In Brewerytown

A reader gave us the heads up about two zoning notices on vacant lots on 31st St. in Brewerytown, next door to a new construction home that we've actually told you about in the past. So we headed over there yesterday and snapped a couple of photos.

As promised, we did

Last summer, we told you about a gorgeous structure, coined the M.G. Schweiker building, at Jefferson and Bailey Sts. in Brewerytown. At the time, the handsome edifice was on the market for $80K, which we deemed too high a price considering its location and poor condition. We hoped that the

Last May, we told you about the first supermarket coming to Brewerytown in almost two decades. But that project was delayed due to a lack of funding.

Now, it’s back on track. Today, at noon, at 31st & Girard, state and local officials, members of local civic groups, and developers will break out

Walking down memory lane the other day, childhood days spent at the Philadelphia Zoo came to mind, making us feel all warm and fuzzy. Sure, it's been many years since we rode a pony or teased the monkeys at the Zoo, but the place still has a special place in

A little over a year ago, Mugshots, a Fairmount Ave. stalwart for several years, opened a new location at 2831 Girard Ave., in Brewerytown. It was hailed as an important new addition to the Girard Ave. retail corridor, and another indication that Brewerytown was on the come.

Just two doors down

Last month, we stood around and witnessed the delivery and installation of the modular pieces for North 28, an important Brewerytown residential development. When we were over there, some of the components had already been assembled, and some were still sitting on trucks. What a difference a month makes.

Obviously, it will

It's been awhile since our last update on North 28, the large development at 1238 N 28th St. from MM Partners. Today, we had the unique pleasure of witnessing a sight not often seen- the assembly of several modular components to form the structure that will soon become three one-bedroom

We were in the neighborhood last week and this very newish, totally unique home at 27th and Cambridge Sts.

The 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home was purchased about a year and a half ago for about $300K. We're not crazy about the look, but we'd love to hear your thoughts. Love

Back in September, we mentioned a new construction project at 1235 N 31st. St. from Steph-Sin Development. In the past couple of months, things have progressed nicely, as you might have expected.

Framing is done, windows are in, and sheathing is up, so we'll be looking for some bricks in the

Our friends at Brewerytown Living gave us the heads up about a new construction project going up at 31st and Baltz Sts. in Brewerytown. The foundation has been poured and things seem to be moving along.

The developer, Steph-Sin Development, has done a couple of other houses on this block and