In Point Breeze

The scene outside of South Philadelphia HOMES on the 1400 block of Point Breeze Avenue last night at 6pm was a disarray of violent protesting. Members of the Concerned Citizens of Point Breeze held signs that read “Save Point Breeze," calling anyone who dared to enter "gentrifiers." The meeting that

OCF Realty will be opening a second OCF Café location at 2001 Federal Street (the first location will be opening soon at 18th and South). They have been in talks with the city for about two years now to purchase the property directly behind the locale for development of a

The Point Breeze Pioneers have been making an incredible difference in the Point Breeze area, committing their time to establishing new green spaces and restoring old ones. Restoration of the urban environment is the PBP’s priority, so getting local businesses and residents involved and interested is crucial to their

Anna Verna, in an effort to appease a small minority group in Point Breeze, has put forward a bill to restrict the building of three-story homes and roof decks in that neighborhood for one year. Apparently this is legal.

According to the City of Philadelphia, Verna, the current City Council president, has "made

Postgreen’s most aggressive and extensive project yet, reNewbold (Postgreen is partnering with LPMG on this), is making its home in Point Breeze (or Newbold, depending on which side of 18th street you are on or what neighborhood committee you’ve joined). On the docket for the 16th and Moore corner are 16 row homes, two condos