Powelton, Philadelphia (EveryBlock)

9 min ago

Powelton Village: Neighborhood Fights to Preserve Its Identity

by Philadelphia Neighborhoods on May 16, 2012

...build two, three-story apartment buildings on a plot of land the firm purchased at 3506 Hamilton St. That planned multi-unit development contrasts sharply with the character of that block composed mainly...

There were two different ZBA hearings concerning the vacant lot in the 3500 block of Hamilton Street both of which the members of the community turned out to oppose the proposed construction. Powelton residents also had the support of District Councilperson Jannie Blackwell.

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6 hours ago

Burglary
- Burglary: Day; Force: Apartment House
  3300 Block Arch St May 6, 2012 @ 6:40 a.m. Comment Subscribe
Rape
- Rape: Known Acquaintance
  3300 Block Powelton Av May 14, 2012 @ 12:24 a.m. Comment Subscribe
Robbery
- Robbery: Force: $50.00 Or Over
  400 Block N 38th St May 9, 2012 @ 10:31 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Robbery: Highway By Handgun
  4000 Block Spring Garden St May 7, 2012 @ 11:11 p.m. Comment Subscribe
Theft
- Theft: Over$200: All Others
  3300 Block Market St May 15, 2012 @ 3:55 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: Over$200: All Others
  3300 Block Race St May 14, 2012 @ 1:53 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: From Vehicle: Non-Access, $50-200
  300 Block N 40th St May 14, 2012 @ 12:25 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: From Vehicle: Non-Access, Over $200
  1 Block N 42nd St May 14, 2012 @ 9:11 a.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: From Vehicle: Car Phn, Comptr $200
  4300 Block Powelton Av May 13, 2012 @ 7:04 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: Over$200: All Others
  3300 Block Race St May 13, 2012 @ 6:34 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: From Vehicle: Car Phn, Comptr $200
  3100 Block Hamilton St May 12, 2012 @ 7:09 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: Over$200: All Others
  3300 Block Race St May 12, 2012 @ 12:43 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: Over$200: From Building
  3200 Block Market St May 11, 2012 @ 2:13 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: Over$200: All Others
  1 Block N 33rd St May 9, 2012 @ 10 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: $50-200: All Others
  3200 Block Powelton Av May 9, 2012 @ 2:03 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: Over$200: From Building
  4400 Block Holden St May 7, 2012 @ 7:25 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: From Vehicle: Access, $50-200
  4500 Block Saint Malachys Way May 7, 2012 @ 11:43 a.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: From Vehicle: Non-Access, $50-200
  N 41st St & Market St May 6, 2012 @ 1:35 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: Under$50: Retail Theft
  4000 Block Market St May 5, 2012 @ 12:34 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Theft: Over$200: Bicycle
  3300 Block Lancaster Av May 3, 2012 @ 9:05 p.m. Comment Subscribe
Vehicle theft
- Vehicle Theft: Stolen
  3100 Block Hamilton St May 11, 2012 @ 2:05 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Vehicle Theft: Recov
  3300 Block Race St May 10, 2012 @ 5:09 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Vehicle Theft: Stolen
  200 Block N 33rd Street May 10, 2012 @ 11:21 a.m. Comment Subscribe
- Vehicle Theft: Stolen/Recov: Prior To Reprt
  400 Block N 40th St May 8, 2012 @ 3:33 p.m. Comment Subscribe
- Vehicle Theft: Stolen
  3400 Block Spring Garden St May 8, 2012 @ 12:03 p.m. Comment Subscribe

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11 hours ago

5 stars out of 5: Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant on Yelp
2 stars out of 5: Zocalo on Yelp

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17 hours ago

The Art of Business Development: An Interview with TicketLeap and Lokalty
3711 Market Street, Suite 800 May 30, 2012 @ 6 p.m. Comment Subscribe

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23 hours ago

4 stars out of 5: Landmark Americana on Yelp

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41 hours ago

Empowerment Week Jobs Summit
Market St May 15, 2012 @ 9:30 a.m. Comment Subscribe

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46 hours ago

Suspect In Hot Coffee Assault Surrenders

by CBS 3 on May 14, 2012

...at about 11 a.m. on May 8th, inside the Fresh Donuts store in the 3900 block of Lancaster Avenue, Timbers got into an argument over payment of a sandwich. The clerk maintained he did...

