
A reader reached out to us earlier this week, and gave us the heads up about some ongoing demolition at the corner of 21st & Reed. This is a bit of an odd intersection, as it's not only the point at which 21st and Reed cross, but Point Breeze Avenue
Read MoreWe Spied a Zoning Notice on a Handsome Building Near 29th & Girard
15 February, 2018 | No Comments | Brewerytown
We were in Brewerytown earlier today, and a zoning notice at 1222 N. 29th St. caught our eye in passing. In spying the zoning notice, we had an excuse to stare at this wonderful edifice for a moment, admiring its gabled roof, intact cornice, and the brickwork on the facade. Curious
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Several months ago, we directed your attention to the 3600 block of Haverford Avenue, where we spied some heavy machinery moving dirt around. At the time, we took the opportunity to remind you about the recent history of the block. For those not in the know that don't feel like
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Philadelphia is pretty much drowning in caffeine. Starbucks locations dot Center City, with Dunkin Donuts possessing an impressive footprint as well. Don't forget the national chains with smaller footprints, like Au Bon Pan and Saxby's. Then there are some local chains, like La Colombe, Rival Brothers, and OCF Coffee House (shameless
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If you're anything like us, you've never been to the 900 block of N. 8th Street. And why would you ever find yourself on this block, which runs between Poplar and Girard Avenue, a few blocks west of the bulk of Northern Liberties development, and a few blocks east of
Read MoreNW Corner of 20th & Kimball Should Soon Get Redeveloped
13 February, 2018 | No Comments | Graduate Hospital
Roughly five years ago, we directed your attention to a pair of blighted buildings on the northwest corner of 20th & Kimball. We noted at the time that the buildings were owned by the Philadelphia Housing Authority, and we also pointed out that the corner building had a violation for being
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A reader reached out to us last week, having noticed some zoning notices at the southwest corner of 29th & Wharton. For those of you that have never visited this corner, the property at 2900 Wharton St. has served as a little neighborhood green space for at least a decade, along
Read MoreNew Owners For Red Bell Brewery, Redevelopment Should Happen Soon
9 February, 2018 | No Comments | Brewerytown
Brewerytown's most prolific developer is set to take on the neighborhood's largest white elephant. A little less than two years ago, we told you that a developer had purchased the old Red Bell Brewery at 1500 N. 31st St. and we believed that redevelopment was on the horizon. Then we waited around
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For about half a decade, the Industry Bar held down the southeast corner of Moyamensing Avenue and Reed Street, occupying a double-wide, one story building in bustling Pennsport. The Industry was a great spot, not only providing tasty food and drink to folks in the neighborhood, but also serving as
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The Graduate Hospital neighborhood has two traditional public schools, Chester A. Arthur at 20th & Catharine and E.M. Stanton at 17th & Christian. A few years back, the Arthur school got a new playground which eventually morphed into a full schoolyard renovation in the summer of 2016. Last year, we told
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