe
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As physical workouts become a regular part of our lives, gym chains have become a regular part of our neighborhood landscapes. Big-gym franchises are nearly as ubiquitous as fast-food restaurants —…
Zoning changes proposed for Center City, Brewerytown, Frankford, and Roxborough
- Monday, May 12, 2014
- By Jared Brey
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- City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.
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City Council members have introduced a handful of bills in the last several weeks making changes to the city’s zoning maps. Some of the bills were introduced as part of the…
TreePhilly spreading "arborly love" this spring
- Thursday, February 27, 2014
- By Ashley Hahn
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Yes, last weekend's thaw was a tease, but it got us thinking about planting even though spring won't officially start for another month. Philly trees are also thinking spring, spreading "arborly…
ZBA denies drive-thru at proposed Bunting House-site Wendy's, appeal likely
- Thursday, January 30, 2014
- By Matthew Grady
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After nearly a year of community based action, the Zoning Board of Adjustment has made their decision: Wendy's can come to Roxborough, but without a drive-thru. According to attorneys associated with…
Green Woods Charter School opens $13.5 million Roxborough location
- Monday, January 6, 2014
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 400 Domino Lane, Philadelphia, Pa.
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What had been a brownfield site in Roxborough will begin its new life as a campus devoted to environmental education this week. The ribbon-cutting for the Green Woods Charter School is…
Local developer Ken Weinstein discusses plans for NW Philadelphia in 2014
- Tuesday, December 24, 2013
- By Alan Jaffe
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The coming year is going to be busy time for development in Germantown and Mt. Airy if Ken Weinstein has anything to do with it — and he often does. Weinstein…
Look Up! Roxborough’s remarkable country church
- Monday, December 16, 2013
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 5720 Ridge Ave., Roxborough, Philadelphia
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It took 23 years and two architects to complete one of the region’s great High Victorian Gothic buildings. “Look Up” is a PlanPhilly feature that encourages appreciation of our architectural…
Recognizing Roxborough: Is the neighborhood losing its character?
- Friday, December 13, 2013
- By Lee Riccetti
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- Ridge Ave and Lyceum Ave, Philadelhpia PA
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Roxborough has been in the news recently due to new development projects along Ridge Avenue, the main artery of this Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood. In the one mile stretch from Hermit Street…
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…