This article has 1 other Philadelphia location (Show)
Fifty-two-year-old David Timbers of the 3700 block of Haverford Avenue showed up at police headquarters with his lawyer Chaka Johnson a little before 5 p.m.

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47 hours ago

Police: Man Who Threw Hot Coffee On Donut Shop Employee Surrenders

by CBS 3 on May 14, 2012

...at about 11 a.m. on May 8th, inside the Fresh Donuts store in the 3900 block of Lancaster Avenue, Timbers got into an argument over payment of a sandwich. The clerk maintained he did...

This article has 1 other Philadelphia location (Show)
Fifty-two-year-old David Timbers of the 3700 block of Haverford Avenue showed up at police headquarters with his lawyer Chaka Johnson a little before 5 p.m.

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2 days ago

Man Who Threw Hot Coffee On Donut Shop Employee Identified

by CBS 3 on May 13, 2012

Police say it happened May 8th at about 11 a.m. inside the Fresh Donuts store in the 3900 block of Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia.

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At one point, the suspect, who is identified as 52-year-old David Timbers of the 3700 block of Haverford Avenue, is heard yelling, “Miss, I paid you for my sandwich. I don’t need $2.25 or whatever you’re charging me, $2.40.”

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3 days ago

5 stars out of 5: Ed's Buffalo Wings & Pizza on Yelp

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3 days ago

3 stars out of 5: Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant on Yelp

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4 days ago

4018 Green St for $99,900

Listed May 11, 2012 on Trulia

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4 days ago

Robotics : Developing STEM Skills
Mrs. Bess-Pashak is asking for $1008.59:
My students need basic tools, including a multimeter, tool sets and more, to carry out robotic creations.
University City High School Comment Subscribe

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4 days ago

Wing King 4
3819 Hamilton St May 26, 2012 @ 5:30 p.m. Comment Subscribe
3 Women The Movie- Fish Fry
3800 Lancaster Avenue May 26, 2012 @ 5 p.m. Comment Subscribe

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4 days ago

3 stars out of 5: Ed's Buffalo Wings & Pizza on Yelp

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5 days ago

Police: Man Who Threw Hot Coffee On Donut Shop Employee Identified

by CBS 3 on May 11, 2012

Police say it happened Tuesday at around 11 a.m. inside the Fresh Donuts store in the 3900 block of Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia.

This article has 1 other Philadelphia location (Show)
At one point, the suspect, who is identified as 52-year-old David Timbers of the 3700 block of Haverford Avenue, is heard yelling, “Miss, I paid you for my sandwich. I don’t need $2.25 or whatever you’re charging me, $2.40.”

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5 days ago

Authorities detain four-time robber - Drexel Police arrests suspect

by blogs at the triangle on May 11, 2012

Carbonara was on patrol May 8 when he saw a man fitting the description of the robber coming out of the Super Deli located at 415 N. 34th St.

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5 days ago

Gourmet burgers hit the spot

by blogs at the triangle on May 11, 2012

If you’re hungry and looking for a unique burger experience, I suggest grabbing a friend and hitting The Spot Food Truck. Painted in red and yellow, Spot is a gourmet burger truck located at 33rd and Arch streets, seeking to serve college students on Drexel’s campus.

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5 days ago

5 stars out of 5: The Spot Food Truck on Yelp

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5 days ago

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5 days ago

5 stars out of 5: Reeds Coffee and Tea House on Yelp
1 stars out of 5: Zocalo on Yelp

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6 days ago

Police: Man Throws Hot Coffee On Donut Shop Employee

by CBS 3 on May 10, 2012

Authorities say at about 11:05 a.m., a man inside the Fresh Donuts store in the 3900 block of Lancaster Avenue got into an argument with an employee regarding payment for his order.

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