It was barely a week ago that we were on the 1800 block of Chestnut St. in the heart of Rittenhouse to visit a building near Boyds that was sadly slated for demolition. We didn't know much about what was to come at the time, save for the fact that

Philly is no stranger to history, having served as a central location for many of the larger events of the Colonial days. One spot where plenty took place was the Tun Tavern, which had an outsized impact during its existence from 1686 to 1781. Originally sitting east of Front St.

We've said it before, but there is nothing quite like getting out on foot to truly experience the goings on in the city. Even familiar areas can be seen with new eyes when out for a stroll, which is exactly what occurred the other day at 27 N. 3rd St.

Bella Vista translates to "beautiful view," and it's abundantly clear to see why the neighborhood is named this when strolling through on a brilliant spring day. With the tree buds still exploding into their chartreuse glory, the neighborhood is indeed as pretty as a picture. This picture, at 825 Bainbridge

Whether you deem it Northern Liberties or Fishtown, we should all be able to agree at this juncture that the parking lots around Rivers Casino are a suboptimal use of space. These huge swathes of surface parking are never close to full, while also creating a pretty big chasm in

In late summer of last year, we were happy to tell you about a huge, $50-million grant which was slated to revamp Bartram Village, the public housing complex immediately next to Bartram's Garden and a host of other empty industrial sites and train tracks. Back then, the plans were only

Marshall St. in Northern Liberties has seen a wild transformation on the blocks between Girard Ave. and Poplar St. over the last decade. We visited this stretch in 2014, when the former commercial strip was seeing signs of redevelopment after years of disinvestment. When we returned in the summer of

The Keystone Mill has stood at 201 Leverington Ave. since 1887, when the shoddy mill - which was not poorly built, but manufactured rough wool from old fabric and rags - was built for the Johnston family (Fun fact: the original home for the family's mill was at the SE

It has been slightly over two years since we were at the NW corner of 13th & Bainbridge, when we told you about enlarged plans for a project that was slated to rise on a vacant lot. After plenty of back and forth, this city-owned parcel was finally approved to

Rittenhouse Square is jam-packed with amazing architecture, with the stately Boyd's building at 1818 Chestnut St. serving as an amazing example of the area's offerings. This grand clothing store has been operating here for nearly a century, serving as a vestige of the shopping habits of years past, hearkening back