The voices of near neighbors have been heard in West Philadelphia, where an application for a take-out variance for a Subway at 4533 Baltimore Ave. has been rejected by the ZBA. The applicants have 30 days from the date of the Jan. 11 decision to appeal.

The potential sandwich shop instigated local neighbors

Last month, we pointed out two murals that would soon be covered by new construction. Autumn, located at 9th and Bainbridge Sts., received an outpouring community support to try to save it. A far newer mural, created as part of the BetterBlocks program and located at 18th and Christian Sts.,

Ruff, ruff. Who’s your spokesdog?

The Philadelphia Water Department is hosting contests in Northern Liberties and Queen Village, to find some of the city’s most eco-friendly dog/owner tandems to teach fellow bark-park goers about the importance of proper doggie waste removal. The contest winners will become Philly’s own spokesdogs.

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As we mentioned a couple of times in the past few days, a South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S zoning meeting took place last night. Well, it was supposed to have taken place, at least.

Nine items were on the agenda for the meeting, including a coffee shop at 20th and Federal Sts., a

A couple of weeks ago, we told you about a new house going up at 1732 Kater St., on an oddly shaped lot. The foundation of the new house is set back, and almost comes to a point as it approaches the street. We found another lot in the neighborhood

Way back when, we told you about plans for an OCF Coffee House at 2001 Federal St., as part of the renovation of this long-dilapidated building. In the months since, an OCF Coffee House location has opened at 1745 South St., and the site of the next cafe has undergone

Philly’s foodie culture is on a roll. From New York Times articles praising its evolution, to celebrity chefs Garces, Vetri, and Solomonov, our City of Brotherly Love is overflowing with culinary love. And now, in West Philly, a culinary incubator is preparing a recipe to create jobs and expand our city’s growing gamut

On the corner of Front and Sigel Sts., next to I-95 and around the corner from Target, we spotted a new home that's currently under construction.

The developer, Churchill Investments LLC, purchased the 17'x45' lot almost a year ago for $45K. Previously, the lot had approvals for a 2000+ sqft, 3

Did you know? Chinese New Years Eve is tonight, when at midnight, the year of the dragon will begin. Celebrate Chinese New Year by visiting Chinatown today, where a flower market will be held at the 10th Street Plaza, from 10am until 4pm.

According to the PCDC website, vendors will sell

In November, we brought 1009-1011 S. 21st St. to your attention, noting the effect that a new facade can have on the look and feel of a rehab. Well, the new facades are complete. Here's a look at the progression on this corner.

Sure, you might prefer the classic Philly row home look