A reader tipped us off the other day that a new structure has risen on little Bank Street, which sits between Chestnut and Market, 2nd and 3rd Streets. For about a decade, 1 Bank St. was home to the Five Spot, a club that also hosted burlesque shows. We frequented

Over the summer, we told you about two projects in Pennsport that you might miss even if you live in the neighborhood. Taking place on Howard Street, Hancock Street, and teensy Earp Street, it's quite easy to miss even though both projects are now under construction. But like Sauron, our

On Fairmount Avenue near 18th Street, we’re wondering if this charming and homey almost Swiss chalet color themed ground-floor corner retail spot at 1811 Fairmount Ave. might attract the eyes of an aspiring entrepreneur in light of the widespread development along neighboring blocks up and down Fairmount Avenue the past

For years, 17th Street between Carpenter and Washington was simply awful. Blighted buildings dotted the landscape until the City mercifully tore down almost every structure on the block. After that, both sides of the street sat almost totally vacant for quite awhile, waiting patiently for the inexorable flow of development

Old City has been many things over the course of its history, from a haven to sailors and longshoremen to a hub for the financial sector to a destination for nightlife seekers and art lovers.  Through the years, the northeast corner of 2nd & Chestnut has been reflective of all

Last spring, we wondered about the fate of a huge warehouse in Lower Moyamensing on the northwest corner at 12th & Jackson. Now we know: developer Tony Rufo of Rufo Properties plans to redevelop the former brush factory into the Artisan Lofts, 164 luxury style apartments with 62 parking spaces

There's no question that the 600 block of South Street has made some major strides of late. Some time ago, we wrote a post lamenting the alarming number of vacancies on this block. And we had a point. But years have passed and new places have arrived. European Republic, Serpico,

On the 1300 block of E. Susquehanna Ave. in Fishtown, a one-off project represents an interesting look at how redevelopment is occurring on an already complete residential block. This particular street also has a little of the future on it, as the church nearby features solar panels you can see

It was back in September that we first told you about plans for four new luxury homes near Front & Walnut. Details on the project were a little hazy, though we did know that the homes would be replacing a dreaded surface parking lot and that Moto Design Shop was

In Cedar Park, neighbors are upset over a planned development that’s would take place through eminent domain. They say this plan would strip homeowners of their properties and the local community association of their right to create the neighborhood that community members envision. According to local developer Ryan Spak, a