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City Renames Street After Philadelphia Native, Legendary R&B Singer Teddy Pendergrass

The city officially announced that the 400 block of South Broad Street is now also referred to as "Teddy Pendergrass Way."

(CBS Philadelphia)

July 28, 2025

The city of Philadelphia paid tribute to iconic singer and Philadelphia native Teddy Pendergrass Saturday by renaming a section of Broad Street in his honor.

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The city officially announced that the 400 block of South Broad Street is now also referred to as "Teddy Pendergrass Way."

Dozens of people were in attendance at the ceremony to recognize the life and legacy of the singer who died in 2010 at the age of 59.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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