Last week, we wrote about a couple of new homes going up on Mount Vernon St. in the West Poplar neighborhood. Things are really hopping in this area, and another residential building is going up at 622 N. 12th St., right around the corner.

The developer, Carmel Developments Inc. acquired the

You've probably never heard of Smith or Windmill Island and you're definitely not alone. These two islands, separated by a canal, once stood right in the middle of the Delaware River, just across from Center City. The islands took different shapes and forms over the years, and were a well-known

For years, we've stared at a vacant lot, yawning in its vastness and surprising for its location, just south of the corner of 7th and Bainbridge Sts. This nearly 6000 sqft. lot was in the same family for decades, and we seem to remember some dilapidated buildings being torn down

In June, we talked about a construction project on the 1200 block of Bainbridge St., an apparent rehab of a former plant store. In our original story, we speculated that the builders were keeping the existing building's facade and building above it.

From what we've seen in the intervening months, the

In April, we gave you the heads up about a sandwich shop coming to 21st and Christian Sts. from locals Michael Howett and John McWilliams. Since we go by there all the time, we've been able to watch the exterior work proceed in rather speedy fashion. Take a look:

We'll be

3rd Ward, a unique Brooklyn-based outlet for all your creative needs, is coming to Philadelphia!

According to their press release, they've signed a lease on an undisclosed Northern Liberties/New Kensington space. A little digging and we uncovered the location to be at 1227 N. 4th St. (4th & Thompson, just north

What exactly is coming to the current Lucky 7 location at 25th and Aspen Sts.? An upscale dining locale? An uppity subterranean speak-easy type bar? A CVS?

Though Lucky 7 continues to be in business, an application for the transfer of liquor license to a new owner appeared at Lucky 7

A few months ago, we reported on Bella Vista's Triangle Park, it seems that the Friends of Triangle
Park are could be a step closer to acquiring this small pocket of real estate and keeping it as the garden they've worked to create. The large 'For Sale' sign has come down,

The intersection of 6th and Fitzwater Sts. was a dark one for awhile, but its been brightened up recently by a new hair salon.

The Philadelphia Hair Studio, owned by Michael Esposito, has put the finishing touches on its tasteful space at 744 S. 6th Street and is open for business.

Sephora and Blue Mercury are going to have a little more competition in the near future.

Ulta, the US beauty superstore chain, is presenting to the Center City Residents' Association tonight with plans to move into the storefront space at 1619 Walnut St. The nationwide retailer plans to create a three-story