2014 was a big year for real estate in Philadelphia. And if we may pat ourselves on the back for a moment, we were able to predict some of the major moves well before they happened. And if we may kick ourselves in the rear end at the same time,

We've seen so many changes in Francisville in the last few years, with quite a bit of development centered around 19th & Poplar. A mere block away from this transformed intersection, we came upon a little infill project that's currently getting way more sunlight than it deserves. Previously, 843-45 Cameron

Point Breeze has seen quite a bit of redevelopment over the last several years, but some blocks have mysteriously dodged the wave of construction. But it's often those blocks that are poised for the most dramatic transformations. Take for example, the 1300 block of Chadwick Street. One year ago, the

Nine non-profits from across the city each received $40K grants earlier this month as part of the GSK Impact Awards designed to support organizations working to make Philadelphia a healthier place. We've actually dedicated quite a bit of "ink" to two of the award winners, University City District and Community Design Collaborative.“It's

Traveling west across the Spring Garden Bridge, dodging construction, you can't help but notice a new building is getting built at the corner of 31st & Spring Garden at the end of the bridge.Looking west on the Spring Garden BridgeCloser lookThis project has actually been years in the making. Two years

MM Partners has traditionally done a ton of development in Brewerytown, with a particular emphasis on rehabilitating storefronts on Girard Avenue. Now it seems they've got their sights set on a new corridor- Fairmount Avenue. Recently, a sign appeared on the front of the long-vacant Country Fresh Market building at

Last spring, we experienced mixed emotions as the vacant building that was once home to Lou's Crab Pad was demolished. On the one hand, the elimination of this building, located on the northwest corner of Mascher & Girard, meant that something was finally happening at this neglected address. Six apartments

Okay, we promise. This is our last post on Washington Avenue for awhile.We keep telling you about possible game changing projects for the west side of Washington Avenue. Mixed-use buildings are planned for 16th & Washington and 24th & Washington. MSC Retail is touting the possibilities of an entertainment venue

When it comes to a neighborhood group supporting a new project, sometimes the question is less about the actual proposal, and more about what the developers can alternately build by right. Such is the case for developers' plans to construct 14 single-family homes on four connected parcels at 1123-27 Earl

In the summer of 2013, the Antiquarian's Delight at 6th & Bainbridge closed its doors when the building they called home for many years changed hands. About a year ago, we were excited to share the news that the structure, a former synagogue with wonderful original details, would be preserved