Fishtown waits on ZBA about Thompson St. housing
The city’s ZBA is deciding whether to grant variances for a proposed housing development at this lot at Thompson and Lee streets. Neighbors have...
Will new ‘NY-Style’ lofts connect Fishtown and Northern Liberties?
An artist’s rendering of the 178. W. Huntingdon St. apartment complex. COURTESY OF SHOVEL READY, LLCThe project manager of an in-construction apartment complex — once advertised as...
New life for 100-year-old Fishtown police station
The former 26th District Police District building, at Dauphin Street and Trenton Avenue. Some tenants have recently moved into the new apartments. SAM NEWHOUSE...
IN BRIEF: Clowning around at the Richmond Library
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RICHMOND LIBRARYMore than 120 people visited the Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., on Jan. 31 to see clowns from the Ringling...
The eyesore next door
The blighted property on the 3400 Block of Edgemont St., PHOTO COURTESY OF JANINE BOSANCICThe River Wards, like many parts of Philadelphia, are unfortunately plagued...
In deed fraud arrests, one victim has near-NoLibs properties
Following four arrests in a three-year-long investigation into deed fraud, one victim, a Philly man with properties just outside Northern Liberties, shares his story.It was...