While ZBA hearings can be dramatic at times, most L&I refusals are rather dry and technical, sometimes leaving us to wonder what a development team is actually trying to build. Last week, a proposal went to the ZBA to consolidate five small lots in Kensington for passive recreation. Our first

If you've ever traveled westward across the Grays Ferry Ave. bridge over the Schuylkill River, it's quite possible you've found yourself at the triangular intersection of Grays Ferry and Paschall Avenues. This generally nondescript corner was home for decades to Herman's Iron Works, a locally owned metal fabrication business. The

Cramming in as much relaxation as possible over the holiday weekend, we found ourselves strolling up Frankford Avenue, taking in the sights and enjoying more coffee than a person should reasonably consume. We eventually found ourselves on the 2500 block, which begins with OG Pizza at the corner of Cumberland.

In recent months, we've covered a couple apartment projects in Port Richmond, and this week's Civic Design Review Committee meeting provided the opportunity to cover yet another. At 2650 Castor Ave., across the street from Target and its massive parking lot, developers are planning 68 units across two rows of

It's hard to imagine today, but it wasn't so long ago that Philadelphia had railroad tracks running through the heart of Center City. Broad Street Station was the city's primary train station for decades and was located at 15th & Market, with rail lines running westward along the path of

The last time we checked in on Grays Ferry, it was regarding CHOP's plans for a massive 1,005-spot garage across the street from a playground. So we were extra happy to spot a recent permit for a more appropriate mixed-use project coming to the neighborhood. A new seven-story building at

Every month, the Philadelphia Art Commission considers various projects from across the city. Their input on everything from signs outside local businesses to the layout of new playground equipment impacts the way that public spaces look in every neighborhood. A couple weeks ago, we told you about the Commission's approval

If you live in Manayunk or Roxborough and you're throwing a rager, Javies Beverage at 4889 Umbria St. might be your go-to beer distributor. If you're looking for a fun idea for your kid's 7th birthday party, Majesty Elite Gymnastics, located at the same address, offers two hour party packages

The Philadelphia Housing Authority has been in the news for purchasing recently constructed market-rate housing projects, but the local agency is still very much in the construction game. The latest example is a 63 unit senior housing project at 2006 Cecil B. Moore Ave. that's going in front of the

Last week, we happened upon permits for a 7 unit project at 1639-41 Germantown Ave. that will fill in one of the last vacant lots on a block that has experienced a truly remarkable transformation over the last decade. We've visited this block several times over the years, most recently