The Divine Lorraine is ending apartment leases as it turns into a ‘managed hotel property’
The historic building is on a fast-changing section of North Broad Street.
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The Daily coffee shop opens in the Divine Lorraine on North Broad
The cafe is the first of several entertainment concepts planned for the iconic landmark.
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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.
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.
16 things Philly can be proud of in 2016
What to tell your weird, out-of-town family members about our fair city.
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.'
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.
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.