Back in May, we told you with great excitement and a small amount of concern for our health that Federal Donuts would be opening a second location on the 1600 block of Sansom Street. Though we’ve been hearing that this new establishment would be opening its doors for the first time on Wednesday, we happened to be in the area today and were shocked and awed when… <gasp> there were customers inside.

Open for biz

Seems that the good folks at Federal Donuts II were going with a soft opening today, offering a lucky few the chance to enjoy some tasty tasty chicken before the official opening date. We were able to get our dirty mitts on a couple of hot donuts, which barely made it out the door before they were joyously consumed. Needless to say, we’ll be back for more really soon.

Across the street, The Sansom is progressing nicely. We originally told you about this project from Pearl Properties back in March.

Framing it out

Closer look

Six of the eight floors have been framed out thus far for this property which will eventually contain 104 apartments and commercial space on the first floor. One bedrooms start at $1,845, a reasonable price for a new construction rental in this location. According to the Pearl Properties Facebook page, completion is expected in the Spring of 2013.

Coming soon

For the sake of the future residents and their unbelievably easy access to Federal Donuts, we’re happy to add that there will be a gym in the building…