Back in February we reported on the destruction of the AME church to build new townhomes at 723 and 731 S. 20th Streets. The actual addresses of the three-story homes are 1929-37 Fitzwater Street and 723 S. 20th Street and they will all have three bedrooms, three bathrooms, fiberglass roof decks and

Spread Bagelry opened this Monday and four days later we have five firetrucks, a stretcher, massive hoses and a ton of angry drivers. The fire that just happened at Spread a few minutes ago left some apron-clad (owners? staff?) workers outside looking very confused. As we can tell you firsthand,

"Canadian architectural firm Sweeny Sterling Finlayson & Co. has created a new, modular design for living spaces that allows them to adapt when needed. Created with developer Parallax Investment Corp., FlexNatür is a system for condos by which residents can buy living space in increments and then combine or divide up those increments to

In an ideal setting, Philadelphia’s air would be cleaner. There would be more trees and more green space, like up to 42K acres—almost half of the city’s area—more. This, according to a December 2010 Parks and Recreation study on the city’s urban tree canopy. Urban canopy is “a vital asset

Back in March we reported on the new townhomes coming to Grays Ferry and 25th. Noah Ostroff of Coldwell Banker let us know that two homes are currently built and both are sold, with four more coming soon. The new construction three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhomes have garages, video camera security systems, mosaic tile

Bookspace easily contends to be one of the greatest book shops in Philadelphia. As of this spring, it can also boast being the hippest place in town, holding Jazz Session Sundays, folk and rock acts throughout the week, and even chess competitions in the afternoons.

The property, originally built to manufacture

As we've grown as a site, we've worked with many Philadelphia freelancers who contribute to NakedPhilly, some of which have made mistakes. Amy Z. Quinn of PlanPhilly has let us know our two stories on Hawthornes and Sweet Elizabeth's originated with her story on Newsworks. Our writer took the lead

Although there are no tenants secured to date, the project at 2149 Catharine Street received ZBA approval on Tuesday, April 26. The proposal, approved by SOSNA in March, outlines commercial use on the ground floor and second floor. The architect on the project, Qb Design, will be working on the 16 x

The press release isn't out just yet, but we have a bit of an early scoop on this year's Dollar Stroll in University City, which happens every first Thursday this summer. From 5:30 to 8:30pm Baltimore Avenue between 42nd to 50th Streets will be packed with vendors selling everything for

Olde Glory Builders are transforming a Lawrence Street lot that has sat vacant for years into two new single-family homes featuring elements of sustainable development. When they’re finished this summer, the structures on the 15' x 45’ lots at 835 Lawrence Street and 842 Leithgow Street will feature green roofs,