We Must Destroy South St. In Order To Save It

Why, check this out: KYW 1060 reports work has finally begun on the South Street “Streetscape” project. (It shows how much time I spent on South Street that I live 2 blocks away and didn’t know this.)

The 8-month project will install new lighting, new trees — wither the gum tree? — and “more attractive sidewalks.” In that case, I can only assume they’re going to put photos of me on the sidewalks.

The photo at right (from KYW’s John McDevitt) shows that they are taking the idea of streetscaping very seriously — by tearing up the whole sidewalk in front of South Street’s most historic business, Bank of America.

South Street Facelift Begins; Completion Expected in November [KYW 1060]

Old City Slogan Is Shit-Tastic!

From a press release sent out by the Old City District today (thanks, Jeff):

OLD CITY DISTRICT WELCOMES FALL WITH SIDEWALK SALE

PHILADELPHIA (September 10, 2007) – Bargain hunters, get ready for one of the greatest sales in Old City District, where shoppers can expect to find treasures from a huge variety of merchandise at the Old City Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date October 6, 2007).

Take a stroll in the Hipstoric™ Old City District

Okay, stop. That’s enough. I can’t take it. Hipstoric™? And — yes, I looked it up — it’s registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. I can’t take it anymore. Enough, I’m done for today, possibly forever. Thanks a lot, Old City District!

Full release after the jump.

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