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Milk & Honey closed for “much needed spruce-up”

Posted on 08 September 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

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Annie Baum-Stein behind the counter at Milk and Honey Market (Photo West Philly Local).

Milk and Honey Market is celebrating its 6th anniversary this month with a “much needed spruce-up.” The popular corner store and cafe at 45th and Baltimore is currently closed for some “exciting improvements” and is expected to reopen with a “whole new look” on Thursday, Sept. 10.

“After 6 years (September 4th) we have learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t with our original line and want to help our staff be more efficient and our customers more comfortable,” Milk & Honey co-owner Annie Baum-Stein wrote us in an email. “Look forward to shorter lines and waiting and double the seating!”

Milk & Honey owners have been tweeting about the progress with remodeling the space, so check out their Twitter account for updates.

 

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Labor Day closings, schedule changes

Posted on 07 September 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

We hope you’re enjoying the last days of summer. Here’s some information on what’s closed today, and schedule changes for some city services and SEPTA. Happy Labor Day!

All government offices and public libraries are closed today

Post offices are closed, and there’s no mail delivery

SEPTA is operating on a Sunday schedule

No trash/recycling pick-up today. Set out your Monday’s trash on Tuesday, Sept. 8. There will be one-day trash pick-up delay for the rest of the week. Sanitation Convenience centers are also closed today.

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Restaurant news: New facade for Clarkville; What’s open, what’s closed (updated)

Posted on 04 September 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

Here’s an update on some local existing and upcoming restaurants.

Work is at full steam to prepare Clarkville bar and restaurant for opening this Fall. The building at 43rd and Baltimore across from Clark Park, which used to house Best House Pizzeria, recently had some parts of the old facade stripped off to expose the red brick underneath. Check out these “before” and “after” photos:

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And here’s what it looks like from 43rd Street. The building already has a large green “Clarkville” sign painted on it.

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The opening date for the new bar and restaurant hasn’t been revealed yet. We’ll keep you posted. By the way, the owners, Leigh Maida, Brendan Kelly and Brendan Hartranft, who already own three restaurants in Philadelphia, including West Philly’s Local 44, are opening a Montreal-inspired bistro, called Coeur, on 8th and Christian on Sept. 15. More information about Clarkville is available hereContinue Reading

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SEPTA releases new schedules, adds weekend trolley service

Posted on 04 September 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

trolleyNew schedules for City and Suburban Transit divisions go into effect beginning Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (Sept. 6-8, 2015). Most timetable adjustments are minor, designed to account for seasonal changes in ridership and to improve customer service, but here’s some good news for trolley riders: SEPTA is introducing additional service on Saturdays on the Routes 11, 13, 34 and 36 to accommodate growing weekend travel demand. Starting next week, trolleys will run more frequently on Saturday afternoon and evening.

More great news is that trolleys will return to Route 15 between Delaware Avenue Loop and 63rd and Girard. Trolleys on this line were substituted with bus service over the summer to accommodate construction projects. Riders will be able to return to their regular boarding locations for travel.

New schedules are available at SEPTA customer locations and online. Riders can also access real time service information year-round by using the official SEPTA App available as a free download for both Apple and Android devices.

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Custom-made swings added to The Porch at 30th St Station

Posted on 03 September 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

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Photo courtesy University City District.

Custom-made swings, a new feature that was announced in the spring as part of a major enhancement of The Porch, a public space near 30th Street Station, are finally here. Designed by San Francisco-based Gehl Studio, the new swings are a result of the University City District’s mission to introduce innovative social seating in the area. You may have seen their Looped-In seating structures or custom public transit stop seats in your neighborhood.

The 14 slatted, wooden swings, which add an element of play to the space, were manufactured locally, by Bill Curran Design (BCD), based in Philadelphia’s East Falls. They come in three versions: the Porch Swing, which is meant to mimic swinging on a front porch; the Lounger, a gentle swing that simulates floating on air; and the Park Swing, an individual swing placed on the edges of the Porch.  Continue Reading

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Adopt a Cat: Cricket

Posted on 02 September 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

Project MEOW, a West Philly-based feline rescue group, is stepping up their efforts of helping stray and feral cats and kittens in the area. But they need your help. Check out this creative poster distributed in the neighborhood.

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To help Project MEOW, which is a volunteer-run organization, and their rescues, we’ll be publishing a series of posts with information on cats available for adoption. Today, we are presenting the first adoptable kitty named Cricket.  Continue Reading

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