Over the weekend, a reader spotted zoning notices at 1401 E. Columbia Ave., currently a lot fenced in by brick walls. We did a little investigating, and learned that two new homes are proposed for this location. With lot dimensions of 20' by 91', the parcel is too large for

One of our big predictions for 2014 was that Ridge Avenue would finally take a big step toward reestablishing itself as a relevant commercial corridor. Unfortunately, we're now a few months into the year and little has changed on Francisville's main drag. But if things go well on Wednesday at

Speaking of neighborhood schools...Almost two years ago, Chester A. Arthur elementary school at 20th & Catharine got a new playground, largely thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Chester A. Arthur parent group. Recently, further FoCA efforts came to fruition as a family gathering area surrounding the playground was constructed. About a year ago, we

Last fall, Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary (NICE), had a lovely block party at Childs, where dozens of community members learned about the group's efforts at the local school. Last week at Ignite Philly, two representatives from NICE gave an impassioned speech on how you too can help your neighborhood school. Somehow, a

Strolling along Walnut Street yesterday, enjoying the spring-like weather, we stopped short when we caught sight of Avance. The restaurant, helmed by Justin Bogle, opened in December at 1523 Walnut St., which was for many years the home of Le Bec Fin. And as they freshened up the interior for

Last fall, we told you about ongoing renovation efforts at 221 W. Girard Ave., a tired mixed-use building. This week, a reader checked in with a photo of the building's new facade. It features a bay window that we kinda dig.In the pastRecent shotThe Girard Avenue corridor has experienced a

We understand if you're a little sick of hearing about different development opportunities in Pennsport. And we promise, this is the last one for awhile. That is, until we discover the next one. You may recall, in recent weeks we've told you about a relocating auto shop that will likely

Last week, a reader spotted a zoning notice posted on a fence on the south side of Oxford Street, between Bodine and Cadwallader Streets. Since we hadn't heard about a project here, and because it's just what we do, we figured we'd do some investigating.Zoning noticeThe zoning notice describes the

Developers Callahan Ward will need to satisfy the regulatory eye of the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association if they want to build four new single homes on North Lawrence Street.The proposal for 823-825 N. Lawrence St. seeks to build two homes fronting N. Lawrence and two homes fronting N. Leithgow. A one-story

In yet another example of why Twitter is super cool, today an interesting image came up on our feed from @EricClayWarner. Check it out:Image we saw on TwitterJumping down the rabbit hole afforded by the response from our old friend @GroJLart, we were able to find out some more info about