Around the corner from the 4000 block of Baring Street, a block that's seen dozens of new student rental units appear over the last several years, it seems even more student apartments are on the way. Last week, we attended the ZBA presentation for 3900 Warren St., a large warehouse

We've visited the 2300 block of Ellsworth Street several times over the years, each time bringing news of new construction (except for that one time a home collapsed on the block). Today seems like as good a day as any to check in.Most recently, we covered two new homes at

Remember the old American Ice and Coal warehouse at 9th & Washington? For years, we dreamed about someone turning this vacant monstrosity into some kind of mixed-use gem, lifting up the southern section of the Italian Market. Instead, it got demolished back in 2008 and we've had a vacant lot

We've gotten some questions in recent weeks about construction taking place at 1506-08 Spruce St., a commercial building that's struggled to keep tenants. For a long time, there was a pizza place at the corner of Hicks & Spruce. We can remember an Italian place holding down one of the

Over the weekend, we were enjoying a not-oppressively-hot afternoon at Race Street Pier and were reminded about the One Water Street project. Numerous plans have come down the pike for 230 N. Columbus Blvd. over the years, so you can forgive us for being pessimistic when PMC Property Group presented plans for this address

Any casual observer has surely noticed the trajectory of the Frankford Avenue commercial corridor in recent years. New buildings have appeared, almost overnight. Countless new businesses have opened, increasing amenities in the neighborhood. And there's more coming. But today we check in on two big projects on the 1500 block

The northeast corner of 3rd & Market is looking considerably better these days, but at the same time its personality is irreversibly changed for the worse (in our estimation at least). Remember, for so many years the Shirt Corner made its home at this location and the gaudy paint job

On the stately streets of the Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill sections of West Philadelphia, some new construction projects show various development approaches. Last fall, we posted about 245 S. 45th St., which was undergoing demolition after years of vacancy. The property, which is owned by Glasberg Properties, is now

The last time we looked at 20th & Bainbridge, we had just heard plans that a long-vacant building at 702 S. 20th St. would be demolished and replaced with a duplex. Next door to this project, which looks like it's nearly finished, is Robert's Twi-Lite Lounge, a corner bar that's been

Oh this one hurts. Back in 2012, we went to a sheriff's sale with the hopes of purchasing 312 Monroe St., a one-story garage on a wonderful Queen Village block. But the property was either stayed or postponed and our hopes were dashed.312 Monroe St. in the pastWe passed by