Plans coming for 172 units in huge former factory at 12th and Jackson
UPDATE: New renderings and updated information about this project, called the Artisan Lofts, are here. It’s apparently a big week for huge apartment conversions. Just yesterday, we told you about a...
View ArticleHere’s updated renderings of the plans for Artisan Lofts, the old brush...
The proposal to redevelop the former brush factory at 12th and Jackson streets would include 164 rental apartments, 62 parking spaces and – certainly a first for South Philly – a 24-hour doorman....
View ArticleClothing store called Footgon coming to 15th and Jackson
Thanks to the neighborhood tipster who notified us of this story. If you see something, say something – in an email to punk@passyunkpost.com. A little sign popped up at the corner of 15th and Jackson...
View ArticleAdventurer’s Mini Golf bringing indoor putt-putt to South Philly
South Philly is getting its own indoor mini golf joint. Adventurer’s Mini Golf, located at 38 Jackson St. in Whitman, is looking to open in May as Philly’s only year-round indoor mini golf course. With...
View ArticleNew dog park proposed for Broad and Jackson
Chatter around South Philly High’s master greening plan is typically focused on the green roof, but did you know that a dog park is also on the agenda? Now you do! At the corner of Broad and Jackson...
View ArticleDog groomer/walking company moving into corner at 13th and Jackson
A dog groomer at 21st and Oregon is opening a second location, this one in the home of the short-lived How ‘Bout a Hoagie shop at 13th and Jackson. Called Pets and the City, the new shop is shooting to...
View ArticleMeeting planned for proposal to convert 12th and Jackson building into 164...
The developer behind the proposal to turn a former brush factory at 12th and Jackson into apartments is going before the Lower Moyamensing Civic Association in a few weeks to answer questions about his...
View Article3rd time’s the charm? Another pizza place opens at 11th and Jackson
Thanks to the eagle-eyed tipster who gave us the heads up about this new place. See something new in your neighborhood? Email us at punk@passyunkpost.com. A pizza joint called Philly Crust has opened...
View ArticleDeveloper lowers number of apartments in proposed Artisan Lofts at 12th and...
UPDATE: Here’s one important thing to note: the project does not yet have financing lined up. Another source who attended the meeting contacted us today to say that the lawyer on the project said...
View ArticleNewbold Civic Association Presents Two Greening Plans at Guerin Rec Center
The Newbold Civic Association and the Philadelphia Water Department presented two potential plans for a stormwater reclamation project at Guerin Recreation Center at 2201 S. 16th St. The plans seek to...
View ArticleAdventurer’s Mini Golf adds escape the room attraction
A black-light indoor mini golf spot called Adventurer’s Mini Golf opened at 38 Jackson St. around this time last year. To add to the fun of the mini golf and arcade games the spot already offers,...
View ArticleTwo major park revitalization projects moving forward in South Philly
Back in December ground was broken for the revitalization of Ralph Brooks Tot Lot at 20th and Tasker. That revitalization project expanded from just fixing pieces of Ralph Brooks Park to a full-on...
View Article$300k raised for Smith Playground revitalization project
Earlier this month we told you about the plans to renovate Smith Playground at 24th and Jackson after the success of the almost-completed Ralph Brooks Park revitalization project. At a benefit concert...
View ArticleCommunity space called Playground for Useful Knowledge open through September...
If you’ve been past 632 Jackson St. recently, you might have noticed something that looks like a pop-up park on the lot. That space is being used for a community-based project called the Playground for...
View ArticleGround broken for Smith Playground revitalization
Ralph Brooks Park saw a transformation, which was unveiled at the end of August, with improvements including things like new sidewalks, an improved basketball backboard, a community garden shed, a...
View ArticleUpcoming meeting to discuss future initiatives of Playground for Useful...
The Playground for Useful Knowledge opened at 632 Jackson St. over the summer as a sort of pop-up space on an empty lot that is meant to engage the community through various programs, art and open...
View ArticleFox29 calls old pizza place at 11th and Jackson a ‘mob social club’
11th and Jackson has been the home of various pizza spots, but most recently, the corner property is being occupied by something a little different. According to Fox29, this location is now a “mob...
View ArticleVietnamese restaurant called Pho-ladelphia opening soon at 11th and Jackson
A Vietnamese food vendor began serving traditional cuisine at a flea market in New Jersey. Those vendors now have plans to expand to a storefront in South Philadelphia under a different name. A photo...
View ArticleFitness jungle gym among the improvements coming to Point Breeze’s Smith...
Smith Playground is seeing a complete revitalization. Plans for this community space include a remodeled recreation center, new solar panels, a resurfaced football field and more. With all of those...
View ArticleVape shop coming soon to 1406 Jackson St.
This story comes courtesy of a loyal reader. Like that neighborhood tipster, if you see something, say something – in an email to punk@passyunkpost.com. South Philly is getting another vape shop....
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