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Damen Silos demolition underway as historic structures make way for new development
Chicago, IL · Chicago

Damen Silos demolition underway as historic structures make way for new development

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The demolition of the Damen Silos is underway and moving quickly.Just five days in, the smaller buildings surrounding the massive structures near South Damen Avenue along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal are already torn down and destruction of the silos has begun, according to city officials and owner Michael Tadin Jr.The biggest portion of the demo project includes two sets of 80-foot concrete silos and a tower that’s about 110 feet tall. T…See the Story
Shakespeare in Clark Park celebrates 20th anniversary with bold musical interpretation of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream', July 23-27
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia

Shakespeare in Clark Park celebrates 20th anniversary with bold musical interpretation of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream', July 23-27

The popular local theatre company, Shakespeare in Clark Park, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and inviting West Philly residents and guests to the park’s “Bowl” July 23-27 for the world premiere of “A Bottom’s Dream,” a “bold and joyful” musical interpretation of the classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The new show is a queer pop disco adaptation of the play starring Philly drag icon Lili St. Queer. It also features a Barrymore-st…Read Article

Philly-Area House Dem Says He Won’t Seek Reelection

46% Center coverage: 32 sources
Pennsylvania Politics · PhiladelphiaSee the Story

West Philly native wins key to Habitat for Humanity rehab

First-time owner Raphael Freeman was welcomed to his property, freshly rehabbed by Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. “It’s good to come home to 19139,” he said. (Photos by Tony West) Born in the Mill Creek neighborhood, Raphael Freeman is a worker at Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania. On June 18, affordable home ownership became a reality for himself when Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia gave him the deed to a vacant Overbrook rowhome…Property · PhiladelphiaRead Article

Powelton Village community garden saved from development pressure

The City Council recently voted to add the Summer Winter Community Garden in Powelton Village to the Neighborhood Gardens Trust in an effort to save it from development pressure. The volunteer-run garden, located at 33rd and Race (near Summer and Winter Streets), has been a fixture in the neighborhood for decades. Increased development has surrounded the garden, much of it tied to Drexel University. The City Council passed legislation authored b…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

Demolition work begins near 48th and Spruce to make way for 13-story apartment building (updated)

Architect renderings of the project (PZS Architects) on the 4700 block of Spruce Street. UPDATE (6/19/25): The Department of Licenses and Inspections has ordered work at the site to stop until the developer obtains a building permit. The developer has until July 10 to obtain the permit, according to an “Order to Correct” issued June 6. 6/9/25: Demolition work has begun to make way for a 13-story apartment building with ground floor retail space …Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

Saturday's fire at vacant apartment complex near 48th and Locust ruled arson (updated)

UPDATE (6/11/25): The fire at the former Admiral Court Apartments has been ruled an arson and the case is currently under investigation, according to reports. The blaze was caused by an unknown incendiary device, according to the results of an earlier investigation by the Philadelphia Fire Marshal’s Office. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon. The structure was heavily damaged in the fire and is considered in an imminent danger o…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

Demolition work begins near 48th and Spruce to make way for 13-story apartment building (updated)

Architect renderings of the project (PZS Architects) on the 4700 block of Spruce Street. Demolition work has begun to make way for a 13-story apartment building with ground floor retail space on the 4700 block of Spruce Street, across from the Henry Lea School. The building will include 170 mostly studio and one-bedroom apartments and 28 underground parking spaces. Zoned CMX-3, which allows residential and commercial uses without zoning variance…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

Firefighters Battle Flames, Heavy Smoke at 4-Story Apartment Building in West Philly

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A four-alarm fire at an abandoned four-story West Philadelphia apartment building put firefighters to the test as hot spots were doused, new ones leapt from the building.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaSee the Story

The Woodlands to close for four days for tree maintenance

Beginning Monday, June 2, The Woodlands will be closed to visitors until 4 p.m. through June 5 due to tree maintenance. The closure is necessary to keep visitors and workers safe as high-risk trees are removed from high-traffic areas. Due to this critical work, the Woodlands gates will open at 4 p.m. daily and close at dusk from Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5. Storms and insects, such as the emerald ash borer, have taken their toll on m…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

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