Last week, a reader directed our attention to the corner of 8th & Wolf, to a building that was home to an American Thrift Store location for many years. Back in the days that major supermarkets were satisfied with smaller spaces and no dedicated parking, it was apparently an Acme.

On a cold Tuesday night earlier this month, volunteers gathered in a West Philadelphia elementary school library at 56th & Spruce that's been closed for a few years, working to clean up the room, weeding outdated old books.It's the beginning of work that will reopen a library in the Alexander

The months keep falling off the calendar and development around Temple has continued to buzz. Derelict buildings have been demolished and replaced with shiny new (often boring) buildings. Lots that sat vacant for decades have turned over. So much construction has happened here of late, people who graduated even five

At the end of October, hundreds of excited shoppers let out a collective scream of excitement when Nordstrom Rack opened their doors at 17th & Chestnut in the space that was most recently home to Daffy's. Remember, we told you this was coming back in October of 2013. The building,

We're always on the lookout for interesting development opportunities around town. And while a lone garage on the corner of 7th & Fernon isn't as exciting as, say, the Frankford Chocolate Factory, it could still represent an interesting property for the right person.The buildingHeading to Center City from Souh Philly

If you've looked west from Center City across the river, it's hard to miss the growing University City skyline. There's now Evo near the Cira Centre; a 25-story mixed-use tower going up at 38th & Chestnut; and The Study, a new 10-story hotel is going up at 33rd & Chestnut; next to

Washington Avenue has certainly seen some positive changes in recent years. Restaurant Cafe Ynez is doing their thing on the first floor of the successful NextFab Studios. Kermit's is killing it on the 2200 block. There's even a crossfit gym. But all of these developments, while certainly excellent, are small

Back in the spring we shared news how a decade-long vacant corner lot at 46th & Sansom had finally changed hands from the Redevelopment Authority to new owners, a process that took almost ten years, and work on six buildings, each with four two-bedroom apartments, was underway. But when we passed by

For years, the northwest corner of 17th & South was a large vacant lot. Three summers back, we told you of plans to redevelop the parcel, a project that would mean nine apartment units and a 7-11 on the first floor. It took awhile, but construction finally started moving earlier

Our last official visit to the corner(s) of 12th & Morris & Passyunk came back in July. We say that because we've unofficially visited several times since, enjoying tasty food and beverage at Cantina and Birra. Soon enough, those places will have some company. Remember, El Zarape left their space at the