We don't make our way to Packer Park all that much, mostly because this neighborhood doesn't see all that much construction activity these days. That's a dramatic shift from the relatively recent past, of course. As you may or may not know, huge swaths of this neighborhood were occupied by

It's not secret that Fishtown, East Kensington, and South Kensington have collectively experienced an explosion in development over the last decade plus. And this development boom made sense, for a host of reasons. Rising prices in Northern Liberties pushed buyers and renters to look for less expensive options, but folks

We've told you in the past, but we'll remind you anyway: CHOP wasn't always located in West Philadelphia. The move to its current location happened only fifty years ago; and for an organization that dates back to 1866, that's only about 30% of its history spent on the other side

Waaaaaay back in 2012, we told you about plans for the creation of a superblock in Mantua, combining the four square blocks encompassed by 36th Street, 38th Street, Haverford Ave., and Wallace St., which was to be occupied by a suburban-style supermarket and a sea of surface parking. This plan

On this Monday evening of a holiday week, perhaps you'll unwind from a busy day at the office with a glass of wine. And maybe, as you're sipping a fine Cabernet or Merlot, you'll daydream about a long ago trip to wine country, and an unforgettable glass of wine you

Here's a rare case of a Naked Philly story taking things a bit too literally: a reader reached out the other day, giving us the heads up about a somewhat notorious property that's currently for sale. 1900 S. Columbus Blvd. probably isn't an address that immediately sparks any recognition. If

We've been banging the drum for many years that Washington Avenue west of Broad should make the transition from light industrial to mixed-use, and we've slowly seen progress on that front. Over the last several years, more than 600 units have appeared on Washington Ave. between Broad Street and Grays

Is there anything more fun than digging through zoning permits? Yes, but coming across an unexpected project is still a rush, no matter how you slice it. Case in point: brand new plans for a project north of Temple University Hospital at 3439 N. 17th St. at the site of

After opening six years ago, the Rail Park has become a staple for the several communities that surround the two-block stretch of converted, elevated rail lines in the heart of the Eraserhood. The push from Center City District and their design lead Studio|BryanHanes to create this aerial park - meant

We know how much you love a story about a surface parking lot, so we've got you covered today. Let's head back to January 2022 and whisk ourselves to a five-home proposal at the corner of S. Hicks & Pine in the lovely Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. It was there that