In Fishtown

Poring over the zoning dockets as we often do, we noticed a complicated list of variance requests for 2313 Frankford Ave., and quickly realized we were on to something huge. Pizza Brain, the planned concept for this space, has been getting quite a bit of buzz this year, and deservedly

A few months back, the Olde Richmond Civic Association heard a request to turn a motorcycle shop at E York and Cedar Sts. into a restaurant on the first floor with a vacant space next door. From what we understand, the applicant, Samantha Maguire, received approval at ORCA and went

Hot Potato Cafe, whose slogan was "Where Philly Comes to Eat Potatoes!," was best known for being featured on Gordon Ramsey's show, Kitchen Nightmares, in January 2009, only to shut their doors less than two years later.

A liquor license application was spotted their old space this week at 529 E. Girard

Olde Richmond appears to be gaining a new music recording studio, according to a recent application for zoning variance via the ZBA. A corner location at 2634-36 E Cumberland St, just off Aramingo Avenue near the Port Richmond Shopping Center strip, currently houses Clayt's Auto Repair Center (previously

As most of our readers know, Fishtown and East Kensington are experiencing some of the highest rates of residential development in the city. After a delicious brew and pretzel at Frankford Hall, we decided to enjoy the twenty rainless minutes of the day with a stroll up Frankford Ave. As

We don't want to suggest that we support any one bank over another, but a resident of Earl St. in Fishtown definitely has disdain for one particular bank above all the rest.

While it's certainly this individual's right as a citizen to express their distaste for this large and powerful financial

This 2 year old house in Fishtown includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1600 sqft. of living space on a corner lot. First floor features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, and room for a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances,

This newly rehabbing home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms and almost 1700 sqft. of living space. Located on a corner lot, it gets plenty of light and air, and offers a non-standard layout compared to other row homes. Kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island. Living

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers over 1600 sqft. of living space, LEED certification, and a very modern sensibility. On the first floor you'll find a spacious living room with bamboo floors and a kitchen that features energy efficient stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, and quartz countertops. On the

Located on the 1700 block of Tulip St. in Fishtown, The Nine is a development of nine (shoulda guessed) new construction homes from a partnership of local developers, including one of the folks who brought us Memphis Flats. To this point, six homes have been built, with three more on