Developer Targets Asian Shopping Center In Next Battle For Washington Avenue
Hoa Binh Plaza at 16th Street and Washington Avenue has been a shopping and community hub for Vietnamese and Cambodian immigrants for nearly 30 years. As real estate acquisition heats up west of Broad Street, a developer plans to raze the complex for new residential construction. Kimberly Haas has the news > more
Homeowners Pay The Price When New Construction Damages Neighboring Rows
Owners of row houses are left with little recourse when demolition and new construction causes structural damage to their homes. Starr Herr-Cardillo takes a look at a growing citywide problem > more
Historic Designation Committee To Consider West Philly District, Institute For Colored Youth, And Churches
Starr Herr-Cardillo has the details on local register nominations up for consideration at the April meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's Designation Committee > more
Game Over For 70s-era Stadium Hotel In South Philly
The old Hilton Inn on Packer Avenue makes way for Philly's next casino. Michael Bixler has the story > more
Unlisted Philadelphia: Banca Bozzelli
Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a priceless Italian-American landmark in the heart of Bella Vista. > more
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