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Point Breeze development rumbles? Blame the process.
Plan Philly
Feb 01February 1, 2012 By Ashley HahnFor PlanPhilly Monday night’s South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S. (SPHINC) zoning meeting was not about zoning.Of the projects on the agenda, the only one heard was OCF Realty’s proposed mixed-use development at the co »
Patching 19th Street Baptist Church to buy time for its future
Plan Philly
Jan 12January 12, 2012 By Ashley HahnFor PlanPhilly With sweat equity, generous donations, and building supplies purchased through a modest emergency grant, comes hope for the 19th Street Baptist Church, a historic Frank Furness-designed building in »
Cab Driver Shot, Robbed In Point Breeze
CBS Philadelphia
Jan 11Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting and robbery of a cab driver early Wednesday morning. »
'Philly Rising' team tours Point Breeze
WPVI-TV Local News
Jan 04Mayor Michael Nutter has a new strategy to reduce crime in Philadelphia. AND MARKS-- Mayor Michael Nutter told residents Wednesday the "Philly Rising" effort has made progress, but more needs to be done. Mayor Nutter, his top aides, his security team, ... »
Philadelphia Touts Success Of Its ‘Philly Rising’ Neighborhood Strategy
CBS3.com
Jan 04Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter was in the Point Breeze section of the city on Wednesday, discussing crime reduction strategies with community members. »
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Point Breeze development rumbles? Blame the process.
Plan Philly
Feb 01February 1, 2012 By Ashley HahnFor PlanPhilly Monday night’s South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S. (SPHINC) zoning meeting was not about zoning.Of the projects on the agenda, the only one heard was OCF Realty’s proposed mixed-use development at the co »
Hyperspace Clusterfuck: Point Breeze Vs. Itself Vs. The Naked Philly Guy
Philebrity
Jan 30Point Breeze, which has been fighting off the g-word for a few years, is finally staring gentrification right in its face. In an effort to keep Point Breeze for the Point Breezians, flyers are currently circulating the area in protest of a 13 condo com... »
Keven Parker And Ms. Tootsie’s Launch “Spread The Love,” A Citywide Initiative To Perform Random Acts Of Kindness
Things To Do In PhiladelphiaUwishunu Philly
Jan 30With so many individuals and families affected daily by our country’s struggling economic climate, it warms our hearts to see generosity take place in any shape or size. West Philly native Keven Parker, philanthropist and owner of Ms. Tootsie’s Restaur... »
Weekend Warrior, January 27 - 29
The Deli Philly Scene
Jan 27If there is one thing to adore about Ape School, it's Michael Johnson's unpredictability. In one instant, he'll throw you moments of poppy synth-psych fuzz that's made its way through a chunky shoegaze meat grinder. The next, you could be caressed by b... »
Alleged robber captured
South Philly Review
Jan 26Three days after releasing visuals of a suspect, authorities received a tip that snared the alleged perpetrator. The man caught on surveillance video awaiting women at their cars in a parking garage in the Newbold/Point Breeze section was apprehended F... »