In Francisville

Over the last month, we've wrote a few times about the signage saga of Reyes Grocery, in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. The other day, we were meandering around Francisville, and noticed some new signage at Papi Grocery, at 20th & Parrish. We've actually talked about this corner before, as a

Kayuh Bicycles is a not-even-two-month-old bike shop at 1900 W. Girard Ave. with an interesting mission and history. Owner Izzat Rahman originates from Malaysia, and he and a partner were finalists in the Fox School of Business Be Your Own Boss Bowl Competition in 2011. Their concept was to offer refurbished

Last week, when we were snapping photos of demolition in preparation for the massive MJL development at 19th and Poplar Sts., we noticed 878 N 19th St., a gorgeous old brownstone that's gotten some unfortunate plastic surgery in recent years.

We thought that perhaps this resulted from damage caused by the

In January, Michael Loonstyn of MJL Properties (the guy who did the condo conversion of the Calvary Church) went before the ZBA requesting a number of variances for 831-53 N 19th St., just south of the bustling corner of 19th & Poplar. The large development will include, as we read the

According to a zoning application that went before the ZBA yesterday, three duplexes should soon be on the way for 1834-38 Poplar St., in Francisville. These three lots, which have been vacant for some time, were acquired by developer Mark Adams (not to be confused with Adams Mark) over the

A couple of weeks back, we told you about two new homes, with a garage in the middle, coming to the hidden 800 block of Opal St., in Francisville. Here, check out the foundations being dug as of last week:

Next to these homes, in case you forgot, is newish and

A reader tipped us off about some construction activity on a hidden street in Francisville, the 800 block of Opal Street. Running for just one block between Parrish and Poplar Streets, hardly anyone would know about this quasi-alley if not for the fact that it bisects the totally adorable Ogden

Last Fall, we brought the Spring Arts Condos to your attention, at the corner of 12th and Green Streets, across the street from the Institute. These four new construction units have not sold as of yet, and are still listed for sale, priced between $275K and $285K. When we first

A reader checked in, wondering about some workers going in and out of 731 N 20th St., in Francisville. We did a little investigating, and were a little surprised about what we found.

This home is located on an unusual block. Five homes on this street are owned by PHA, all

As the saga of the Divine Lorraine comes perhaps closer to its finale (or is it yet another stutter step?), the redevelopment of North Broad could become a top priority for city planners, architects, developers, civic activists and more.

One wonderful (albeit temporary) use of a long vacant lot just west