In West Philly

Hulkamania swept the World Wrestling Federation and the nation (yes, it swept the nation) in the early 80s when legendary actor (yes, legendary) and wrestler Hulk Hogan tossed opponents like the Iron Sheik as if they were bags of beer bottles and soda cans being sent out for recycling. Sidebar: It's interesting

Last week, we gave you the heads up about five triplexes coming to the corner of 34th St. & Haverford Ave., courtesy of Loonstyn Properties. Today, we're happy to present you with some elevations and renderings so you can have an idea of what the new properties will look like and

We've had so many posts on this site lately about beautiful ornate churches up for sale, it's starting to get a little weird. Today, for a change of pace, we have news about the restoration and preservation of a church. Nice.

You might say it's fitting that this roughly $16M, 15-year

A Philadelphia Speaks thread tipped us off about a new project in the works at 34th and Haverford Sts., on the site of a former gas station. Here's a look at what the corner used to look like, thanks to the magic of Google Maps Street View.

After the property sat

The voices of near neighbors have been heard in West Philadelphia, where an application for a take-out variance for a Subway at 4533 Baltimore Ave. has been rejected by the ZBA. The applicants have 30 days from the date of the Jan. 11 decision to appeal.

The potential sandwich shop instigated local neighbors

Philly’s foodie culture is on a roll. From New York Times articles praising its evolution, to celebrity chefs Garces, Vetri, and Solomonov, our City of Brotherly Love is overflowing with culinary love. And now, in West Philly, a culinary incubator is preparing a recipe to create jobs and expand our city’s growing gamut

Twice now, we've brought your attention to the 4000 block of Baring St.- first to 4001 and 4011 Baring St. which together account for 25 new residential units, and then to 4032 Baring St., a new triplex on the corner of Preston and Baring Sts.

Now, three more lots, 4006-10 Baring

It was supposed to relocate to its new home this fall, then maybe by the New Year. An email was sent to members and news posted online that it would happen on February 1st.

Now, the opening date for the new Mariposa Co-op site, at 4824 Baltimore Ave. in West Philly, has been moved

We came upon this ditty during a West Philly stroll this week. If you’re a cigar aficionado looking for a new place to find fine-rolled tobacco leaves, The Urban Traveler (UT) on Baltimore Ave. may soon be your new away-from-downtown spot of choice.

Located at 4832 Baltimore Ave. next to the

On Earth Day in 2003, UPenn became the nation’s largest nongovernmental purchaser of wind power when it doubled its annual purchase to 40 million kilowatt-hours (kWh). Since then, green innovations have become ever more prevalent in large-scale projects on the urban landscape, especially those involving large institutions.

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