Emlen Etting’s Phoenix Rising sculpture was removed from Dilworth Plaza on Thursday, and will be moved to Dock Street after restoration work.
Pier 9′s reuse, Philly papers for sale again, bringing health services to the homeless, Dilworth Plaza construction kicks off, Dyott and his bottles
Chestnut Park renamed to honor designer John F. Collins
Chestnut Park was rededicated Wednesday as John F. Collins Park, to honor the work of the park’s late designer.
SEPTA open house 12/14 on possible crosstown bus route
SEPTA’s hosting an open house on December 14 to float the idea of a crosstown bus route to connect southeast Philadelphia with western parts of Center City.
Up-Market East
Citypaper wonders what will become of Market East as the tide of long-awaited redevelopment turns, but leaves the existing retail out of the conversation.
Could a crosstown bus work between South Philly and Market West?
SEPTA, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities, and the Center City District want to hear from eastern South Philly residents who commute to Market West for work.
Center City’s sidewalk cafe boom should spread
Center City sidewalk cafes have grown steadily over the last decade. Isn’t it time for other sidewalk cafe districts to be established in other neighborhoods too?
Council OKs Callowhill NID and stricter curfews, reggae feud, transportation funding stalled, lane closure success, and The Boss
Center City’s Power Broker
Is Paul Levy Center City’s best hope? City Paper examines the positive change Levy’s Center City District has brought, and the tension that comes with its concentrated power.
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