As we made our way down Chestnut Street and through Spruce Hill after our recent West Philly excursion, even we couldn't believe the incredible amount of construction taking place. It was less than a year ago that we checked in on several projects wrapping up along this stretch at the
Read MoreSansom Street, at least through much of Center City, is one of the more unusual roads we can think of. Part street, part alley, part hidden gem, this is one of the few streets in the heart of Philly where you feel like you can really disappear. Sometimes that's in
Read MoreThough not necessarily a place you want to walk around and take in the views, the Port of Philadelphia has been a key part of the city's economy for over 300 years. Sitting on the southeastern side of the city adjacent to the Navy Yard, this industrial area is rapidly
Read MoreWe've mentioned this perhaps a few times before, but the Roxborough neighborhood has recently found itself to be quite the development hotbed. Let's add 5001 Umbria St. to the list of properties that are undergoing big transformations. For many years, Mel's Kitchen and Catering made their home here in a
Read MoreFor anyone who has had a late night/early morning in the Rittenhouse neighborhood and had a hankering for a quick snack when other options were closed, you may be familiar with 2301-11 Walnut St., which is home to a 24-hour Rite Aid. This set-up always struck us as odd, with
Read MoreIt was barely over a month ago when we told you about 500 S. Broad St. and the big plans in store. Earlier this year, we speculated that a Virgin Hotel may be part of a multi-tower proposal on this almost full city block, but plans have since shifted to
Read MoreWe were out exploring West Philly the other day and kept thinking "Philly in the '60s" as we made our way to 60th Street and beyond on our journey. While there was plenty happening in the present day as we crossed the city, we couldn't stop thinking of Arctic Records,
Read MoreIf you've strolled around Manayunk at any point over the last couple decades, you surely understand how the neighborhood feels pretty packed. Just typing that last sentence leads to flashbacks of trying to find parking at night along snowy, hilly roads where there seemed to be an endless parade of
Read MoreIt would be difficult not to notice the amazing amount of construction taking place towards the western edge of University City. Numerous project of all shapes and sizes are adding hundreds upon hundreds of units along the main corridors as you head deeper into West Philly. We now know of
Read MoreIf you've been reading Naked Philly for a while, you know we like to check in on the Sixers from time to time (or as often as possible). After an April Fool's tease, we reported on a potential waterfront arena for the Sixers at Penn's Landing two summers ago. In
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