From Bicylce Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Here’s what we know about the project timeline so far: A “Notice to Proceed” has been issued to the contractor. Work being performed this Summer will involve procuring the materials from the supplier. Construction will commence on the Manayunk Bridge in late Summer once lighting materials have been acquired. Lighting installation … [Read more...] about Manayunk Bridge To Be Lit
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Bezos’ Ex-Wife And Former Harriton Chemistry Teacher, Dan Jewett, Donate Million$ To Five Philly Charities.
Former Harriton Chemistry Teacher, Dan Jewett and Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, recently made large gifts to five Philadelphia charities, part of a $2.7 billion nationwide divestment that Jewett and Scott made from the Amazon stock Scott received in her divorce settlement with Bezos. In March, Erika Kurre, writing in The Banner, Harriton's student newspaper reported … [Read more...] about Bezos’ Ex-Wife And Former Harriton Chemistry Teacher, Dan Jewett, Donate Million$ To Five Philly Charities.
Joe The Jeweler, In Cynwyd
This photo was taken in 2012, shortly after Joe the Jeweler opened on Montgomery Avenue in Cynwyd, and shortly before the store closed. Neighbors were not sorry to see this eyesore fold. … [Read more...] about Joe The Jeweler, In Cynwyd
In Philly, Israeli Cuisine From ‘Taste Of Home’ Event
From the Jerusalem Post - The Philadelphia-based non-profit Eat Up the Borders removed an Israeli vendor from participating in this year's "The Taste of Home" event after it was alerted to protests being planned against the presence of the Israeli vendor. "The Taste of Home" event, which takes place on Sunday, Father's Day, is organized to bring awareness … [Read more...] about In Philly, Israeli Cuisine From ‘Taste Of Home’ Event
At Recently Demolished 1850s-Era Bala Cynwyd Mill Site, Construction Crews Top Off New Senior Living Facility
On Thursday (June 17), construction workers "topped off" the Residence at Bala Cynwyd, a senior living facility situated at the corner of Belmont Avenue and Rock Hill Road. Until January of 2020, the remnants still remained at this location, of what had been a wool mill dating back to the 1850sThe Residence at Bala Cynwyd is owned by LCB Senior Living, located in Norwood, … [Read more...] about At Recently Demolished 1850s-Era Bala Cynwyd Mill Site, Construction Crews Top Off New Senior Living Facility