West Philadelphia
Shaban Kabab and Curry to appeal to many tastes
Samosas, curry and pizza are coming to Chestnut Street. Within the next two weeks, Shaban Kabab and Curry will open at 41st and Chestnut streets.
Local bar to close after losing liquor license
After losing its liquor license, The Blockley, a bar and music venue at 38th and Chestnut streets, will be closing its doors at the end of 2013.
Alums bring local food to community
Two Penn graduates established Preston’s Paradise six years ago, which has grown into a program with nine self-sustaining gardens and fresh produce truck.SLAP performs flash mob in McDonald's
SLAP performed a flash mob to the tune of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” to support fast food strikes across the country.
$110 million complex breaks ground on 38th and Chestnut
Yesterday, developers broke ground on the corner of 38th and Chestnut streets, where a 25-story apartment building and an episcopal cathedral center are planned for the space.
New Haven officials tour campus, U. City
Officials from Yale University and New Haven toured local campuses and University City to see how the Philadelphia colleges encourage investment in their surrounding communities.
University City encouraged to shop small
American Express offered a $10 credit to those who spent more than $10 at participating retailers.
New Japanese restaurant will offer pub style atmosphere
The new restaurant is Hiroyuki Tanaka’s second eatery in Philadelphia. The restaurant will be one of several in the Chestnut Square development.Housing construction continues for homeless
Residences for homeless families that have recently begun construction will include a variety of services sponsored by the People’s Emergency Center.
Campus Copy Center at 37th and Walnut streets to close
As its lease expires, the printing service supplier will shift all of its operations to its main location at 39th and Walnut streets.
Proposal for grad housing at 40th and Pine supported at community meeting
The new proposal is designed to quell the concerns of those opposed to the demolition of the 150-year-old mansion. It will not require the demolition of the building.
Top Chef to open U. City restaurant next week
Kevin Sbraga, the winner of season seven of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” will open the Fat Ham on 31st and Walnut streets on Dec. 6. The menu will center around southern country cooking with a twist.30th Street rail yard redesign up in the air
Proposals to develop a local transit hub that will increase connectivity may take up to 50 years to develop.
Police arrest South, Walnut St. bridge suspect
The Philadelphia Police have arrested the person whom they and Penn Police believe is responsible for a string of robberies on the Center City side of the South and Walnut street bridges.Hearing over 40th, Pine streets rescheduled
Neighborhood residents challenged zoning decision and the decision of the Philadelphia Historical Commission to allow Penn to demolish the building.Potential gas leak at 34th and Chestnut streets closes area
No injuries have been reported, and that there hasn’t been any damage, evacuation or service interruption caused by the leak.
Creative Café merges printing services with cafe
Creative Café @ Replica, which will open on 37th and Market streets on Dec. 2, will also host monthly event series and late-night events.University City District expands green spaces
The district’s biggest project is the Porch at 30th Street Station.
A new ministry to lead Penn Newman Center
The Christian Life Movement will assumer leadership of the Parish this summer