Iron Hill Brewery to open on North Broad
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, a local eatery chain operating for more than 25 years, intends to open a new location on Temple’s Main Campus at Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, where the previous Barnes & Noble bookstore was located, the university announced in a press release Wednesday. “It is exciting to see a well-established, reputable organization like Iron Hill make such a strong investment in this community, and we are so glad to have them as a partner,” wrote President John Fry in the press release. “I suspect it won’t be long until Iron Hill becomes a
John Fry Appointed to North Broad Renaissance Board of Directors
Philadelphia, PA – January 28,2025 – North Broad Renaissance (NBR), the non-profit organization focused on revitalizing the North Broad Street corridor, is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of John Fry to its Board of Directors. Fry, a recognized leader in education, urban development, and civic engagement, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community revitalization to the Board. Previously serving as president of Drexel University, Fry has been a transformative figure in Philadelphia, spearheading urban development projects that have reshaped neighborhoods and fostered greater economic opportunity. As Temple University’s 15th president, Fry continues to champion efforts
Temple Now: Reflections and looking forward
Posted Dec 19, 2024 Dear Temple colleagues, At the start of my tenure as Temple University’s 15th president, I shared that Temple’s historic mission has arguably never been more relevant than it is today. Now, seven weeks into this job, I am finding that to be completely true. The last several weeks have been informative and productive. I have had the benefit of visiting 16 of our 17 schools and colleges and have heard firsthand about both the opportunities and challenges that they foresee for Temple. One of the competitive advantages of Temple is that all its constituencies—students, faculty, staff,
Has Philly turned the tide on the war on trash?
"Nearing the end of her first year in office, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker touted the successes of her “Clean & Green” initiatives". Inquirer photo photo credie Alejandro A. Alvarez Read Full Article
North Broad Renaissance Releases 2025 State of North Broad Report
The North Broad Renaissance (NBR) is excited to announce the release of the 2025 State of North Broad report, a comprehensive roadmap that highlights the progress, challenges, and future initiatives driving the growth and revitalization of the North Broad community. The report reflects NBR’s commitment to its Five-Year Plan, with a focus on maintaining cleanliness, enhancing safety, and addressing social challenges like mental illness, trauma, and homelessness. This year’s report also shines a spotlight on North Broad’s growing momentum in economic development, showcasing transformative development projects and initiatives that are bringing new opportunities to the corridor. Key Highlights of the
A Broad Street AR experience brings underwater fun to Philly without the shore traffic
If you see a giant octopus on North Broad Street this summer, the heat wave isn’t causing you to hallucinate. It’s just augmented reality. The North Broad Renaissance is launching a new feature next week on its Lights of North Broad app for the summer called Sea ABroad, an AR feature that makes users feel like they are in an underwater landscape. The Lights of North Broad app started in 2022 as a partnership with Fairmount-based AR and VR design agency Dream Syndicate. Sea ABroad will go live on June 28. “It’s a fun thing for kids, primarily, and just
Local Scoop: North Broad Game Night
Love a great game night? Well, @northbroad_ is partnering with Wooder Ice and @uniquegameshow to host an outdoor game night with a block party atmosphere on Thursday August 29th from 6-8 pm. This festive game night is the finale to the Summer aBroad series, and will take place on Poplar Street next to @themetphilly . Guests will be invited for an evening with plenty of food, fun, and entertainment. The main attraction for the evening will be the live game show by UNIQUE Game Show. Every guest will have an opportunity to try their luck and win cool prizes and
Mayor Parker signs bills on gun bump stocks, speed cams, evictions in Philly
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three bills -- all focused on elements of public safety -- into law on Tuesday afternoon. In a statement ahead of the day's event, Parker's office said that the move is intended to support the city's "ongoing efforts to protect the public from the dangers of rate-of-fire acceleration devices (guns), excessive speeding on major roadways, and evictions." The bills have all made it through City Council and have been on Parker's desk awaiting her signature. On bump stocks and other devices that can be used to increase the rate-of-fire of firearms, Parker is expected to
‘No warnings’: North Broad Street Initiative to crack down on traffic law violators
City leaders provided more information about the new North Broad Street Traffic Initiative that began on Monday. The North Broad Street Initiative tackles traffic violations along Broad Street from Philadelphia’s City Hall up to Cheltenham Avenue, officials explained.
A Broader Vision: 2029 Five-Year Plan
North Broad Renaissance releases its updated five-year plan that lays out strategies for accomplishing goals as the newest Business Improvement District.
