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,

This 1905 townhome at 2108 Locust Street was renovated three years ago, in a way that incorporates Main Line luxury (known nationally as French country) with original detailing (as opposed to the complete modern revamp that seems to be trending with renovators and flippers).The four-bedroom, three-bath and 1,954-square-foot building has

While it may look like a public library, this attractive piece of architecture was actually the home of the Western Market back in 1859. After a city ordinance (instituted in the same year), market sheds were banned from the center of Market Street in between 15th and 17th Streets; this

We're sorry to admit, but we were always more a fan of Spaceballs than Star Wars (except for those cute Ewoks). But tomorrow is the unofficial Star Wars day (May The 4th Be With You), and to celebrate, Philly's Please Touch Museum will be full of "live" Star Wars characters,