For as much as Fishtown has been a development hotbed over the last 10+ years, there are still spots that are due for some major changes. One such location is the southern end of Frankford Ave., which connects the heart of the neighborhood to the Delaware River Trail and beyond.

These days in University City, there's construction in every possible direction and for every type of project you can think of, from residential to lab to office. One of the major drivers of all of this action is the University of Pennsylvania, which has been inexorably building and renovating in

If you haven't been by lately, the famous rainbow crosswalk at 13th & Locust in the heart of the Gayborhood has been repainted. Or more accurately, has been re-thermoplasticed, as the faded walkway has received a vibrant upgrade. With a mural and gorgeous architecture, this photo from a recent article

Harriett's Bookshop at 258 E. Girard Ave. has quickly become a staple of the neighborhood - and the city. Opened by educator/business owner/activist Jeannine Cook literally weeks before the pandemic shut down the world in early 2020, this mission-driven shop - named after renowned abolitionist Harriet Tubman - rode those

Parkside is one of the best looking and positioned neighborhoods in West Philadelphia, fronting the verdant Fairmount Park with some of the best examples of Victorian architecture in the entire city. However, not every property on this stretch is a prototypical example of period-specific design. Unfortunately, there are several empty

It was just last week when we whisked you away to the heart of Germantown, where there was a proposal for a 148-unit project to rise on a former building materials site. Despite the upgrade over a mostly empty property, the community was not fond of the project, stating it

The construction at 1101 Chestnut St., taking up the whole northern side of the block between 11th & 12th Streets, has made the area a bit of a challenge to navigate for years, as the Jefferson University-affiliated Honickman Center took the place of a less than beautiful parking garage. We

We have found ourselves at the site of the former Festival Pier many, many, many times over the last year or so, as updates and progress in this rapidly developing area have kept us busy. A reminder, this project at 501 N. Columbus Blvd. will bring 470 units and 11

Germantown has quickly become a major development hotspot, as our recent article on a 148-unit proposal in the neighborhood would suggest. But wouldn't you know it, there are actually two other sizable projects proposed just a hop, skip, and a jump away from our last visit. The surface lots at

What can be said about the saga that is the redevelopment of the Painted Bride at 230 Vine St. in Old City that hasn't already been said? We were here about a year ago to give you updates on the court ruling which put the kibosh on plans for a