Category Archives: Walker Avenue

Tough times come to Tate Street: 25% of storefronts are empty, and, on top of that, New York Pizza is going to be sold

The business scene on Tate Street looks tougher today than it has in many years. Seven of the 27 storefronts are empty. Some had been pillars of the business district for 20, 30 or even 60 years. The biggest store on … Continue reading

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Demolition of stone retaining wall at 110 South Mendenhall St. to be considered Oct. 29 by Historic Preservation Commission

This month’s agenda for the Historic Preservation Commission includes a request to demolish the granite retaining wall along the sidewalk at 110 South Mendenhall Street. The wall has been leaning noticeably toward the street for years. Property owner Bill Burkley … Continue reading

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New style of streetlight being tested at Walker and Fulton

The city has offered College Hill a new style of streetlight for installation where additional lighting is needed.  The new light, seen at left, is designed in a historic style. It’s mounted on utility poles, bypassing the expense and act … Continue reading

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Armed robbery on Walker Avenue

A woman was robbed at gunpoint at about 8:20 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of Walker Avenue. Click here for a report on the WGHP-TV website. Robberies like this are rare in College Hill, extremely rare compared to high-crime … Continue reading

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