North Broad in the News
Efforts to Transform Parking lot into Community Oasis on North Broad Street
Ahead of 2026, the North Broad Renaissance is working with community stakeholders and property owners to transform the parking lot into a community space that will spur community pride and economic development. Learn more about the project here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=e85HqyzWoSA
Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves to Create a Greener North Broad Nearly 100 volunteers showed up for the Annual Broader Green: Earth Day of Service kicking off the maintenance and landscaping seasons on North Broad, and learning about the vital role green space plays in urban
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.
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
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
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