It's always interesting to us when we see examples of developers cramming construction into unexpected places. For example, we were super impressed when a triangle-shaped home appeared on a triangle-shaped lot on the 1700 block of Kater Street a couple of years ago. Another example of a tight squeeze is

Earlier this week, we shared the wonderful news that most of the financing had been secured for the renovation of the Divine Lorraine. Over the years, we've lamented the blighted appearance of this once beautiful building that stands so prominently on North Broad Street. Today, we look at another prominent

Months ago on a snowy day, we saw a 'For Sale' sign affixed to an interesting building in Fishtown, and snapped a photo. We immediately forgot where this was, and with little additional information, we found ourselves at a loss.In the snowLast week, we were in the neighborhood and came

Since just after Bloktoberfest, 1500 South St. has sat vacant, a prominent South Street West address looking for a tenant to replace the relocating Baja Room. Recently, we heard some buzz that a new cafe would be taking over the former Mexican joint. And yesterday, we got some official word.Current

On Woodland Avenue in West Philly there's a solid amount of reinvestment happening now, and there's more on the horizon.Under constructionAt 4619 Woodland Ave., HOW Properties plans to build a 16-unit three-story residential complex with a ground-floor retail spot. Three-bedroom units will rent from from $1850 to $2100 a month, with

A couple days ago, a reader tipped us off about two homes under construction on the 1400 block of S. 19th Street, which sits between Reed and Dickinson Streets. We didn't know much about the projects, whether they were new construction or rehabs for example, so we zipped over to

A little less than two years ago, the New Acropolis Restaurant closed its doors at the intersection of Frankford & Girard. At the time, it seemed like a mere formality that the space would quickly be filled, as this corner represents the nexus of two major corridors that have seen

At the Art Museum end of The Parkway, a parking lot in the middle of Eakins Oval once represented a missed opportunity in a wonderful location. Last summer though, the Parks and Recreation department transformed and animated that parking lot into a public park complete with games, food trucks and events.Site plan

Last week, we told you the good news that the Kensington Community Food Co-op was finally getting a bricks and mortar location after six years of planning. With a membership number approaching 400, the time had come to finally establish their cooperative grocery store in the Kensington area. At an event

A reader reached out recently, wondering about a vacant building on the corner of 15th & Fitzwater, and the vacant lot next door. We've found ourselves wondering about these properties before, though somehow we've never thought to write about 'em.Vacant buildingVacant lot to the southThe building, 735 S. 15th St.,