In South West Philadelphia

A reader tipped us off about a building under construction in Southwest Philly close to Baltimore Avenue, and we have a feeling that projects like this are going to become an increasingly common feature on this here blog. A few months ago, we brought a new triplex to your attention

A reader tipped us off the other day about construction on the 900 block of S. Saint Bernard Street, and since we'd never visited said block we figured it was worth it to make the trip. It's a pretty sweet block, dominated by twins that have been fairly well maintained.

We've been ringing the bell for Baltimore Avenue for years, regularly telling you about new businesses opening up farther and farther west on the corridor. Most recently, we told you about event space Petite Fete on the 5000 block of Baltimore Avenue, a business that opened in a long-vacant building

In general, the architecture in West Philadelphia puts architecture in the rest of Philadelphia to shame. We're particularly fond of the many Victorian homes with their colorful bays and expansive porches, but sometimes it's the unique stuff that catches our eye. Earlier today, we were zipping around the blocks just

Down on the much overlooked Woodland Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, some new development is making a mark on a slowly revitalizing corridor. Two lots are of interest today, and they are linked to each other because both were developed simultaneously by the same developer, HOW Properties. We last checked in

Sometimes developers invest and buy big, knowing that one project might not be very lucrative, but understanding that a new investment will help their other holdings nearby. Such is the case with Guy Laren and the Saint Peter's Church of Christ at 47th & Kingsessing. Earlier this spring, we shared

Improving access to Philadelphia's waterfronts has been like a mandate for the civic placemaking arm of the Nutter administration, and in neighborhoods across the city that mandate has been put into action. Recent examples include the now completed Schuylkill River Boardwalk. Or Race Street Pier, along the Delaware.Race Street PierBartram's Mile is

Renovations have begun on a 115-year-old church at 47th & Kingsessing that last year was slated for demolition.View of the former churchTwo years ago L&I had issued a 30-day repair or demolish notice, and last year, when the church was close to demolition, a neighborhood response led to the St.

Recently, when we had a craving for a delicious baguette, we made our way over to Four Worlds Bakery, near the corner of 47th & Woodland. When we walked out the door, we spotted three buildings currently under construction on 47th Street. Doing a little digging, we discovered that these