In Francisville

We woke up today feeling rather depressed. And when we're feeling down, we find that the best way to get past it is with a distraction, ideally some kind of project. If you're in the same boat, might we offer up 839 N. 20th St. as the distraction the doctor

A little less than a month ago, we told you that the vacant former church at 1734 Ridge Ave. would soon be demolished, but we didn't know for sure what would rise in its place. A reader tipped us off, having attended a community meeting last week where Loonstyn Properties

For those living in Francisville, it isn't news that the eastern side of the 700 block of 20th Street is a mess, architecturally speaking. A handful of hundred year old homes are still standing on this block and those homes are owned by PHA and go all the way up to the

When we spied a 'For Sale By Owner' sign at the New Macedonia Church at 875 Corinthian Ave. this past spring, we called the number to arrange a tour to see what the property had to offer. Having redevelopment in mind, we considered the possibilities for the property, including reuse or

15th Street in Francisville has seen all kinds of changes over the last few years, with numerous vacant lots turning over as developers have built new homes and apartment buildings. But there's still plenty of vacant land remaining, so opportunities remain for additional construction. About half a year ago, we

We've said numerous times over the last few years that Ridge Avenue is on the rise, and you can find two fine examples of this situation on the 1700 block. The most obvious change to the status quo is at 1731 Ridge Ave., where a new building is under construction

Our boy William Penn laid out a sweet city, with the downtown grid creating predictability with right angles and numbered streets. But as you're surely well aware, that grid starts to break down as you head out of the middle of town, and much of that wonderful predictability starts to

Would you be able to find Leland Street on a map? We'll give you a hint, it's in Francisville. Give up? We don't blame you.Leland Street runs for just over a block in Francisville, starting at Wylie Street and ending forever at Ginnodo Street. According to public record, Leland Street

About a month ago, we asked you to direct your attention to the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue, where two projects were moving forward and another will soon follow at the corner of 16th & Ridge. Trinity Realty Companies, the developer for 1526-30 Ridge Ave. saw the post and reached

We haven't been to the 800 block of Opal Street for a few years, not since developers built two homes and a garage that were inspired by the Schmidt’s carriage house on nearby Cambridge Street. Designed by David Traub Architects, these homes are quite a bit more traditional looking than the standard new construction you