Evan M. Lopez, for the City Paper
- The City Paper previews a “familiar story: The Parkway is finally about to become a sparkling jewel of Philly tourism and civic pride … but first something’s got to be done about the homeless situation and the people who fuel it by providing meals.” Isaiah Washington surveys the deviating opinions of what sudden attempts to regulate food safety means in preventing an ‘embarrassment of rags’ on this “sparkling jewel” as the Barnes is set to open its doors by Memorial Day.
- The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has criticized the Schuylkill River Development Corporation’s proposed bike trail through southeastern University City and Grays Ferry, claiming that 4.6-mile stretch does not provide a realistic route to service residents’ needs.
- According to Philadelphia Heights, the deteriorating Goldtex Textiles factory at 12th & Vine is being transformed into 163 apartments and 7,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, by Post Brothers Apartments.
- Naked Philly tracks the progress of West Philadelphia’s notorious Croydon, being approved for a 127-unit apartment building in early January. Renderings included.
- Philadelphia Neighborhoods offers a peek inside Mount Airy’s Radha-Krishna Temple, the place of worship for some 200 local Hare Krishna devotees.
About the author
Stephen Currall recently received his BA in history from Arcadia University. Before beginning doctoral studies, he is pursuing his interest in local history, specifically just how Philadelphians engage their vibrant past. Besides skimming through 18th century letters, Steve is also interested in music and travel.
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