North Broad in the News
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
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 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
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
