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Major Growth Expected Along North Broad Street

2017-11-12T10:30:51-05:00December 27th, 2016|Uncategorized|

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It’s been a year since the North Broad Renaissance took charge of one of the most traveled sections of road in North Philadelphia. Now, the group has issued its first status report. Titled “State of North Broad” the report highlights the many opportunities popping up along North Broad Street, including more than [...]

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North Broad Street Takes Stock of Itself

2016-12-27T15:25:08-05:00December 27th, 2016|Uncategorized|

How is North Broad Street faring right now? Not as badly as many think. The numbers contained in the “State of North Broad 2016” report, released last week by North Broad Renaissance (NBR), paint a picture of a corridor that, while still challenged, contains plenty of potential for growth and revitalization. From City Hall to Germantown [...]

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Dems Going Beyond!

2017-11-12T10:30:51-05:00July 27th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Most delegates visiting Philadelphia might not see places other than south and center city Philadelphia and Ken Scott is committed to helping people see more of the city with a program called "Dems Going Beyond".

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2020 Vision for North Broad: Create ‘health zone’ around Temple Health

2017-11-12T10:30:51-05:00June 29th, 2016|Uncategorized|

A group focused on rejuvenating a 4-mile stretch of Broad Street says city and community leaders should entice health-related businesses to the area around Temple University Health System, and increase green space and improve attractiveness along the North Philly artery over the next five years. The three goals are part of the 2020 Vision plan released [...]

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A tale of two Broad Streets: How Avenue of the Arts splintered

2017-11-12T10:30:51-05:00June 20th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Five years ago, on Temple University’s campus, Avenue of the Arts CEO Karen Lewis stood beside a prototype of a “light mast,” the first of 41 metallic, illuminated poles that line the center median along much of North Broad Street today. Before a crowd of politicians and university officials, gathered at nighttime to show off the mast’s [...]

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Group sparks effort to revive North Broad corridor

2017-11-12T10:30:52-05:00June 14th, 2016|Uncategorized|

A new nonprofit is working to spur revitalization of the North Broad Street corridor. As the director of North Broad Renaissance, Shalimar Thomas is leading the organization’s efforts to engage community stakeholders in revitalizing a nearly 4-mile stretch of North Broad Street from City Hall to Germantown Avenue. The organization’s priorities include focusing on economic [...]

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