In Society Hill

The northeast corner of 5th & Gaskill in Society Hill does not appear to warrant much consideration at first glance.   The red brick row homes here blend quietly (and unattractively) into the scenery just above South Street.  However, this lot has changed hands frequently and has been used for a wide

It was about a year and a half ago that we first told you about plans from PMC Property Group to renovate 312 Walnut St., also known as the Walnut Place building. Back then the property had been sitting vacant for years despite its prime location and handsome appearance. But the last eighteen

Sometimes in Philadelphia, it seems the world has turned upside down. According to the Daily News, residents gathered outside the Mother Bethel AME Church at 6th & Lombard last night for a vigil, praying that Historical Commission would change its mind on a project it recently approved. The project in question

Though the primary dish has changed considerably over the duration, 507 S. 6th St. has been a popular local eatery of some variety for well over a century now.  Its first notable occupant was Abe Levis, a Lithuanian who fled to America at age fourteen to avoid being drafted into the Czar’s

While you can debate the virtues of gambling dens in downtown Philadelphia until the cows come home, you can't argue with the fact that Sugarhouse is trying hard to make a name for itself outside the world of slot machines and blackjack. One such effort is the Sugarhouse Outdoor Summer

For over thirty years, the Artful Dodger made its home at the southwest corner of 2nd & Pine, until closing its doors last November. This space, located at the top of Headhouse Square, clearly has plenty of history, apparently serving as barracks for the Continental Marines way back when, according to

A couple of weeks ago, we gave you the good news that Lorenzo and Sons Pizza would soon be making its glorious and greasy return to the late-night South Street scene. You may recall, the business near 3rd & South was lost in a fire last summer, leaving after-hours revelers

The excellent and adorable Lil' Pop Shop hasn't even been open for a year in its West Philly digs, and is already eyeing a second location. According to Michael Klein, the store, which sells artisanal popsicles made from fresh and local ingredients, will soon be taking over 534 S. 4th

Last summer, a fire destroyed South Street pizza shop Lorenzo's, famous for large slices late at night with a side of surly service. Back in November, we told you that repairs were ongoing at the shop, and in the months since, renovations have slowly continued along.

As you can see, the new

Today, we have a couple of non-updates on projects we've been eyeing at the intersection of 6th & Lombard. Looking at the southeast corner, we see some improvements over, say, a year ago.

As you can see, the property one off the corner has been demolished and rebuilt, which we last