We were in the area and noticed some new windows on some old looking warehouse (or factory) buildings at 1639-43 N Hancock St. (half a block below Cecil B. Moore Ave.), in Kensington. Making certain that these windows haven't been there for years, we put on our two-years-ago glasses and took

Back in November, we told you all about the proposed pizza place at 900 N 4th St., in the space formerly occupied by Almanac Market. To review: Joe Beddia, one of the minds behind Zavino, made a proposal to the community at an NLNA zoning meeting. His plans were apparently

We've had so many posts on this site lately about beautiful ornate churches up for sale, it's starting to get a little weird. Today, for a change of pace, we have news about the restoration and preservation of a church. Nice.

You might say it's fitting that this roughly $16M, 15-year

A reader tipped us off about some construction on the trolley tracks between Frankford Ave. and 2nd St., in the middle of Girard Ave.

These tracks, used by Septa Route 15, appear to be receiving simple upgrades to make the ride smoother for passengers.

Route 15 was one of three Septa trolley

Back around Thanksgiving, we gave you the lowdown on the upcoming renovation of the gorgeous 26th Precinct Police Station. A bank and nine apartments are on tap for this Victorian beaut. Located at the corner of Trenton Ave. and E. Dauphin St., the building is quite striking, even though it's been

A Philadelphia Speaks thread tipped us off about a new project in the works at 34th and Haverford Sts., on the site of a former gas station. Here's a look at what the corner used to look like, thanks to the magic of Google Maps Street View.

After the property sat

Sometimes, as we're galavanting about town, we're inspired to get some inexpensive and delicious lunch from one of the many food trucks at Temple Main Campus. We were on such a trek yesterday and decided to take 15th St. south to get back to Center City. One particular project just a couple

Back in September, we told you about the vacant commercial space at 1318 Chestnut St., which was at that time getting a new store front. The new windows have been installed and the first floor space is still tenant-less, but there has been some interest in the retail space in

We've had our eye on this construction site at 117 W Girard Ave. for a few months now, and haven't come any closer to knowing what's going on...

The property, which sits on a 14'x52' lot, was purchased by Selina Inc for $150K back in 2006. We can't find much info

Additions and renovations are on the way in WashWest at the Casa Farnese apartment building, the city’s first affordable housing complex for senior citizens. It was, incidentally, also one of the first senior housing complexes in the country.

The Washington Square West Civic Association voted not to oppose an application to create a one-story addition/expansion