Posts tagged with Divine Lorraine

Last Updated: May. 06, 2016 · 10:31 a.m.

The Divine Lorraine is now a hot spot for political fundraisers — 3 were held there just last week

A year after being lit up for the first time in decades, the Divine Lorraine sign appears to need repairs

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How social media creates new Philly tourist hotspots

In pre-Instagram times, Magic Gardens was seeing about 300 visitors a week; it now sees that many a day.

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Eric Blumenfeld standing in an area of the Divine Lorraine he wants to be a restaurant next year.

Divine Lorraine developer Eric Blumenfeld is still hustling to save North Broad

The developer envisions doubling the number of upscale eateries in the area; his flagship property is a third full and reeks of weed.

Divine Lorraine rentals have slowed way down

It's more than half empty, and only nine apartments have been filled since February.

International Peace Mission, which famously ran the Divine Lorraine, loses its leader: Mother Divine has died

About half of the Divine Lorraine apartments are leased; an open house is scheduled next week for the rest

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The Divine Lorraine apartments are (almost) move-in ready

Developer Eric Blumenfeld on seeing the once-famous hotel crumble a few years ago: 'It hurt my soul.'

Here’s a look inside the Divine Lorraine, which is supposed to be ready later this year

There’s a Divine Lorraine open house on Wednesday

Some Divine Lorraine apartments should be ready by November, and you can already start leasing them

Divine Lorraine developer on the state of repairs: ‘We’re really in a groove now’

Plumbing, electric and window work are underway at the North Broad Street landmark, with a possible November move-in date set.

The sign is back at the Divine Lorraine…and there’s a person on top of the sign

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Thanks to Divine Lorraine and similar upcoming developments, N. Broad Street is getting a long-awaited makeover

The Divine Lorraine’s sign is back, better and brighter than ever

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The Buery Building at 3701 N. Broad Street.

Abandoned Philly: 10 of the city’s most distinctive empty buildings

Philadelphia may be in the midst of a well publicized renaissance, but walk just a few blocks even in Center City and you're bound to spot abandoned buildings.