It was only back in June when we last provided an update on the proposed 76 Place arena that has plans to rise at 11th & Market where the Fashion District currently resides. New renderings were released, giving more details to how the arena would fit into the area and
Read MoreDespite spending countless hours traversing the streets of West Philadelphia, we haven't spent much time exploring Brandywine Realty Trust and Drexel's Schuylkill Yards as of late. This mixed-use neighborhood was announced several years back, with plans for soaring towers featuring residential, office, lab, hotel, and commercial space across the 14
Read MoreTo assume things will remain the same for 70 odd years tends to be a fool's errand. Even the most solid and sturdy of people, places, or things tend to transform a bit as the seventh decade of existence wraps up. Now that we've tickled that existential itch, we zoom
Read MoreWe find ourselves on Girard Ave. or thereabouts more often than practically anywhere in the city, and that's no accident. This corridor has been booming for a while now, all the way from the Delaware River, to Brewerytown, and beyond. Today, we head to 1000 W. Girard Ave., a long
Read MorePop quiz: who is the United States Ambassador to Germany? If you said Amy Gutmann, you're a winner! We bring up the former president of the University of Pennsylvania as her namesake building at 3317-33 Chestnut St. is currently rising in University City. When we last stopped by the site
Read MoreAn Equally Green Future for the Former Greensgrow Farm
2 August, 2023 | No Comments | East KensingtonWhile checking on the now-demo'ed Galvo the other day, we couldn't help but peer through the fence at a former neighborhood staple. We last checked in back in 2021, when a trio of homes were under construction across the street from the horticultural cornerstone, Greensgrow Farm. While the homes are
Read MoreDon't you love a changing view? They can be found all across the city, as buildings of all different heights, shapes, and styles change the skyline and the streetscape. One spot that will look much different in all directions soon enough is the intersection of N. Broad St. & Girard
Read MoreThe area around Temple's campus isn't necessarily the most beautiful part of the city. With an unfortunate number of empty lots and decrepit buildings, the line between the shiny campus and the grittier surroundings can be quite stark. Thanks to a recent demo permit (more on that in a minute),
Read MoreThe rhythms of the city never stop, including from a business perspective. New stores of all varieties open and close constantly, serving the ~1.6 million residents within the city limits (plus the tourists too). The storefronts at 27-29 S. 2nd St., in the heart of Old City's restaurant row (go
Read MoreWe've waxed poetic about the Workshop of the World and the changing nature of the Riverwards more often than James Harden expresses displeasure with his current team. But certain events serve as more momentous harbingers to change than others. This year's demolition of the colloquially named Galvo, the former heavy
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