In Washington Square West

Last summer, we told you that the Archdiocese had shuttered the Saint Peter Claver Center for Evangelization at 12th & Lombard and we speculated that a developer would soon purchase the building. When we contacted the Archdiocese, they indicated that the property was still in their possession but told us that they would

The murals of Philadelphia cover so many themes, it's impossible to list them all off the top of your head. Some murals honor historical figures, others pay tribute to neighborhood icons, and some make obscure or direct references to community history. Some murals are serious, others are more whimsical. Some

Have you always wanted to live in the Washington Square West neighborhood but you've never been able to find the right home for you? Do you have many millions of dollars and a craving for new construction? Would you also dig on the idea of building a dream home for

Last summer, Pearl Properties purchased three buildings on the northeast corner of Broad & Locust, resulting in the closing of Varalli restaurant after twenty-five years in business. Upstairs, Perch Pub remained open, though an Inquirer story indicated that it too could close by the spring of 2016 (which despite the temperature

Broad & Walnut was a wonderful location for Robinson Luggage for almost 30 years, but ultimately competition from the internet put them out of business in 2013. Earlier this year, news broke that Wawa would be opening in the space previously occupied by the luggage store, breaking their recent pattern

When we checked in on repairs to the wooden Camac Street the other day, we noticed that 1222 Locust St., the former Lincoln Apartments building, is under heavy construction. It's been over a year since our last visit to this property, at visit that was spurred by a construction fence

With all its history, the streets of Philadelphia are literally a treasure trove of hidden instances of awesome. And you can count the historical 200 block of S. Camac St. as one of those awesome treasures. Years ago, we told you about this block, which is the only one in

Recently, we heard from a reader, wondering about the former church at the corner of 12th & Lombard. They noticed that the planters have disappeared and there's a lockbox on the door.Former churchView from another angleThe building was previously home to the Saint Peter Claver Center for Evangelization until the

The Society Hill Playhouse has been an important piece of the Philadelphia theatre scene since it was established way back in 1960. But earlier today, we learned that this institution may soon show its final performance and new condo buildings will take its place.Society Hill PlayhouseThis morning, a reader emailed

Back in 2011, when the Southstar Lofts project was still just a twinkle in Carl Dranoff's eye, we brought 1323-25 South St. to your attention, lamenting its blighted condition. At the time, we gave you all the details on the property, which has been owned by a gentleman named Donald