John Kromer, the Philadelphia Director of Housing for Mayor Rendell, wants us to vote for him into office so he can leave and take the office with him. Kromer is irked by the many vacant properties in Philly, but more so by the fact tax payers are paying for the

The historic Crane Building at 1400 N. American Street is home to four floors of artist studios and suites, the Crane Arts community. The 105-year-old warehouse is now a Philly community of artistic productions, showcase spaces, established artists and creative resources. All four floors of rentable studios are currently occupied and things

OCF Realty will be opening a second OCF Café location at 2001 Federal Street (the first location will be opening soon at 18th and South). They have been in talks with the city for about two years now to purchase the property directly behind the locale for development of a

The Point Breeze Pioneers have been making an incredible difference in the Point Breeze area, committing their time to establishing new green spaces and restoring old ones. Restoration of the urban environment is the PBP’s priority, so getting local businesses and residents involved and interested is crucial to their

Kensington’s Kinetic Sculpture Derby is set to take place at noon on May 21. This old-fashioned derby “race” around the neighborhood has a twist: instead of a traditional boxcar, the vehicles in this derby are kinetic sculptures, human-powered vehicles with an artistic theme. The event is less a competition for

326 South Street was suppose to get a new tenant, an organic one! The old spot of Underground Market has caught the eyes of Eyal Aranya and Yoni Nadav who wanted to open O! Burger, a burger joint in the Los Angeles area serving only 100 percent certified organic food (everything

The East Falls Community and Philadelphia University dedicate an entire day for their students and community members to team up with the Tree Tenders charity in an effort revitalize the community. The goal for Philadelphia is to have a tree canopy of 30 percent by 2025; Tree Tenders has a lot

Aimee Olexy and her newly named Talula's Garden chef Michael Santoro are looking for "experienced and driven line cooks and chefs de partie who are hard-working, ingredient-driven and willing to learn." Talula's Garden will be a "farm to table" restaurant, which we reported was opening in Starr's old 210 W.

Power 99 FM's "Beanie Sigel & Friends Birthday Celebration" at Solo Nightclub on Delaware Avenue was suppose to be  an innocent celebration for Philly rapper Sigel's March 6 birthday. Some balloons, maybe a Carvel Fudgie The Whale cake, certainly a round of "Look Ma, No Hands" Pin The Tail On The Donkey,

Lauren Boggi has just acquired the fourth location for her Lithe Method studio: the fourth floor space at The Philadelphia Dance Studio in Old City. The 3500-square-foot spot at 219 Cuthbert Street will have Lithe's full roster of classes and officially opens on April 1. Boggi already as Lithe's set up in