Happy Friday, South Philly.

In this week’s Scoop …

  • Driverless cars could be closer to hitting Philly streets if warehouse plans are any indication

  • A new dinner option in the Sports Complex

  • A popular East Passyunk restaurant plans a bottle and wine shop

But first, our top story …

PAWS to build ‘transformative’ new home on Oregon Avenue 🐾

PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, is moving to South Philadelphia with a brand new 18,500-square-foot headquarters at 2129 Oregon Avenue.

Construction is imminent at the site between 21st Street and 22nd Street on Oregon — you likely remember it as the little strip mall that was home to an Uncle Oogies, prior to its date with a wrecking ball in August of this year. A small 3-story office building also previously stood on the site.

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