
Forgive us for getting overwhelmed by the "Running Up That Hill" wave, the 1985 Kate Bush hit that is experiencing a recent renaissance thanks to its inclusion during an intense Stranger Things scene. As we were rocking out to our favorite atmospheric avant-pop anthem while cruising past 417 Callowhill St.
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Do you remember way back in 2013, when "selfies" first became a fad? Does that seem like ages ago during a quaint time before social media was filled with pictures and videos that were self-shot? (Insert shameless plug for Naked Philly's series of neighborhood Instagram Reels and TikToks) We bring this
Read MoreDueling Projects on the Border of Northern Liberties & Fishtown
17 August, 2022 | No Comments | Fishtown
When you walk on Front Street south of Girard, are you in Northern Liberties or Fishtown? For this little stretch, we would argue that it would depend on which side of the street you're on, with Fishtown to the east and NoLibs to the west. But there sure is plenty
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It was only a few weeks ago when we told you about 2301-11 Walnut St., where a Rite Aid was closing amid rumors of an impending project. Since we checked in, there has been additional action in the area, with an update on one project to the east and some
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As you may have seen with our recent coverage in West Philly and East Kensington, there are some pockets in Philadelphia where there's so much development ongoing that it makes sense to zoom in on a small area to provide some quick updates on numerous projects. So let's do it
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Fishtown was a working-class area for hundreds of years, since German fishermen were followed by Polish and Irish immigrants, all of whom made their mark on the area. But oh, how times have changed. The entire area is now teeming with development, with entertainment, arts and even cabaret venues popping
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Way back in the Spring of 2014, we first told you about the plans from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to develop a campus on the eastern bank of the Schuylkill River, across from their sprawling University City campus. CHOP purchased the large parcel at 2716 South St. back in
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A few months back, we checked in on 700-04 Chestnut St. in Washington Square West, when we were confused by a zoning permit that allowed for the demolition of what we believed to be a contributing building to the Chestnut Street East historic district. We weren't sure why this was
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East Kensington is experiencing a development renaissance in recent years, with old industrial buildings and vacant lots turning over left and right. Back in January, we stopped by to check out a potential project in the area and were frankly overwhelmed by how much was happening in the neighborhood. After
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While we try to stick to local fare (come back soon, Jim's!) when looking for something less-than-healthy, the Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich may be our go-to fast-food choice. While you're straining your neck from vigorously nodding in approval or violently shaking your head no, some even more spicy news is
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