We admit it: we are a sucker for Mid-Century Modern architecture, and wish there was more of it in greater Center City. The former University Motor Inn, built right along the banks of the Schuylkill River at 600 S. University Ave., was a rare example, with its zig-zagging roof hovering

University City has solidified itself as one of the premier healthcare hubs in the country, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. New lab space at 38th & Chestnut will join other planned towers on the enormous uCity Square campus just a block to the north on Market. Further

If you've found yourself at the intersection of Delaware Avenue & Spring Garden Street over the last decade or so, Festival Pier was likely the reason why. The long-time home to the Roots Picnic served as a waterfront concert venue for years before closing for good back in 2019. But

We have never been fond of giant empty lots smack dab in the middle of the urban fabric, and the one at 1823 Callowhill St. is an unfortunate example of just that. After a previous life as an orphanage and recreation center designed by Elizabeth Fleisher, Philly's first registered female

We've visited 10th & Arch countless times over the years, mostly thanks to the now-closed Trocadero Theatre. We're still slightly devastated that we can no longer stage dive at the Troc, the former opera house/theatre/burlesque club/iconic punk venue that operated just to the northwest of this corner for over a

The Delaware River Waterfront has long been an area of great potential, but it's been prone to fits and starts development-wise (which reminds us, a preemptive RIP to the excellent Fitz and Starts, closing soon in Queen Village). Over the years, Race Street Pier, Cherry Street Pier, Fringe Arts and

Chestnut Hill is undeniably charming and adorable, sporting some of the most picturesque streets in the entire city. The historic architecture, cobblestones and mature trees can give the impression of a neighborhood frozen in time. And for one former gas station, the neighbors are wishing they could turn back the

When considering the Broad & Girard intersection and its surroundings, we'd say it's best described as being under-utilized, but laden with potential. Low-rise, uninspired architecture has filled most of the area for years, but things are changing at an incredible pace. Last summer, we reported that the CVS at 922-36

The George L. Wells Meat Co. has held down the corner where Delaware Ave. hits Frankford and Laurel for years, but the long operating business will soon be getting a new neighbor to the south. 918-80 N. Delaware Ave. is a huge parcel that sits next to Wells, right near

The parcel at 500 S. Broad St. encompasses most of the block between S. Broad, 15th, Lombard & South Streets, save for a few row homes at the northwest corner. This block is best known as home to the a large surface parking lot, the former World Communications Charter School,