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May 24: Charter leaders join funding request | SEPTA fare increase, delayed budget votes | US Conference of Mayors | Lower Lancaster Ave Revitalization Plan | Census shows Philly's growth
Good morning Eyes on the Street! Here's one last news roundup before you head out for the long weekend. Leaders from…
May 23: SEPTA engineer shortage | Voter targeting | HUD hears Queen Lane Tower alternatives | Union protests | Greater Philadelphia's educational pull | Report on youth homelessness | New fro-yo shop
Hello Streeters! Here's the news that caught our eye this morning. A shortage of SEPTA engineers is causing train cancelations,…
May 22: Smart A/C | feedback on 43rd/Baltimore development | North Catholic charter reuse | Chestnut Place apt conversion | East Passyunk community garden | GSK design and health
Good morning, Streeters. As Memorial Day approaches, today promises to feel like summer, possibly hitting 87° with a chance of thunderstorms.…
May 21: Subaru considers Navy Yard | Grad Hospital retail | City Hall's Peregrine Falcons | costly concourse slips | Samuel Machinery reuse | Zagar's garage
Happy Tuesday, Streeters. If you’re a registered party voter, don’t forget to head out to the polls for primary day today.…
May 20-24: Lantern House | Primary Day | Delaware Valley Modernism | Paine's Park opening
Wondering what's on tap this week? You can tour an award-winning stable-turned-live/work-space, celebrate Philly's new public space for skating, and learn…
May 20: Parks Roundup: Paine's Park praise | Mother Bethel AME burial ground below Weccacoe Playground | Improved Pleasant Hill Park | Ralph Brooks Park renovations planned
Welcome to the working week, Streeters. We’ve got a roundup of park-related news to kick off your Monday: Skateboarders and casual…
May 17-19: Barnes Foundation anniversary | Trenton Ave Arts Fest | Clark Park Party | Parkwood Farmers' Market | Brewerytown, Rittenhouse and Italian Market festivals | Dinner and Bikes with Elly Blue
Clear your calendars Streeters. We've got a jam packed weekend of festivals, farmers markets and food planned for you. ANNIVERSARY Barnes…
May 17: Sheriff's Office can't track funds | SEPTA delays budget votes | Squilla wants community group protection | Nutter sets $31M aside for firefighters' arbitration | 3rd Ward opens
Happy Friday Streeters! The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office doesn't have an accounting system despite the fact that tens of millions of dollars…
May 16: SEPTA considers reduced fare hike | 5 charters renewed | Nutter proposes cigarette and drink tax | Council absent for budget hearings | First responders sue Conrail | Lawrence O'Toole photos
Good morning Eyes! Here's what's making the news this Thursday. SEPTA's Board will consider a slight reduction in its proposed fare…
May 15: Ride of Silence | University City High future | Ben Franklin Bridge walkway update | theater-spotting | I-95 nightmares | Schuylkill ecological art
Good morning, Streeters. Here’s what’s buzzing this Wednesday morning. Bike Week continues this evening with a Ride of Silence, a…
May 14: SEPTA: Norristown HSL repairs, other needs remain dire, deferred | new Amtrak locomotives | Possible City project | continue 10-year tax abatement | 13 luxe homes for Logan Square
Good morning, Streeters and happy Tuesday. In transportation news: PlanPhilly’s Christine Fisher has an update today about SEPTA’s critical deferred repair…
May 13-17: Mighty Writers benefit | Archaeology in Philly | Night Market Fairmount | Civic Horticulture Conference
In addition to lots of Love Your Park Week events (see our picks here), there's lots to do this week -…
May 13: Paine Park preview | fixing the 10-year tax abatement | Frankford Ave mill conversion | earthy water odor | bike-to-work week
Welcome to the working week, Streeters. It's a glorious day for Penn's graduation - consider yourselves forewarned - and we wish…
May 10-12: National Public Gardens Day | Judy Wicks | Center City Jazz Festival | Chinatown Parklet launch | Architecture and Finance walking tour
In addition to Love Your Park Week events, this weekend has activities for garden lovers, sustainability enthusiasts, young professionals, jazz…
May 10: Swedish royals visit | defending 'experiential integrity' of Platt Bridge | shoehorning bike share stations | Old City Civic dissolves | Port Richmond cancels Memorial Day Parade
Happy Friday Streeters! It looks like a beautiful day for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden to visit…
May 9: Is AVI less accurate than current system? | South Philly casino opposition | Foreign highway investment | How students organized protest | State transportation funding update
Good morning Eyes on the Street. Here's what the city is buzzing about: A report released by City Controller Alan Butkovitz…
May 8: CHOP's expansion plans | Blatstein in contract for 2400 Market | 'Imagining Frankford' | North 5th storefront revamp | balanced planning
Happy Tuesday, Streeters. Here’s what’s making news this morning: At a community meeting last night representatives from CHOP and Cooper Partners…
May 7: real tax reform | Market East hospitality | eagles return | St. John the Evangelist demolition | Carpenter Green
Good morning, Streeters. We’re full of questions this morning. Can Philadelphia afford to lower its wage and business taxes? Can it…
May 6-10: Rem Koolhaas film | POP fundraiser | Planning the Modern City | Homeowner workshops | Ted Flato
From contemporary architecture and sustainable design, hands-on workshops to planning history, and a benefit for city orchards - there's plenty to…
May 6: Curbing bandit signs | Dilworth Plaza update | University City apt demand | PPA's new customer service office | Scouts out | Homestead exemption outreach
Welcome to the working week, Streeters. We hope you enjoyed this glorious weekend. Here's what's making news today: Is it curtains…
