In Fishtown

Fishtown, Fishtown ― there's a lot a building going down in this area. And while it's not all large-scale or multi-unit, like plans for Moyer Court or the IceHouse project, a string of one-off projects are peppering the plate of revitalization in the riverwards. Today, we look at a pair of

An old bone colored bank building at the corner of Frankford & Girard is as much an institution at the intersection as Johnny Brendas. Soon, the former New Acropolis Restaurant space will be filled with cheesesteaks and milkshakes. But what of the last corner at Frankford & Girard? Surely, with

Over the past few months, several readers have asked if we knew anything about the plywood in the windows at 1310-12 Frankford Ave., next door to Bottle Bar East. Remember, we first profiled this building way back in 2011, noting the commercial space available for rent.Plywood instead of windows. From

East Girard continues to move forward. New businesses are opening, like the vet clinic we told you about earlier this week. And as the corridor continues to develop, the remaining vacant lots are getting bought up and new buildings are appearing. And there's at least one more on the way.

As Girard Avenue continues to grow with new retail locations filling in empty spots up and down the way, it seems the animals too are looking to get in on the fun. The Fishtown Neighbors Association recently supported plans for a veterinary clinic to open at 233-35 E. Girard Ave., close

Infill. Infill. Knock down the garage and put up a new building.That's a refrain it seems we're hearing at least once a month in Fishtown these days. The latest tune refers to plans to knock down a one-story garage at 958 Shackamaxon St. and in its place construct a four

Redevelopment in Fishtown has officially reached the border, as developers continue to look to build near Aramingo Ave., which is like a gateway of sorts to Northeast Philadelphia.Recently, Fishtown Neighbors Association supported developers plans' to create two lots from one and to build two single-family homes at 2618-22 E York St., a

Over two years ago, we visited the 400 block of Moyer Street in Fishtown and spied a partially demolished building that had once been used as a holding area for repossessed cars. We noted that the property owners had previously gotten approvals to build six duplexes and two single family

Just last week, we looked at a proposed project on the 1500 block of Frankford Avenue which would see the construction of fourteen new apartments and some new commercial space. Today, we look at another property up the block which should also soon see redevelopment.1500 block of Frankford Ave.Last month,

Bay windows are wonderful, in theory. They give homes a little extra square-footage, and they inject facades with extra personality. And they come in all shapes and sizes. In the past, we've taken a careful look at the bay window situations in Graduate Hospital and then again in Northern Liberties/Fishtown.