At 240 Arch St., a former surface parking lot across from the Betsy Ross House is experiencing a surprising transformation. In the last few weeks, a new hole has appeared in the ground in preparation for the construction of three mansions.Hole in the groundBetter lookAccording to the zoning plans, developers

It was over two and a half years ago that we first told you about 922-26 N. 17th St. in Francisville. Back then, the triple-wide six-unit building had been framed out and was waiting for bricks. We even commented that the project seemed to be moving a little slowly, as

Several months ago, we weren't so sad to share the news that Qdoba was closed on the corner of 19th & Chestnut. We were, in fact, pleased to tell you that Pearl Properties was planning to build a large mixed-use project on this corner, combining multiple properties into a big one just

Right around Thanksgiving, we told you about plans to demolish a green house in East Kensington and construct a new home in its place. We also learned of plans to build two more homes next door, replacing long vacant lots. The other day, we passed by 2072-76 E. Susquehanna Ave. and

If you've spent any kind of time in West Philly, it's possible you've noticed the former Christ Memorial Church at 43rd & Chestnut. This historic building was constructed in 1887, according to Hidden City, and was severely damaged by a lightning storm in 2004. The storm caused the building's stunning

At 249-57 S. 13th St. over the past couple of years, an old PPA garage has been demolished and the John C. Anderson Apartments have risen. This project, which we last checked on a little less than a year ago when exterior work was still ongoing, is marketed toward low-income LGBT

Last fall, we told you about plans for a new home at 427 Poplar St., which had been an overgrown lot for several years. At that time, formwork had just appeared and foundations were on the way. When we passed by last week, we realized that the home is finished.

The weather is getting warmer, the trees are in bloom, and baseball season is almost a month old. Let's agree, Philadelphia in the spring is just the best. With the improving weather, you're probably looking for stuff to do outside this weekend. And we have a couple of suggestions.Sprung!If you're

Last year, we explored the roasting facilities for Reanimator Coffee, located in an old warehouse on Cecil B that also functioned as an arts space. Since then, this local coffee roaster has appeared in various new cafes around town and even opened a spot of their own in Fishtown. And

Three summers ago, we first told you about 1402 Ellsworth St. and an unpopular plan to build an addition onto the building to create three apartments within. By March of 2012, some work had taken place on the property after the ZBA approved the project, but efforts stalled when a community group