In Society Hill

Two summers ago, Olive Restaurant opened its doors at 518 S. 3rd St., a space that housed Ava for some time. Earlier this year, the Mediterranean BYO closed its doors for good, and the property went on the market, originally for an asking price that approached $500K.

You can't argue with

A thread popped up on Philadelphia Speaks the other day, wherein someone posted that they had heard a rumor that a Trader Joe's could be taking over the Superfresh location at 5th & Spruce. This could certainly be a legit possibility or it could equally end up simply being a

If you've ever closed down the bar at Tattooed Mom or caught a show at the TLA, you've probably tasted the sweet, sweet nectar of a giant slice of Lorenzo and Sons Pizza on a hazy South Street night out. This Philadelphia landmark has been doing its thing for over

About a year ago, we first brought 540 and 542 Lombard St. to your attention, two blighted properties owned by nearby Mother Bethel AME. In a neighborhood like Society Hill, that two adjacent properties could sit vacant for years seemed inconceivable. A couple of months ago, we gave you the good

Last fall, we told you about 540 and 542 Lombard St., two surprisingly blighted properties across the street from Starr Garden Park. At the time, we also mentioned that Mother Bethel AME, a large and historic congregation just to the north of the properties, had owned these properties for almost

Last summer, we attended a Toll Bros. presentation, highlighting their plans for the long vacant Stamper Square/New Market site, in Society Hill. While that session was for information only, and no vote was taken at the time, we got the sense that the community generally supported this project, in contrast

We've wondered about the "Walnut Place" building at 312 Walnut St. for over a decade, confused about how a lovely building in a desirable location could sit vacant, with (almost definitely lead) paint peeling off its historic-looking window frames. Now, according to an article from the Philadelphia Business Journal, this

We've covered vacant commercial spaces on South Street ad nauseum, and today we have a spot of good news regarding a space we've never even brought to your attention. The northeast corner of 2nd and South Sts., just a block south of the Shambles, has been empty for years. Honestly,

Beginning Friday, May 11, the Shambles at Headhouse Square will be a regular host to an exciting gathering of regional vendors. Locally grown and handmade goods from food purveyors, craftsmen and artisans will be sold in the historic open air market every Friday evening from 3 – 9pm, with live

Ensconced in trees and spanning the entire city block between 6th and 7th Streets, on the south side of Lombard Street, is the festively colored playground and park called Starr Garden.  Entrances at the corner of 6th & Lombard open up into a cheerfully painted rec center, a jungle gym, a frequently-used basketball court