Walking down memory lane the other day, childhood days spent at the Philadelphia Zoo came to mind, making us feel all warm and fuzzy. Sure, it's been many years since we rode a pony or teased the monkeys at the Zoo, but the place still has a special place in

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When properties become dangerously dilapidated to the point that they may collapse and injure people, the city (eventually) steps in and tears them down and sends the owners the bill. In West Philly, a new program is attempting to step in before the city demolishes 100-year-old Victorian West Philly homes and

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Ever wanted to dance and drink the night away, but felt guilty about all the energy and environmental impact?  Well, worry no more!  Philadelphia is about to get its first eco-friendly nightclub, coming our way from New York City and Miami.  Greenhouse, New York's first LEED-certified club, is currently in build-out mode at 725

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Today, developers are presenting plans to the ZBA for 1235-47 Crease St., in Fishtown. Located about a block away from Frankford Ave. and a block away from Girard Ave., this seems like an pretty intuitive location for some new residential development. These homes will replace an unattractive one story red

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Way back in July, we told you about a proposed project on the northwest corner of 17th and South Sts., currently an overgrown vacant lot. If you're ever on South Street West and pay a little bit of attention, you've almost definitely noticed that 1701 South St. looks more or

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A reader asked us if we had any info about a vacant lot, 539-45 N 10th St., in the Spring Garden/Spring Arts neighborhood. There's a salon immediately to the south, a new construction mixed-use building to the north, and future phases of the Spring Arts Point development just beyond that.

While

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A long vacant (and long for sale) lot in Northern Liberties should soon be transformed into three new homes. Shimi Zaken of Atrium Design will be designing these homes at 425-433 Brown St.

The owner/developer is David Reuter, who we believe is a partner at a local private equity firm. Reuter, along with

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Late last week, the Arden Theatre announced a planned expansion, with plans for a new 22,000 sqft facility at 62 N 2nd St., a few doors to the north of their main building.

Formerly the location of the Classic Lighting Emporium, this building was purchased by the Arden for $1.5M back

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We noticed a 'For Sale' sign from Reliance Realty, LLC on 5021-5023 Baltimore Ave., the building that abuts the new privately-owned urban farm that we told you about last week.

The property includes six apartments and two commercial spaces, and over 6000 sqft of interior space. At 5023 Baltimore Ave., barbershop Cuttin' Up is the tenant. 5021

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A few months back, we told you about a new Middle Eastern place that's opening at 1939 Front St., near the Berks St. El Station. From the looks of the new awnings that have gone up, this place should be opening sooner rather than later. And it will serve juice!

At

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