In Fairmount

Several years ago, a reader directed our attention to 2619 Brown St., a large property that included a seemingly vacant building at the corner of Taney & Brown and a collection of one-story garages. When we investigated, we discovered that the same people also owned a blighted, ivy-covered building immediately

Tucked in the hills in Fairmont Park near 33rd & Diamond above Kelly Drive, is a 37-acre man-made lake, a reservoir in Strawberry Mansion. Two years ago we wrote about plans to animate the land around that reservoir into an eco-friendly facility serving as a gateway between urban life and

Eastern State Penitentiary, located on eleven acres at 21st & Fairmount, is one of Philadelphia's great architectural landmarks. The building was conceptualized by architect John Haviland, and opened its doors in 1829. According to the ESP website, the cell blocks were modern marvels, providing central heat and running water before

The other day, a reader gave us the heads up about a demolition notice at 2323 Fairmount Ave., a mixed-use building a couple of blocks from Eastern State Penitentiary. Until last year, we think, the building was home to Beehive Salon, which has since moved to the 1700 block of

Who wouldn't want to live at 22nd & Aspen? It's a wonderful Fairmount location right across the street from Eastern State Penitentiary. The Art Museum is just a few blocks away. The Fairmount Avenue corridor is nearby, with some wonderful restaurants and coffee shops.But despite the very favorable location, an

When we last visited the 2700 block of Cambridge Street a few months ago, we checked in on two homes that were replacing a vacant lot and a blighted building. These homes are now finished, with one under agreement at a list price of $415K. Yowza.These were recently finishedThe price

Two summers ago we told you that a Seattle man and wife that founded Rakumi Arts International, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting African arts and culture, had relocated to Philly, and planned to return a former corner retail spot at 26th & Poplar back from residential use into a coffee shop.The

If you are driving into Philly from points west, one of the major elements you see along that drive as you near the city is Kelly Drive or Boathouse row. They're both part of Fairmount Park, which runs along both sides of the river, beginning around East Falls, and is

After many years at 23rd & Fairmount, a neighborhood grocer is out and Italian is in. A new proposal for a BYOB Italian restaurant at the site of the former Garden Fresh which closed last fall, points to the changing tide in Fairmount, where it's continuing to get more expensive

The blocks of Fairmount Avenue closest to the Art Museum have been developed for some time, but property owners are continuing to maintain and improve their buildings. At 2413 Fairmount Ave., a duplex is currently undergoing some minor exterior renovations.2413 Fairmount Ave.If you look at the sales data for some