On the 1600 block of Carpenter Street, where a few new homes have gone up in recent years, three more appear to be on the horizon. Two foundations are poured and framing has begun at 1621 and 1623 Carpenter, with plans submitted and construction ostensibly coming soon to the remaining

A reader checked in the other day, looking for more info on 1525 Chestnut St., known to many as the A. Pomerantz Building. This building was constructed in 1917, and designed by Simon & Bassett, according to the Preservation Alliance. It was home to an office supply business for decades,

As you can imagine, we find ourselves at 21st & South on a fairly regular basis. And while we certainly espouse the car-free lifestyle, we confess that we sometimes find ourselves behind the wheel of a small automobile, looking for a place to park. One result of the water main

In the spring, we told you about Lombard Estates, an 11-home development going up on the 1800 block of Lombard Street. At the time, we had just come from a CCRA zoning meeting where neighbors and the developers seemed at odds over certain aspects of the project, including height, rear

Cultivate community pride. Strengthen civic groups.  Engage the youth. Hire artists. Create green spaces. These could be part of any neighborhood’s plan. More specifically, these are some of the key elements that residents in the communities that compile Lower Lancaster Avenue voiced during a 10-month planning process last year hosted

We were meandering around the neighborhood over the weekend and noticed preparations for new foundations at 1615-17 Fitzwater St., on a block that's seen plenty of change in the last few years. Another extra-wide home recently went up immediately next door, and looks to finally be occupied after over a

Several months ago, we told you about an unusual storefront for rent in Fishtown, in a new building in the middle of a six-point intersection.

A reader checked in the other day and gave us the heads up about a new liquor license application hanging in the window of 2370 E

Jay-Z's Made in America concert last weekend was a huge success, bringing thousands of locals and visitors together to rock out on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. A week later, the ringing in our ears has disappeared, but at least one reminder of the concert remains:

Von Colln Memorial Field, located at

A reader checked in the other day, wondering why the northeast corner of 22nd & Lombard is a parking lot. Considering its stellar Fitler Square location, one would think that developers would have picked this 60'x68' property up years ago and constructed new homes on this site, probably with some

A reader checked in recently, asking about an unusual building in the Fairmount neighborhood. In a neighborhood full of classic, lovely homes, 765 N 26th St. definitely catches your eye as you're passing by due to both its architecture and its lovely hanging greenery.

According to an old listing, this property