History Introducing The “Mayor of Girard Avenue,” Larry Kane 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 ...
Architecture Unlisted Philadelphia: John Decker & Son 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 ...
Development J.T. Riley Lumberyard Yields To Mixed-Use Development 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 ...
Architecture Willis G. Hale, Is That You!?!?! 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 ...
Architecture Dual Five-Story Projects Signify Brewerytown’s Evolution 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 ...
Development With Johnny Brenda’s At 10, A Look Anew At Fishtown 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 ...
History Superstructure At 33rd In Thirds 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 ...
Development L&I To Owner Of Latest (Partially) Collapsed Building: Demolish Or Forfeit 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 ...
