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• Columbus Boulevard at Reed Street Foxwoods requests more time to come up with building plans: Wants 3-month delay to factor in table games

  The Gaming Control Board, which approved Foxwoods in December 2006 for a lot on Columbus Boulevard at Reed Street, ordered the investors on Aug. 28 to adhere to a nine-point list of deadlines...

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on December 2, 2009.

• 8th and Race Pressure Point was a success, Ramsey says

  But Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey and other authorities bucked that trend yesterday, when they gathered at Police Headquarters, 8th and Race streets, to declare Operation Pressure Point, a seven-month joint crime-fighting effort, a success.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on December 2, 2009.

• Columbus Boulevard at Reed Street Foxwoods requests more time to come up with building plans: Wants 3-month delay to factor in table games

  The Gaming Control Board, which approved Foxwoods in December 2006 for a lot on Columbus Boulevard at Reed Street, ordered the investors on Aug. 28 to adhere to a nine-point list of deadlines...

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on December 2, 2009.

• 8th and Race Pressure Point was a success, Ramsey says

  But Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey and other authorities bucked that trend yesterday, when they gathered at Police Headquarters, 8th and Race streets, to declare Operation Pressure Point, a seven-month joint crime-fighting effort, a success.

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on December 2, 2009.

• 122 S. 13th St. Philly's hottest restaurant corner

  ...opening Sampan, his high-style pan-Asian in the former Gene's kiddie boutique at 122 S. 13th St., across from Vintage and El Vez. Place looks gorgeous and will include two mod-lit...

  Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

• 13th and Sansom Philly's hottest restaurant corner

  Sampan, whose target is Dec. 15, will be the first of several openings in the vicinity of 13th and Sansom:

  Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

• 1309 Sansom St. Philly's hottest restaurant corner

  Bar -- yes, that's the simple name of this simple concept from owners of Time and Vintage -- seems really close at 1309 Sansom St. (There's an unrelated Mediterranean restaurant planned for next door, at 1311 Sansom St. More on that later.)

  Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

• 1311 Sansom St. Philly's hottest restaurant corner

  Bar -- yes, that's the simple name of this simple concept from owners of Time and Vintage -- seems really close at 1309 Sansom St. (There's an unrelated Mediterranean restaurant planned for next door, at 1311 Sansom St. More on that later.)

  Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

• 110 S. 13th St. Philly's hottest restaurant corner

  Barbuzzo, at 110 S. 13th St. (next to Zavino), will be a Mediterranean restau-bar from Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran (Bindi, Lolita, Verde), and it's due in February.

  Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

• 13th and Waverly Philly's hottest restaurant corner

  If you venture a few blocks south, to 13th and Waverly, you'll find Marc Vetri's next project, a Roman trattoria called Amís, aiming for mid-January.

  Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

• Frankford & Lehigh Aves Live Jazz Tonite At O'Reilly's Pub

  The Phil Giordano Orchestra plays tonite 8PM at O'Reilly's Pub, Frankford & Lehigh Aves, 215-425-0413. No cover charge, off street parking, Wed is BYO Wine, dining room only.

  Published by Fishtown.US on December 2, 2009.

• 2664 Tilton Street 2664 Tilton Street ~ Fishtown Rental with an open layout, hardwoods, nice sized rooms & closets with a garage

  2664 Tilton Street ~ Fishtown Rental with an open layout, hardwoods, nice sized rooms & closets with a garage

  Published by Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate on December 2, 2009.

• 4591 Aramingo Ave. "The Fanatic" eats into WIP's audience

  Aramingo Carpet Warehouse - 4591 Aramingo Ave. - 215-537-9666

  Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

• Columbus Boulevard and Reed Street Local Legislators Oppose Foxwoods Request For More Time

  ...legislators, including state Rep. Mike O'Brien and Sen. Larry Farnese, gathered this afternoon at Columbus Boulevard and Reed Street to oppose a request made this week by Foxwoods, a planned riverfront casino, for more...

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on December 2, 2009.

