When the Arbol cafe closed its doors along with its adjacent outdoor seating garden a few months ago in Northern Liberties, property owners Mike Spiker and Heidi Duffey had to decide what to do with their prime outdoor space on the corner of 2nd and Poplar. As Spiker

In today's Inquirer, Sandy Bauers reports on yesterday's official debut of Philadelphia's first Green Roof Bus Shelter, located at 15th and Market Sts., right in front of City Hall.

From the Green City, Clean Waters press release:

"The goal of this project is to inspire individuals to take on their own green

We're hearing whispers that this totally disgusting looking property, owned by Cynthia Edwards, will be available for purchase in the very near future. Let us rejoice that Graduate Hospital will soon contain one fewer abandoned corner property! That neighborhood sure is gentrifying!

Sharing an intersection with Xing Wang, May's Cafe, and

Check out this new construction home in Fairmount, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. Outside, the brick facade contrasts wonderfully with the cedar bays, a fenced rear yard give you the chance to grill or relax, and a two-tiered deck features skyline views. The custom kitchen impresses with high-end

With an expansion set to begin in about two years, The Philadelphia Free Library at 1901 Vine St. has been undergoing much-needed renovations in the past months, and we're starting to see some real progress. Funded by State dollars, exterior renovation work includes facade cleaning and re-pointing, window replacement, brass

As you've probably noticed walking around your neighborhood, the community garden movement has exploded in recent years. With prominent examples at 10th & Federal, 21st & Fitzwater, and 47th & Warrington, these gardens give neighbors a chance to grow their own vegetables in the summertime while fostering a sense of

Trulia has come up with a new Crime Map feature that shows pockets of crime in our fair city.

Check out Center City

And how 'bout Point Breeze?

We don't know about you, but we're considering purchasing a firearm and won't be going into Center City after dark unless we absolutely have to.

Tweed restaurant, located at 114 S. 12th Street (between Chestnut and Walnut) has closed abruptly and for good.  Last week, there were reports that the restaurant was temporarily closed due to a mysterious “roof collapsing,” and the public was assured that Tweed would be back up and running in a

This home in Queen Village Court features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a deeded parking space and a private garden space. The kitchen has never been used since its recent renovation and redesign by a famous Philadelphia chef. The dining room ceiling extends to the height of two floors, and

The J&J Trestle Inn, located at 339 N. 11th Street (at Callowhill), will be getting a new lease on life. The former go-go bar, whose dancers were described as “healthy” by those in the know, is sporting a new LCB application sign. The bar, which has been abandoned for quite some