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Victims of 2023 Port Richmond Explosion File Lawsuits Against PGW, PECO, and City

Victims of the catastrophic New Year’s Day 2023 explosion in Port Richmond are suing Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), PECO, the city, and contractors, alleging negligence led to the tragedy.  The...

Fishtown’s Front Street Transformed by Building Development

Front Street in Fishtown, Philadelphia, is undergoing a significant transformation as a building boom reshapes the area beneath the iconic Market-Frankford elevated rail line.  The 1.1-mile stretch between the Girard...

Port Richmond’s Engine 6 Returns to Service After 16 Years

Port Richmond’s Engine 6 fire station officially returned to service on Thursday, January 9, 2025, after being closed for 16 years.  The reopening was made...

Construction Delayed at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties

Construction remains stalled at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia.  A recent site visit revealed no progress on the new building...

Tacony Street Traffic Disruptions Expected Amid Major Bridge Construction

Philadelphia drivers should brace for temporary closures of Tacony Street this January as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advances work on a critical...

Philly Jazz Scene Grows with Black Squirrel and Cellar Dog

Philadelphia’s jazz culture has deepened with the arrival of two new venues, Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown and Cellar Dog in Center City.  The venues...

Shake Shack Opens New Fishtown Location in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood is buzzing with excitement as Shake Shack prepares to open its doors at 1359 Frankford Ave.  This highly anticipated event is a...

Future Days Beer Co. Brings Bold Brews to Northern Liberties

Future Days Beer Co., a new opening in Northern Liberties, has officially opened at 433 Fairmount Ave., revitalizing a long-vacant carriage house into a...
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