In Washington Square West

Sometimes we wax nostalgic on Naked Philly, when a listing, neighborhood, or random thought triggers a rush in our ever-active brain. That's just what happened when we came across a listing for a spot that basically screams bachelor pad. And while we never did have a bachelor pad of our

You may have already heard about the plans, but we're going to be the ones to ride the coattails this time: there's a new update for 708 Sansom St., better known as the Jewelers' Row tower. This has been a long contentious project, with demolition, redesigns, a new developer, and

Every time we make our way through Wash West, we can't help but imagine ourselves out on the quaint streets in this central and walkable neighborhood. And today, we visit two sites here that are about a block apart: one where things are seemingly delayed, one that is happily charging

When we were checking out a candy apple red tower the other day, we couldn't help but get distracted by the foreground of one of our photos, where yet another exciting project is even further along.That's right, we are referring to the 412-unit Jessup House that is going up at

What better way to get 2024 kickstarted than by referencing a hit from a UK reggae band that was released 41 years ago? We're not sure, but we do know that there are indeed some new red lines reaching into the sky at 210 S. 12th St. in Washington Square

Like many of you, we are a bit numb thanks to the heartbreaking end of the Phillies season last night. But how about a big ol' support blanket of development? Thankfully, a brand-new proposal for 708 Sansom St. definitely gives us a much-needed feeling of hygge. Sitting in the middle

Open since 1998, the Alexander Inn is a lovely staple of the Philadelphia hotel scene. This 48-room spot sits in the heart of the Gayborhood/Washington Square West, with its classic design and premier location absolutely oozing with charm. But as this area has seen more development, it was almost inevitable

If you haven't been by lately, the famous rainbow crosswalk at 13th & Locust in the heart of the Gayborhood has been repainted. Or more accurately, has been re-thermoplasticed, as the faded walkway has received a vibrant upgrade. With a mural and gorgeous architecture, this photo from a recent article

123 S. 12th St., despite its Sesame Street-sounding address, is growing up rapidly after we last stopped over back in August. But me oh my, the scene sure is different here just five months later. Formerly a parking garage, this project (now called Jessup House, thanks to the sliver of

When Midwood purchased the former 12th Street Gym in 2018, people were understandably fired up about the situation. Not only had the building at 204 S. 12th St. served as a fixture in the community for over three decades, but it also functioned as a canvas for a gorgeous Gloria