The Cira Centre stands as one of the few tall buildings in University City, separated from the Center City skyline by the Schuylkill River. But it may soon have company in the form of Cira Centre South.

Attorneys for developers Brandywine Realty Trust presented informal plans to individuals in the development division of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC)

A month ago, we told you about the horrendous signage at the newly opened Reyes Grocery on the corner of 20th & Carpenter. Thanks to the efforts of near neighbors, the owners of this establishment willingly removed the offensive signs, and entered into a cooperative arrangement with these neighbors to

1944 South Street has been available for sale or lease for quite some time, and it appears that the owners have finally found a taker. This beautiful building has held a gallery in its commercial space for years, though the hours were varied and the gallery seemed to come and

A year ago, we told you about an affordable senior housing development planned for a large lot on the 900 block of Ellsworth Street, next to the Italian Market. At the time, the 22,000 sqft lot was (barely) in use as a parking lot.

In the spring, developer St. Maron’s CDC

For years, we thought that the western half of the 1300 block of Bainbridge Street was a parking lot for the ill-fated 1352 Lofts immediately to the north. Turns out, this land has been available for redevelopment and it seems that in short order, that's exactly what's going to happen.

Last week, according to this article from the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board decided that the second casino license originally tabbed for Philadelphia would indeed remain in the city. With that decision, speculation has begun anew about the location of the second Philadelphia casino. Could it be at

A couple of weeks ago, news came out that Jose Garces' Frohman's Wursthaus project was not gonna happen at 208 S. 13th St., the former home of Letto Deli. Apparently, our resident Iron Chef is too busy with other projects to go through with this one.

Seemingly in no time, sources have

If you've ever walked down 8th Street in Bella Vista, it's probable that you've noticed Columbus Hall, a double-wide building at 744-46 S. 8th St., which has housed the Mama Yolanda's restaurant for decades. The building has been on and off the market since 2000, most recently listed for $1M.

A couple of weeks ago, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported on a proposed retail project for the southeast corner of 9th & Washington, a mostly vacant lot that formerly contained a warehouse structure for the American Ice Company. Part of this warehouse was torn down years ago and replaced by

In the fall, we told you about the upcoming reimagining of the 2040 Market St., formerly the AAA Building. Passing by the other day, we observed quite a bit of progress.

The eight floor addition to the front of the building appears to be nearing completion. PMC Property Group, the owners