Bay windows are wonderful, in theory. They give homes a little extra square-footage, and they inject facades with extra personality. And they come in all shapes and sizes. In the past, we've taken a careful look at the bay window situations in Graduate Hospital and then again in Northern Liberties/Fishtown.

Remember in 2011, when we told you about plans for the redevelopment of Girard Square, and that the developers were targeting Target as their lead tenant? Remember how excited we were by this possibility? Remember how nothing has happened with this project since?Proposed in 2011Today, we learned about East Market,

In Fishtown, the Frankford Avenue commercial corridor is in the midst of a major upswing. Zoning applications have been popping up on different blocks for several years now, and the tide continues to swell. This spring that theme is continuing, particularly along the 1500 block.Current view of 1512-18 Frankford Ave.Developers appeared

On Delaware Ave. (or Columbus Blvd., whatever), just past the Ben Franklin Bridge, you've probably noticed the collection of large vacant lots that have seen numerous proposals over the years but little progress. But now, it seems, the lot closest to the bridge is finally on its way.Current viewAccording to

Tangier, a quintessential neighborhood bar, has been a stalwart at 18th & Lombard for decades, weathering waves of change in the neighborhood. For many years, the building stood as an island, with a large surface parking lot next door. Last year though, a row of new luxury homes appeared on the

We won't suggest that we're building code experts, but one of the more aggravating aspects of new construction these days is the apparent requirement to place electric and gas meters on the front of the home so that they're accessible to PECO or PGW. It's a huge pet peeve of

Right near Girard Avenue, plans for another piece of infill development points to how builders continue to find locations for projects almost anywhere they can among the rapidly redeveloping residential rows of Fishtown.Last month, the Fishtown Neighbors Association supported developers' plans to build a new home with a garage at

It's been quite a roller coaster year for the Saint Rita of Cascia Shrine. In January, we told you about the demolition of the former Saint Rita's school at Broad & Ellsworth. This was notable not only because a large building was being demolished, but also because it was a clear

Over the last year or more, we've documented a variety of projects that have popped up on Front Street in Northern Liberties. Most recently, we updated you on eight homes under construction on the 900 block, with plans for some more next door. These are rising across the street from

On Fairmount Avenue, we recently came upon an interesting development opportunity. Next door to Stone's Beverage Center sits a vacant lot and a one-story garage that you may have never noticed. Because when you go to Stone's, you're probably singularly focused. These properties both run all the way back to