In South Philly

A couple of readers have reached out in recent weeks, asking if we knew the lowdown on the northwest corner of 18th & Latona. A rather unattractive three story building was torn down here about a month ago, and a zoning notice recently appeared on the construction fence. Looking at

A few months ago, we told you that local gem Valley Green Bank would be taking over a vacant commercial space on the northwest corner of Broad & Tasker. Most recently a WIC office, the building was originally constructed in the late 1960s as a Continental Bank branch. It continued in its original banking use through

The other day, a reader gave us the heads up about a couple of zoning notices they noticed at 1715 McKean St., but when we made our way over to check 'em out it was the building itself that really caught our attention. Have you ever seen this place in

As news of and plans for new projects along the waterfront continue to come to light, we often find ourselves wondering what other plans might exist for large and underused parcels situated along the Delaware River. Recently, a reader tipped us off to a proposal for a hotel and marketplace

Earlier this week, Hidden City announced the locations for their 2013 Festival, which will take place this coming summer. In the coming weeks, we'll not only give some more details on the festival itself, but also on some of the unique and interesting locales they've chosen to highlight. Today, we

Student-grown zucchinis and more may grow one day soon on the roof of South Philadelphia High School. That’s where an urban roof farm might be constructed as part of a master green plan for the 5.5 acre site that would be installed in phases. A drive to raise $26,300 through

If you're not a pro-wrestling fan or don't live nearby, you've probably never heard of the Asylum Arena at the corner of Swanson & Ritner in South Philly. Located pretty much under I95 and directly to the south of a former Forman Mills location, this old warehouse blends in with

Waaay back in November of 2011, we broke the news that the former home of Thomas Colace Co. at 19 E. Oregon Ave., was going to become an indoor adult amusement spot with bowling, arcade games, batting cages, and of course booze. A few commenters indicated that this was the brainchild of

Last week, PIDC, the citywide economic development agency and master developer of The Navy Yard, and Mayor Nutter celebrated a big milestone for the region: 10,000 employees at The Navy Yard. PIDC also took this opportunity to release the anticipated Master Plan Update, planned by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, with

The Delaware Valley Intelligence Center (DVIC) has been six years and $20M in the making. When it (hopefully) opens near 20th & Johnston this February (it was supposed to open years ago, though exactly when is unclear), it will house 130 employees and serve as an anti-terrorism hub. Or, that’s at least