In Brewerytown

Philly has caught green fever. From Green2015 to Green City, Clean Waters, to green and stormwater improvements at schools and rec centers, the green movement has more than arrived. And late last month, SEPTA unveiled its first green roof with the completion of the $4M 33rd & Dauphin Bus Loop Improvement

Less than two weeks ago, we told you that Mugshots had closed their doors at 2831 W. Girard Ave., representing a rare setback for this recently thriving section of Girard Avenue. At the time, we surmised that the space wouldn't sit vacant for long, but expressed doubt that another cafe would

In recent years, it seems it's all been peaches and Cream for Girard Avenue in Brewerytown. In the last couple of months alone, Rybrew and Shifty's Taco opened their doors to enthused and hungry crowds. Several buildings have also been renovated of late, with the notable example of a church being turned

Last winter, we told you about 30 Baltz, a project from MM Partners to build an eight-unit building on the corner of 30th & Baltz (duh) and build two extra-wide single family homes on the block as well. One of the homes has been built already (and the photo we took was blurry,

We've passed by 2940 W. Thomson St. numerous times over the years, often wondering what purpose it once served and when it was last in use. Earlier this year, we noticed a 'For Sale' sign on the building, but never bothered to look into it, thinking it was snatched up

Months ago, we gave you the heads up that Girard Avenue in Brewerytown would soon be getting a new addition in the form of a second location from the folks who own Rybread. Well, last week, according to Foobooz, the new shop, dubbed Rybrew, opened its doors at 2816 W. Girard

A few months ago, we told you about ongoing efforts to renovate the former home of jazz legend John Coltrane, located on 33rd Street in Strawberry Mansion. At that time, we told you that the John Coltrane House nonprofit had successfully raised over $50K to begin the process of fixing up

At 29th & Poplar, a renovation in the very southern end of Brewerytown, is now underway. We passed by 871 N. 29th St. while out exploring what we're calling the Girard transition. This project is interesting to us because it's rare to see projects of this scale taking place in

Across the street from where there are plans to transform a huge vacant lot at 27th & Girard into a four-story mixed-use building with ground floor retail, on the north side of the block, improvements have steadily been coming along to a three-story building with ground-floor retail space. This building

Over a year ago, we brought 2835-37 W. Girard Ave. to your attention. Formerly a pizza place, a fire took place here several years ago, leaving the building in its currently blighted state. Recently, the owner has cleaned up the facade some, taking our advice by adding something that resembles