In Francisville, a sharp spike in real estate development has triggered displacement and a shift in demographics. But Larry Kane, a longtime resident and fixture of the neighborhood, isn’t going anywhere. Richelle Kota introduces us to one of North Philly’s most beloved residents

Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. With this installment, a kingly cornice in Brewerytown

Big development plans are in motion for the former site of J.T. Riley Lumberyard on East Girard Avenue. A leader of the lumber industry for over a century, the recently closed location in Northern Liberties-Fishtown will soon give way to modern apartments and retail space

At 1421 West Girard Avenue, an ornate and handsome three-story home stands amongst ornate and handsome brethren on both the local and national Registers of Historic Places—despite origins unknown. And yet, The Shadow Knows it’s got all the hallmarks of his favorite architect, Willis G. Hale

In Brewerytown, two new five-story projects across Girard Avenue from each other aim to ‘make a statement.’ Brad Maule previews the Braverman Building and Girard27

The time, it does fly. Johnny Brenda’s, a benchmark in the rebirth of Fishtown, turns 10 years old this week. Brad Maule, who’s spent a good bit of time hosting panels and hoisting pilsners during those years, looks into how JB’s has helped effect change in the neighborhood

Little fanfare accompanies the short trek between Fairmount Park’s East Park and Lemon Hill sections, but under your feet (or tires), the 33rd Street superstructure, including an unusual brick skew arch tunnel, is still doing the job it was created to do at the turn of the 20th Century

The owner of the building which partially collapsed on Girard Avenue over the weekend owes the city over $60,000 in back taxes on the property and those on either side of it. Christopher Mote checks in with L&I to see what happens next