A month ago, we shared the news that the large lot next to Jamaican Jerk Hut which for years has been home to an outdoor seating and performance space would soon disappear, and in its place would rise a large mixed-use building. At that time, we lamented the fact that

We were passing by yesterday, delighting in the unusually warm weather, and noticed that 1248 S. 10th St. is for sale. This property has been home to South Philadelphia Florists for as long as we can remember, which goes back about ten years in this neighborhood. From the looks of

Over two years ago, we first brought you the news that the Ruffin Nichols Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church at 11th & Mount Vernon had been purchased by developers. At that time, we suspected that this meant the end of the building, and we were right. About a year later, part

Last week, we told you about Teaful Bliss relocating from 11th & Spring Garden to the corner of 28th & Cambridge, in Brewerytown. When we were up there snapping photos and grabbing a tasty cup of tea, we noticed a touch of new construction just down the block. If you

On the northeast corner of 6th & Poplar in Northern Liberties stands a warehouse with a history that will likely come as a surprise. In 1916, this building was constructed as the Poplar Theatre and seated over 850 people at its height. According to Cinema Treasures, it was converted into a printer's warehouse

Almost a decade ago, plans were tossed around to convert 1106-14 Spring Garden St., more commonly referred to as the Lawsonia building, into six condos, in a project that was to be called "The Sydney" Why didn't the project happen? Why were they going to call it "The Sydney?" Who honestly

Last summer, we told you about plans for the construction of seven new town homes at 624 E. Flora St., a long vacant lot. Over the last several months, two of the seven have gone up, and they look like they're just about finished.

As you can see, these homes, designed

Back in May, we told you about a new froyo place opening on the corner of 20th & Brandywine, in a space previously inhabited by a little grocery store. At the time, we suggested that we were excited to try out some of their interesting product mix, which included cotton

Over a year ago, we told you about plans for nine new homes coming to the corner if 6th & Fairmount. It's taken quite some time for this project to move forward, but over the last month or two the old building that stood on this site has been demolished.

Thanks to everyone for your readership over the years. Here's to at least 3,000 more!