In West Philly

We still remember our first time going to the Mann Center approximately a thousand years ago to see The Moody Blues with the parents. While "Nights in White Satin" was indeed a psychedelic masterpiece, what truly stood out was the amazing neighborhood surrounding Fairmount Park. Even as a kid, the

Please forgive us if we sound like a broken record, but Philadelphia's booming life sciences scene is seemingly ravenous for lab space. And coming out of nowhere, the largest of them all may be on the way. Towards the eastern edge of Drexel's campus directly next to the Armory, the

52nd & Market has long been a hub of activity, dating at least back to the building of the Market-Frankford Line and its station at this corner in the early 20th century. Just to the south, at 17-23 S. 52nd St., stands an unusually tall building for this location. Hidden

We admit it: we are a sucker for Mid-Century Modern architecture, and wish there was more of it in greater Center City. The former University Motor Inn, built right along the banks of the Schuylkill River at 600 S. University Ave., was a rare example, with its zig-zagging roof hovering

University City has solidified itself as one of the premier healthcare hubs in the country, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. New lab space at 38th & Chestnut will join other planned towers on the enormous uCity Square campus just a block to the north on Market. Further

University City has been on quite the roll these last few years, with Penn and Drexel continuing to sprawl while private developers build projects big and small, targeting students and professionals alike. Brandywine Realty's Schuylkill Yards project in conjunction with Drexel is in full swing near 30th Street Station and

There is wonderful architecture throughout our lovely city, and West Philly offers some of the best. With its famous front porches, grand Victorian homes, and grand institutional buildings, this area of the city certainly gives you a little bit of it all. St. Petri Evangelical German Lutheran Church at 838

Some huge news dropped last week about a big change coming to University City. A long-time staple at 3801 Chestnut St. near Penn’s campus looks like it will soon be on its way out. We were nearby recently to check out where Amy Guttman Hall will rise, and noted with

Having an Ivy League institution in your backyard can add a fun twist in the world of real estate, and the University of Pennsylvania is certainly no exception. With an endowment currently exceeding $20B, they have a few bucks to spend here and there and they aren’t bashful towards building

Last week, we were traveling up Lancaster Avenue to investigate a new project that's planned on the 4400 block. As we headed northwest on the corridor, a large vacant lot caught our eye on the 4100 block. We hadn't noticed the large lot at 4112 Lancaster Ave. previously - perhaps