JFK Boulevard

Artist Needs Hundreds Of Volunteers For Center City Project

Artist Peter Quinn says all folks need to do is show up. “They’ll be given chalk and they’ll literally lay down on the pavement and trace each other to create the drawing.”

2013/05/17

Fake Car Valets Steal 2 Cars From Center City Parking Garages

Philadelphia police are warning car owners after two vehicles were stolen by fake valets in the past week.

2013/02/26

Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012

Thousands Enjoy 93rd Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

It’s a Thanksgiving Day tradition that’s been going strong for 93 years here in Philadelphia. The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

2012/11/22

Police: Suspects Punch Federal Officer, Steal Laptop In Center City

A federal officer is recovering at Hahnemann University Hospital after being punched in the face in Center City Monday night, according to authorities.

2012/10/15

Philadelphia Police ID Suspect In July 4th Shooting

The violence has people who live on the Parkway concerned about the upcoming Jay-Z, Pearl Jam Concert Series that is sure to bring thousands back to Center City.

2012/07/05

An April Fools Joke That Sends A Message In Center City

An official texting lane is installed across the street from Philadelphia City Hall, along JFK Boulevard.

2012/04/01

‘Occupy Philly’ Protesters’ Attempt To Move Camp Rebuffed By Police

The ‘Occupy Philly’ Protesters are attempting to move their camp from Dilworth Plaza outside of City Hall to Thomas Payne Plaza, which is outside of the Municipal Services Building.

2011/11/17

(JFK Boulevard on Monday morning, looking west from 15th Street. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Market Street, JFK Blvd. Narrowed For City Traffic Experiment

Market Street West in center city and JFK Boulevard look a little different today. The city has begun a two-week test of reducing both thoroughfares by one lane.

2011/10/10

Woman Suffers Fractured Hip After Being Hit By Train In Center City

A woman was taken to the hospital with several injuries after being hit by a train in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

2011/07/27

Expect Traffic Mayhem Around City Hall In Philadelphia For Rest Of April

If you’re accustomed to driving around Philadelphia city hall on your daily commute, you might want to consider another route.
PennDOT says crews will be doing major street work there during the next two weeks beginning Sunday at 7 p.m.

2011/04/17

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