In South Kensington

Back in November, we gave you the heads up about First Steel, a new Postgreen project at 1703-05 N. Howard St., in Kensington. At the time, this was still an empty lot, and the project was still in the planning stages. We were in the area a few days back,

On the other side of the tracks from Fishtown, 100-110 W Oxford St. sits vacant. Most recently occupied by Pieri Creations, a lamp design company, this site was home to the Quaker City Dye Works way back when. In later years, the buildings contained different companies, with a wool mill,

A 15-unit mixed income development in Norris Square on the site of the former St. Boniface Church at Diamond and Hancock Sts., demolished last year, is the center in a vortex of heated debate between local residents and Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sanchez.

Now that the City Planning Commission voted 5-2 last month to approve Sanchez’s recently drafted

In November, we told you about the most ambitious new construction project that we've seen to date in Kensington, a huge multi-unit project on the southwest corner of 2nd and Oxford Sts.

These two buildings were completed over the past few months, and almost all of the units have been rented.

A few months back, we told you about a new Middle Eastern place that's opening at 1939 Front St., near the Berks St. El Station. From the looks of the new awnings that have gone up, this place should be opening sooner rather than later. And it will serve juice!

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As the development in Northern Liberties seems to seep in all directions and inspire development projects in the Spring Garden/West Poplar/Spring Arts (we have some new info about this area coming soon) and Fishtown neighborhoods, the Norris Square Civic Association is playing its part in making progress for its community in Kensington.

It has plans

We've had our eye on this home for awhile, watching with interest as the unique-looking place has been under construction. Last month, 245 W. Jefferson St. went on the market, and is currently listed for $340K.

The home was constructed by Continuum Environments, LLC, who are referring to it as the

We were in the area and noticed some new windows on some old looking warehouse (or factory) buildings at 1639-43 N Hancock St. (half a block below Cecil B. Moore Ave.), in Kensington. Making certain that these windows haven't been there for years, we put on our two-years-ago glasses and took

We've had our eye on this construction site at 117 W Girard Ave. for a few months now, and haven't come any closer to knowing what's going on...

The property, which sits on a 14'x52' lot, was purchased by Selina Inc for $150K back in 2006. We can't find much info

We've passed by the Gretz Brewery at 1524 Germantown Ave. (basically at 4th and Oxford Sts.) many times over the years, admiring what remains of its glory, and lamenting its poor condition. This building, a link to Philadelphia's deep rooted brewing past, becomes more and more relevant as our brewing present continues