In Brewerytown
We've had our eye on the northeast corner of 26th & Poplar for some time, and now it appears that the property is finally getting redeveloped in earnest.We first visited the property a little over two years ago, when we noticed that the owners had pulled permits to add roof
Read MoreWe didn't even know where to find the 1200 block of N. Etting Street as recently as February, yet a few days ago, we visited the block for the third time this year. A couple of readers had tipped us off about some heretofore unnoticed construction in the area so
Read MoreA reader tipped us off the other day about some impending construction on the 1200 block of N. 25th St. and we couldn't shake the feeling we'd visited the block before. But we couldn't quite figure out when or why. Looking at the Google Street View of the block from
Read MoreApartment Building In The Works Across From Girard College
27 October, 2016 | No Comments | BrewerytownThere's a neighbor in Brewerytown that's been helping us out tremendously in recent weeks, pointing us in the direction of just about every project in the neighborhood. Today we'll direct your attention toward one of the many projects he's brought to our attention, this time across the street from Girard
Read MoreSome More Details on 27th Street Projects, Including Renderings!
25 October, 2016 | No Comments | BrewerytownA little over a week ago, we shared news about two large projects on the horizon for the east side of the 1200 block of N. 27th St., just around the corner from the improving Girard Avenue commercial corridor and across the street from the church-turned apartments North Abbey project.
Read MoreA reader tipped us off about three buildings currently under construction at 2337-41 W. Thompson St. on the Brewerytown/Sharswood border, and we had a funny feeling we'd been to this block once before. And it just so happens that we have been here! A couple years back, we covered some
Read MoreWe last checked in on the 1200 block of N. 27th St. a little over a year ago, noting that a new duplex was under construction at 1210 N. 27th St., next door to the North Abbey residential conversion at 27th & Girard. While the renovated church to the south
Read MorePair Of Homes Planned For Deep Lots on Brewerytown Border
19 September, 2016 | No Comments | BrewerytownIn the interest of hearing about projects happening all over the city, we subscribe to just about every community group's newsletter. A recent email from the Fairmount Civic Association revealed info about an upcoming project for 903-905 N. 30th St. even though the property is technically just outside of the
Read MoreToday we decided to do some work at The Monkey & The Elephant Cafe in Brewerytown, and we did a quick run around the neighborhood before sitting down to pen our next screed. Twas a good thing we did, as we noticed some construction activity on the northeast corner of 31st
Read MoreNot only is Rybrew a great place to grab a tasty sandwich and a beer, but it's also a great place to get work done if, like us, you're a blogger about town. Looking out the front of this business on the 2800 block of W. Girard Ave., we see
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