- The School District of Philadelphia, says NewsWorks, is “encouraged” that it will get rid of several shuttered school buildings in the coming weeks, including the old West Philadelphia High. Most, by architectural reality, will be reused as mixed-commercial and residential projects. Yet beyond the much-needed revenues to be had from their sales (expected to be around $11 million), the District is also working to ensure a viable future for its old buildings—and one that will reinvigorate their neighborhoods.
- Eyes on the Street lives up to its name, reporting that the 200 block of Camac Street has had its wooden block pavers replaced (first since 2008). Originally installed a century ago to mitigate the constant din of horse hooves on the narrow street, the pavers are considered a historic paving system by the Register of Historic Places.
- Those New York marathon runners left disappointed by that race’s cancellation in the wake of a Sandy-beleaguered Manhattan will get a chance at Philly’s November 18 competition, with the opening of 3,000 slots, with placements being filled by a lottery from 9AM to 5PM.
- “The Modern Art Four” exhibit opens today at the Chestnut Hill Gallery (it runs through November 23), showcasing the work of Libby Calamia, Debs Bleicher, Constance Cone, and Kitty Caparella. “Abstract Art directs the artist to intellectually explore beneath the surface of the subject – which alone creates artwork really worth producing,” opines Calamia.
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