Welcome to Monday, Philly. It’s a breezy and mostly sunny day, with a high near 51. Today's lead story takes us through the past, present, and potential future of Market Street East in Center City.
Market Street East has historically been a center of commerce, featuring big department stores such as Lit Bros., shown here. More recently, after the big department stores died, the corridor has positioned itself as a more affordable alternate to upscale competitors.
Still, a new study said the Center City corridor needs help, and another indicated that not much is on the way, with the exception of the arena, which even if approved would not open for seven years. A 13-year-old girl was shot and wounded Saturday night in the city’s Frankford section, Philadelphia police said. The victim was
For 122 years, Goldstein’s has been the place in South Philly to buy a white communion suit. It’s one of the few spots that specializes in the formal suits.
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