Viking Mill artists blindsided as work begins to convert Kensington studios to luxury apartments
Tenants say they were abruptly told to move their studios and businesses — or face eviction.
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There’s a huge new neighborhood rising on the waterfront below Graffiti Pier
Phase one of Northbank has townhomes priced at $500k and up. Over 100 households have already moved in.
Say farewell to the Northern Liberties alien with big unnaturals, who chilled on a Second Street wall
RIP to the "big boob frog monster," Gen Z would've loved you
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As more development threatens, Chinatown is working to heal the concrete wound that split the neighborhood
The community's longstanding goal to cap the Vine Street Expressway now has official backing.
Divine Lorraine is now officially a Mint House hotel, but tenants feel pushed aside
The historic North Broad landmark's full transition to hotel is supposed to take a year to complete. Meanwhile, apartments are still advertised as available.
Who’s involved? What’s the timeline? All the details about the Sixers’ plan for a Center City arena
Called 76 Place, the stadium would be located above a public transit hub, and right next to Chinatown.
New survey floats three possible locations for a new Sixers arena
The agreement for Philly's basketball franchise to play at the Wells Fargo Center expires in less than a decade.
West Philly’s Memorial Garden is 19 years old — and deemed open for development
The community green space in Haddington was awarded to a Turn the Key developer with little notice or discussion. The Land Bank is now reconsidering its process.
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.
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on trial: What to know about the federal bribery case against the South Philly lawmaker
The charges relate to real estate dealings, and also involve his wife, consultant Dawn Chavous.
What to expect at LMNO, Stephen Starr’s new restaurant under the El
The Fishtown spot has lots of open air seating, plus a bookstore and art gallery.
After construction uncovers 19th century graves, developer pledges action — but neighbors want ‘clearer’ process
Northern Liberties community leaders learned about the burial ground at 5th and Spring Garden via social media.
Someone tore down the new tribute to LGBTQ activist Gloria Casarez within 48 hours
The building owner said they expected the artwork to remain up until at least the end of the month.
Down the block from the whitewashed mural, a colorful new Gloria Casarez tribute
Queer artist Tiff Urquhart eased her pain by installing a wheatpaste of the LGBTQ icon.
The unexpectedly short history of the Gloria Casarez mural, whitewashed from the Gayborhood
Developers have apologized for painting over the image of the groundbreaking LGBTQ activist.
Uncertain future for North Philly horse riding club, famous worldwide and beloved at home
New stables were completed right after “Concrete Cowboys” wrapped, but the animals' grazing pasture on Fletcher Street is slated for development.
Aldi on North Broad sets December 3 opening next to Divine Lorraine
Philly's pre-pandemic supermarket boom is slowly continuing to roll out.
DC developer proposes apartment towers, concert hall, water taxis for Penn’s Landing site eyed by Sixers
The winning bid for the coveted Delaware Riverfront parcel is expected to be revealed by the end of the month.
Would a Sixers arena work on the Philly waterfront? Here’s how other cities fared
Downtown sports stadiums are on the rise across the U.S.
Storm destroys Philly warehouse wall, splattering bricks across the street
The Strawberry Mansion building had been sitting vacant for a while.