In Brewerytown
Last week, we told you about Teaful Bliss relocating from 11th & Spring Garden to the corner of 28th & Cambridge, in Brewerytown. When we were up there snapping photos and grabbing a tasty cup of tea, we noticed a touch of new construction just down the block. If you
Read MoreAbout two years ago, we brought you the news that a new cafe, Teaful Bliss, would be opening at the corner of 11th & Spring Garden. This seemed to make a lot of sense to us, as the neighborhood to the north was experiencing a revival and the surrounding blocks
Read MoreIf you're ever at the corner of 30th & Cecil B. Moore, you'll quickly find yourself starting at an impressive and unusual building that's got an interesting history and some legitimate architectural significance. The Eastern building, as it's commonly referred to today, was built in 1922 by the Philadelphia Realty
Read MoreA thread on Philadelphia Speaks first tipped us off that a new brew pub could soon be coming to West Girard, but it was only after doing a little digging that we were able to find out the details. According to a representative from MMPartners, the new brew pub will
Read MoreSepta Bus Loop Improvement Project Finishes in Strawberry Mansion
14 October, 2013 | No Comments | BrewerytownPhilly has caught green fever. From Green2015 to Green City, Clean Waters, to green and stormwater improvements at schools and rec centers, the green movement has more than arrived. And late last month, SEPTA unveiled its first green roof with the completion of the $4M 33rd & Dauphin Bus Loop Improvement
Read MoreThat Didn’t Take Long: High Point Cafe Coming to Brewerytown
8 October, 2013 | No Comments | BrewerytownLess than two weeks ago, we told you that Mugshots had closed their doors at 2831 W. Girard Ave., representing a rare setback for this recently thriving section of Girard Avenue. At the time, we surmised that the space wouldn't sit vacant for long, but expressed doubt that another cafe would
Read MoreA Rare Blow for Girard Avenue as Mugshots Closes Its Doors
30 September, 2013 | No Comments | BrewerytownIn recent years, it seems it's all been peaches and Cream for Girard Avenue in Brewerytown. In the last couple of months alone, Rybrew and Shifty's Taco opened their doors to enthused and hungry crowds. Several buildings have also been renovated of late, with the notable example of a church being turned
Read MoreLast winter, we told you about 30 Baltz, a project from MM Partners to build an eight-unit building on the corner of 30th & Baltz (duh) and build two extra-wide single family homes on the block as well. One of the homes has been built already (and the photo we took was blurry,
Read MoreWe've passed by 2940 W. Thomson St. numerous times over the years, often wondering what purpose it once served and when it was last in use. Earlier this year, we noticed a 'For Sale' sign on the building, but never bothered to look into it, thinking it was snatched up
Read MoreMonths ago, we gave you the heads up that Girard Avenue in Brewerytown would soon be getting a new addition in the form of a second location from the folks who own Rybread. Well, last week, according to Foobooz, the new shop, dubbed Rybrew, opened its doors at 2816 W. Girard
Read More