In Fishtown

In Fishtown, the Frankford Avenue commercial corridor is in the midst of a major upswing. Zoning applications have been popping up on different blocks for several years now, and the tide continues to swell. This spring that theme is continuing, particularly along the 1500 block.Current view of 1512-18 Frankford Ave.Developers appeared

Right near Girard Avenue, plans for another piece of infill development points to how builders continue to find locations for projects almost anywhere they can among the rapidly redeveloping residential rows of Fishtown.Last month, the Fishtown Neighbors Association supported developers' plans to build a new home with a garage at

At the end of last year, we told you about a couple of renovation efforts in Fishtown, on Sepviva Street. At 1836-38 Sepviva St., a stalled renovation of a former pickle factory was finally pushing forward. Next door, at 1834 Sepviva St., permits had been filed for a residential rehab.

We've had plenty to say about the growth of Frankford Avenue over the last several years, with construction and new businesses appearing up and down the corridor. Just last week, we told you about plans for a retail location for the Kensington Community Food Co-op where Frankford hits Lehigh Avenue.

If you've lived in the area for awhile, you surely remember that the 26th Precinct Police Station at the corner of Trenton & Dauphin was blighted and vacant for a really long time. Over the last few years, we covered the wonderful structure's reawakening and its conversion into apartments and a PFCU branch.In

Months ago on a snowy day, we saw a 'For Sale' sign affixed to an interesting building in Fishtown, and snapped a photo. We immediately forgot where this was, and with little additional information, we found ourselves at a loss.In the snowLast week, we were in the neighborhood and came

A little less than two years ago, the New Acropolis Restaurant closed its doors at the intersection of Frankford & Girard. At the time, it seemed like a mere formality that the space would quickly be filled, as this corner represents the nexus of two major corridors that have seen

East Girard Avenue has come a long way in recent years, but it's still a definite work in progress. Sure, new businesses keep joining the fray, like Sancho Pistolas a few months back or Pizzeria Beddia last year. And it's true that older buildings are turning over and getting fixed up,

Last summer, 131-33 Allen St. contained a vacant lot and an old stucco home. Now, despite the fact that the community didn't support the project, two new four-story homes have appeared.Two new homesThese homes are rising just a block off of the bottom of Frankford Avenue, and around the corner from

For years, a home has rotted a mere block away from Palmer Park, the burgeoning Frankford Avenue, and the excellent Steap & Grind. 14 E. Palmer St. was somewhat interesting looking from the outside, set back from the sidewalk with a little front yard, like a handful of other homes