Recently, while parking in the Fresh Grocer garage at 40th & Walnut Sts., we were thrilled to get a spot near the elevator, but had to move the car after noticing an interesting sign pinned up against the wall, “Parking for hybrid and electric cars only.”

While we were not thrilled

Yesterday, we were zooming across Spring Garden St. and witnessed some heavy machinery moving earth and debris on the 200 block of Spring Garden St. For a moment, we thought that Finnigan's Wake was being torn down and were worried that our favorite bar was no more. You can imagine

2027 Pemberton St. looks like the next property in Graduate Hospital with rehab in its future. Not a bad call, since there are a couple of new rehabs on the block currently listed above half a million dollars.

According to public record, the property is owned by Dennis Milstein, who owns

This condo building was once an envelope factory and was converted in 2006. The condo features two floors with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a fireplace, and hardwood floors throughout the 1,460 sqft. living space. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar. The master bedroom contains

Mark your calendars for the Chinatown Block Party on Saturday, July 2nd, 12-4pm. At the block party, Chinatown will celebrate America’s Independence Day with a full and exciting day of festivities and programs. The celebration will feature outdoor retail and food vendors offering a wide variety of delicious treats, so

As often as we find ourselves complaining about Philadelphia's dinginess, it seems that Philadelphia has come a long way on this front in the last fifty years. In the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s, Philadelphia’s beautiful buildings had fallen on hard times. Historical preservation was still a relatively new concept and

Around the corner from Geno's Steaks, the 800 block of Latona St. is a weird mix of garages and residences. On the north side of the street is a food cart garage, a sign store, and residences. The southern side of the block is dominated by a cinderblock building with

After two (or was it three?) brief turns as a thrift store, and an aborted attempt by Avram Hornik to turn it into a restaurant/venue, the old Jumbo theater at Front and Girard in Fishtown is all set to become the newest Deal$ outlet store. Deal$, if you were

This 1300 sqft. house features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, and sits on a quiet street right at the northern end of the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. A newly finished basement provides flexibility to the home, providing another den or space for storage. On the first floor, the eat-in kitchen features

The new and improved Roberto Clemente Playground at 18th & Wallace Sts. in the Fairmount neighborhood is almost ready for its close-up. With construction set to finish this Friday, the playground will soon boast a number of significant upgrades and improvements that the community worked hard to achieve.