In Rittenhouse

According to the agenda for next week's CCRA zoning meeting, an eleven home development is in the works at 1803-29 Lombard St., currently a surface parking lot.

A couple of meetings have already taken place regarding "Lombard Estates," and we've got the scoop thanks to a couple of insider sources. Noah

Heads & Tails Beauty Boutique has just recently opened in Rittenhouse at 265 S. 19th St., just south of Rittenhouse Square.  The beauty boutique replaced what was formerly Gayer Hair Pieces, maintaining a similar theme at this location, but with perhaps a more easily marketable name.  While some may assume, like

Free People has finally opened a storefront in its hometown. Taking over the old Newman Galleries space at 1625 Walnut St., the new Free People store has found a home nestled right alongside its parent company and precursor, Urban Outfitters. In the early 1970's, Dick Hayne and first wife Judy Wicks (yes, that Judy Wicks) opened

Perhaps you've driven past 2501 South St. in recent months and have noticed some construction activity at the site, behind a big red wall. Or maybe you've walked past on 25th St., or Naudain St., and noticed the new buildings that have sprung up in the past few months. In

A week ago, we wondered what new business would be taking over 1940 Pine St., a long-vacant commercial space. At the time, we speculated that a sandwich shop/cafe would likely be the new tenant, and even threw out a guess about who that tenant might be.

Turns out, we were way

Back in June, news broke that Shake Shack, the popular New York City (booo!) chain, was coming to 2000 Sansom St., an unfortunate looking corner property that's held multiple businesses over the years.

Sansom Cleaners, Silvio, Dom's Shoe Repair, and an Adult Book Store were the final tenants in this building.

Gourmet tacos anyone? After a successful run at its original Ocean City, N.J. boardwalk location, Pure Tacos is expanding to test its might in Philly.

The Center City Residents Association recently voted not to oppose Pure Taco’s application for an eat-in only restaurant with all food served on non-disposable ware at 1935 Chestnut St., but

What type of business is coming to 1940 Pine St.?

Home for years to Chris' Corner Books, a bookstore for the kiddies, this corner property was completely rehabbed a few years back. It's sat vacant ever since, but appears to be on the cusp of being occupied once more.

We're not exactly

Though you've probably already heard, Ted’s Montana Grill, located at Broad and Spruce Sts., closed about a month ago. The upscale grill was exposed back in March for having mice (one of the critters was conveniently near a street-side window when the Inside Edition's Rat Patrol was doing their investigating).

Via Uwishunu, we learned that venerable Plays and Players Theater Co. at 1714 Delancey Pl. is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary season.

To celebrate, Plays and Players is presenting a series of staged readings of shows that were part of their first season. The next show will be a reading of