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Kroc Center at one year, public asset sales ahead, origins of Wingohocking Sewer, reusing West Philly High

Kroc Center at one year, public asset sales ahead, origins of Wingohocking Sewer, reusing West Philly High
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Nutter to veto Callowhill spot-zoning, union contract for Silverliner assembly, investment in Hunting Park, Sheppard Elementary anchors

Nutter to veto Callowhill spot-zoning, union contract for Silverliner assembly, investment in Hunting Park, Sheppard Elementary anchors
  • Mayor Nutter to veto Callowhill ad-wrap bill
  • Transport Workers Union Local 234 gets new contract at railcar assembly plant
  • Change comes to Hunting Park through investments by faith, art, health, and recreation
  •  West Kensington could lose an anchor if Sheppard Elementary closes
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    Boot & Saddle rides again, Council plays ZCC, seven deadly trends, Philly papers seeking new home, Marvelous Marvine

    Boot & Saddle rides again, Council plays ZCC, seven deadly trends, Philly papers seeking new home, Marvelous Marvine
  • New life for Boot & Saddle
  • Council could pass its own version of zoning code
  • Seven deadly trends shaping our city
  • 400 N. Broad – sale final
  • Marvelous Marvine wins Clean Blocks Contest
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    Dead Spaces come Alive at Laurel Hill Cemetery

    Dead Spaces come Alive at Laurel Hill Cemetery

    Laurel Hill Cemetery is a Philadelphia treasure hidden in plain sight. The cemetery’s beautiful landscape, art, architecture, and history make it worth visiting year-round, not just at Halloween.

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    Zoning overlays, school closings, Delaware River waterfront plan published, Tastykake factory conversion

    Zoning overlays, school closings, Delaware River waterfront plan published, Tastykake factory conversion
  • Several neighborhood zoning overlays could remain until remapping
  • Spot zoning in North Delaware overlay
  • School closings/consolidation recommendations will drop 11/2
  • Delaware River waterfront plan is finished
  • Tastykake factory redevelopment moving forward
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    Philadelphia Orchard Project celebrates Philly’s growing urban orchards

    Philadelphia Orchard Project celebrates Philly’s growing urban orchards

    The Philadelphia Orchard Project has planted 27 urban orchards since 2007, and is hosting its first ever Orchard Day this Saturday (10/22) with events across the city.

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    October 10-14: Teddy Cruz, Bike/Pedestrian Plan feedback, Kroc Center tour, Eames documentary, Better Blocks opening

    October 10-14: Teddy Cruz, Bike/Pedestrian Plan feedback, Kroc Center tour, Eames documentary, Better Blocks opening
  • Teddy Cruz speaks at Design In Action
  • West Philly Pedestrian and Bike Plan Open Houses
  • Kroc Center Tour with Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance
  • Eames documentary screening
  • BetterBlocksPhilly demonstration debuts
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    Shane Victorino Rehabs Nicetown Boys & Girls Club, Bravo.

    Shane Victorino Rehabs Nicetown Boys & Girls Club, Bravo.

    Shane Victorino committed $1 million to renovate and upgrade the Nicetown Boys & Girls Club. Bravo, Shane. Well played.

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    September 16-18: Festival Season – Art in Rittenhouse | Ecology at Washington Avenue Green | Music and Vendors in Clark Park | Latino Arts and Culture in Centro de Oro

    September 16-18: Festival Season – Art in Rittenhouse | Ecology at Washington Avenue Green | Music and Vendors in Clark Park |  Latino Arts and Culture in Centro de Oro
  • Friday-Sunday: Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show / 18th St. Outdoor Cafe 
  • Saturday: It’s MY River |Clark Park Fall Equinox Festival
  • Sunday: Feria del Barrio
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