Update: Carter’s Deli is a Go
8 September, 2011 | No Comments |
Some near-neighbors have given up hope at the prospect of Carter's Deli ever opening at 2222 Brown St., and we can understand why. Signs that had been hanging in the window describing the deli have come down, and it's been a few months since any new information has come out
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This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new construction house offers about 2500 sqft. of living space with oak hardwood flooring throughout. On the first floor are a spacious living room, a powder room, and a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a mosaic tile backsplash. The basement is fully
Read MoreAnother Building Collapses, but Not Really
7 September, 2011 | No Comments |
According to a report from 6 ABC, a house collapsed last night on the 2300 block of Aspen St. According to the story, the building is currently being renovated, and the facade came tumbling down around 8pm. Here's a look at what the building looked like before the rehab work
Read MoreEffects of Tough Economy Apparent on 1700 Block of Chestnut
7 September, 2011 | No Comments | Rittenhouse
We were getting some delicious Scoop Deville the other day and noticed an inordinate number of retail vacancies on the 1700 block of Chestnut St., some of which are more recent than others. This seems surprising on this block, which has more going for it than many. National chain anchors
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For those who don't pay close attention to these things, the children of Philadelphia returned to school today. About eight-hundred of them will (occasionally) be attending school at the new $66M West Philadelphia High School at 49th and Chestnut Sts.
Whether or not you think it's appropriate for the financially strapped
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If you live in, work in, or drive through Point Breeze, you may have noticed a small development of about a dozen homes that don't look like any other houses in the neighborhood. These houses, on the 2100 blocks of Federal and Annin Sts., sit on extra-wide lots, have large
Read MoreWhat’s Next for Former Ventura’s Grocery at 10th and Christian Sts.?
6 September, 2011 | No Comments | Bella Vista
We got a tip from a reader that work was being done in this space on the occasionally bustling corner of 10th and Christian Sts., so we went over to check things out. And no, we absolutely did not get a cannolli at Isgro when we were in the neighborhood,
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As we reported months ago, Joe Grasso and Garrett Miller, two of the owners of Union Trust steakhouse, were intending to open a pub called American Oak in the former Roy's space at 1500 Samsom St. With Union Trust going through bankruptcy, and seemingly no work going on in the
Read MoreHappy Labor Day, from Naked Philly!
5 September, 2011 | No Comments |
Hope everyone has a relaxing holiday!
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We've noticed a few older buildings around town get new facades recently, and it makes a huge difference. Case in point: Take a look at Foreman's Pawn Shop before and after.
Not so attractive, not so welcoming.
Looks like they built a brand new building. Now we're far more interested in trading
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