Over the years, we've spotted a collection of one or two-off projects in the area near Dickinson Square Park. Not only does this wave of development correspond with the recent renovation of the park, but it's also revved up considerably since vegan cafe Grindcore House opened a few years back.

Last summer, we learned from Hidden City of plan to transform the iconic northeast corner of 3rd & Market. The fame of this corner came not from architectural creativity nor did it relate to any famous events that took place there. Instead, people know this corner by its sign. This

Oh Frankford Avenue. Yes, it's something of a refrain here on Naked Philly. Our latest tale is more work from developer Roland Kassis, who has done more than his fair share of development on Frankford Ave. over the years. Kassis oversaw the Frankford Hall development just above Girard Ave., which

For the past couple of years, we've been aggressive cheerleaders for Washington Avenue, west of Broad Street. We touted the opening of Kermit's Bake Shoppe as new retail option. We've told you about a still-new crossfit place that replaced a tool store. And when NextFab Studios opened a year ago,

Last March, we told you about plans for a new Wendy's at 5901 Ridge Ave., which was previously home to the historic Bunting House. Built around 1880 and originally occupied by philanthropist doctor Ross Richardson Bunting, the building was demolished in 2012, along with several adjacent properties. When neighbors learned about the possibility of

We may be a little late to the party on this, but the West Plaza at 30th Street Station reopened a couple of months ago after considerable renovation and improvements that started last winter. The project installed nine new bike racks, carved outdoor seating, and created additional parking for a

Nobody likes a gas station in the city. Low-slung and stinky, they're a necessary evil in our ever-more-car-dependent society. If you're in Center City, and you can't get to Jersey for your gasoline needs, you're probably visiting one of the handful of gas stations scattered around our downtown cityscape. One

We've been seeing lots of revitalization along West Girard in Brewerytown, and now we’re seeing additional action further east on Girard, near the Temple area. Over the last several months, a longtime vacant lot a brush away from Broad Street has been transformed into a contemporary-looking dorm of a building

Last spring, we first told you of plans for a new Bottom Dollar Foods at 31st & Grays Ferry, across the street from the Grays Ferry Pathmark. In November, groundbreaking had taken place, and most of the exterior of the building was already finished. Passing by today, we saw a

A couple of years ago, we pointed out a rehab at 1544 S. 13th St., across the way from the delicious Francoluigi's Pizza. Passing by the other day, we saw that the home has been finished (probably was done long ago, actually). As rehabs go, or new construction for that