In recent years, Susquehanna Avenue has experienced development on both sides of Front Street. In East Kensington, numerous projects have risen, including several homes with creative design elements. In the other direction, the Norris Square Civic Association has actively developed quite a bit of affordable housing. Right in the middle of this development activity sits a Hollywood relic at Front & Susquehanna.
Set up as a dollar store, but...
Yooooo, Adrian. This is where Rocky once pounded the bags at Mighty Mick’s boxing gym. When we passed by the building, 2145-47 Front St., last month, we noticed it looked like it had been in the ring with the champ himself. Oh, fie, what has become of the the place where Rocky transformed his dreams into KO’s? If you know your Rocky than you know that is the very location that allowed…
