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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."

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.
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