It was over two years ago that we first shared news about the planned transformation for a large triangular lot at 15th & Fairmount. Though Spring Garden to the south, Francisville to the north, and North Broad Street to the east had all undergone considerable revitalization in previous years, this

Over the summer, we told you that a duplex that's been in the works at 528 S. 13th St. for a couple of years had finally broken ground. A few days ago, a reader shot us a note that this project had completely stalled. Workers on the site suggested that there's some

Over the summer, we gave you the lowdown on Rodin Square, the excellent looking mixed-use development planned for 22nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. For many years, this location has been home to a Best Western Hotel whose appearance didn't exactly inspire wonder in the architecture fans among us. Today, we passed

A couple of weeks ago, we looked at an interesting triangle located just north of Lancaster Ave. where we described an old corner bar, an exterminator supply shop, and some opportunities for redevelopment. At that time, we casually mentioned a new project in the works nearby, and today we figured

Eight or more condos along with ground-floor retail may soon fill another vacancy on the busy N. 2nd Street commercial corridor in Northern Liberties. Half a block south of the Piazza at 950-54 N. 2nd St., this project would replace an ugly garage and a strip of vacant land next

A reader reached out the other day, wondering whether we had any news about 712-14 South St., most recently home to the Bottom of the Sea restaurant. The restaurant closed about a year ago, and was apparently headed to sheriff's sale as well. If you pass by today, you'll see

About two and a half years ago, news first broke about plans for a new bar/restaurant at 780-782 S. 2nd St., an address that was formerly home to Il Villaggio. Stephen Simons, owner of the Khyber Pass Pub, Royal Tavern, and Cantina restaurants, had his eye on a Japanese gastropub

A couple of weeks ago, we checked in on 2300 South Street, letting you know that a continuation of the marathon ZBA hearing for this project would be taking place yesterday. In case you're new to the conversation, this project proposes the demolition of the current buildings on the southwest

The continued retail redevelopment trend along Frankford Avenue is continuing to thrive. For the past year, beautiful looking bikes have been worked on at 1331 Frankford Ave. at the Hammarhead Industries motorcycle shop  But now Hammarhead is out and a retail operation more suited to drawing passers-by has expanded into

Back in May, we first told you about plans for a large new mixed-use development at 1601 Washington Ave., currently a portion of the parking lot for the Big 8 Supermarket. Then, over the summer, we had some additional info and elevations drawings to share after the developers presented to