• 100 block of North Front Street Man, 32, shot in chest in Darby Borough

  The shooting was reported at 7:19 p.m. in the 100 block of North Front Street, authorities said. The man was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where his condition was not immediately released. Police reported no arrests.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on December 1, 2009.

• 2701 S. 10th St. Briefly... CITY/REGION

  What gave the would-be bank robber cold feet? The FBI doesn't know, but is looking for him anyway. The agency said the man threatened a teller in the Sovereign Bank at 2701 S. 10th St., shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday, indicating he had a gun, then inexplicably ran off empty-handed.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on December 1, 2009.

• 2701 S. 10th St. Briefly... CITY/REGION

  What gave the would-be bank robber cold feet? The FBI doesn't know, but is looking for him anyway. The agency said the man threatened a teller in the Sovereign Bank at 2701 S. 10th St., shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday, indicating he had a gun, then inexplicably ran off empty-handed.

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on December 1, 2009.

• 255 S. 10th St. Philly's first takoyaki eatery

  Maru Global Takoyaki, in a Washington Square West  storefront (255 S. 10th St.), will feature the round pancakes known as takoyaki that are a Japanese street-food staple.

  Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 1, 2009.

• 128 N. 3rd Street Kimono Bags @ Sevilla Smith

  128 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA

  Published by uwishunu Philly on December 1, 2009.

• 100 N. 2nd Street PAWS Cat of the Week

  ...phillypaws.org. You can find Barry at the PAWS Adoption Center, which is located at 100 N. 2nd Street (the corner of 2nd and Arch). Also, make note of Barry's ID number above...

  Published by Phillyist on December 1, 2009.

• 2nd and Arch PAWS Cat of the Week

  ...the PAWS Adoption Center, which is located at 100 N. 2nd Street (the corner of 2nd and Arch). Also, make note of Barry's ID number above, and bring it with you when...

  Published by Phillyist on December 1, 2009.

• 4th & Christian Go Green, Greener, Greenest with the Queen Village Neighborhood Association

  ...of fun! And at the end of the day I stood at the corner of 4th & Christian and looked down the block at the work we all did. And I was proud...

  Published by The Philly Pretzel on December 1, 2009.

• 10th and Wolf Streets One setback after another for Delco mob figure

  A few months later, Gavone's, a South Philadelphia bar-restaurant at 10th and Wolf Streets that Monacello opened with a partner, went bust.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 30, 2009.

• 1300 Locust St. Phila. events commemorate John Brown's legacy

  ...by biographer Louis A. DeCaro Jr., 6 p.m. at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 30, 2009.

• 701 Arch St. Phila. events commemorate John Brown's legacy

  Saturday: David S. Reynolds speaks at 9:30 a.m. at the African American Museum of Philadelphia, 701 Arch St. PBS documentary John Brown's War screened at 3:30 p.m., same location (requires museum admission).

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 30, 2009.

• 11th at Pine Stu Bykofsky: Whispering down the lane: A modest proposal for bike/car coexistence

  Why? Because if you have, say, 10 cars wanting to cross 11th at Pine, under the old system you would find two rows of five cars each. Now, you...

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 30, 2009.

• 11th at Pine Stu Bykofsky: Whispering down the lane: A modest proposal for bike/car coexistence

  Why? Because if you have, say, 10 cars wanting to cross 11th at Pine, under the old system you would find two rows of five cars each. Now, you...

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 30, 2009.

• Ninth and South Testing The Texas Taste

  Now the 800-pound gorilla of barbecue joints has moved in, near the corner of Ninth and South, the bright lights of the hulking Whole Foods Market a tobacco-spit away.

  Published by Foobooz on November 30, 2009.

• 623 N 2nd Street Handmade Porcelain Mugs from Art Star

  623 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

  Published by uwishunu Philly on November 30, 2009.

• 615 South Street From The Desk Of Joe Boruchow: City Hall Declares War On Terror!

  P.S. This is the last week to check out Public Service: New Paper Cutouts by Joe Boruchow at The Bean Cafe, 615 South Street. It closes on Tues Dec 8th.

  Published by Philebrity on November 30, 2009.