Almost a year ago, we told you that the Ruffin Nichols Memorial AME Church at 11th and Wallace was under contract. At the time, we speculated that the lovely building could possibly be torn down by its new owners. We were in the neighborhood today and it seems that the

Those entering University City via the South Street Bridge will soon have a half-acre green space to enjoy instead of a parking lot.

Construction is now underway on the $2.5M Spruce Street Plaza between 33rd and 34th Streets along Spruce in front of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. When it’s completed this winter,

Over the past few months, a few readers have checked in with us, asking about 726-28 Market St., a building whose poor condition somehow causes it to stick out among the general grossness of Market East. We happened to be in the area the other day and were surprised to

It took a few tries but neighbors and developers have agreed upon final designs for 5 four-story residential units with roof decks on the northwest corner of 3rd & George in Northern Liberties. Construction could begin this spring, as the ZBA and permitting processes will likely occupy the remainder of

About a month ago, we had a brief post about the large, dilapidated warehouse on the 900 block of Frankford Avenue. At the time, we noted that developer Michael Samschick of Core Realty had purchased the property, and that plans could soon be forthcoming to improve this unfortunate eyesore that seemed full

A few days back, right after we got off of Delaware Ave. on Christian Street to head across town, we spotted 'For Sale' signs on a large building we'd never noticed before. 112-20 Christian St. is owned by the Scandinavian Shipping Supply Co. and was at one point used for food

A new boutique should be arriving at the corner of Fourth & Monroe in Queen Village any day now. Where the children’s clothing store Rode’O Kidz at 721 S 4th St. once lived, is a sign in the window reading “Coming Soon Helena Boutique” with a phone number and an

In University City, a 2,000-strong volunteer corps helps University City Green maintain trees and do the weeding, mulching and pruning at various parks and green spaces in the area and its surrounding communities.

Last month, UC Green Corps, composed of teens ages 15-18 who earn $8/hour for their summer work, refurbished the traffic

Back in February, we told you that a Starbucks would be moving into the northwest corner of 18th & Spruce, replacing a Cleaners and the shuttered Savoy Market. As we now lurch uncomfortably into September, the new coffee spot is apparently only a few days away from opening. While we're

Months ago, we gave you the heads up about the Penn Treaty Pennthouses, an impressive apartment conversion at the corner of Delaware Ave. and Brown Sts.

As you can see in the photo above, the newly renovated building is immediately next door to a structure that looks like its evil, unrenovated twin. But