April 14, 2014
A gaggle of futuristic digital signage might soon be its their way to Center City. Catalyst Outdoors has drafted legislation that would create a “digital district” of “urban experiential displays,” or UEDs. This is, as close as I can guess, fancy developer-speak for “really fancy 3D billboards.” Natalie Kostelni, Catalyst rep, cheerily informed press late last week that the signs […]
April 12, 2014
428-40 N 13th St 6C, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Asking $379,000 Stunning, bi-level 2 bed, 2 bath corner unit with PARKING located in a former garment factory in the Loft District. This meticulously renovated, 100% custom, top floor loft features breathtaking city exposures facing North and East, high ceilings, exposed ducts, exposed joists, beautiful hardwood flooring, exceptionally appointed living and entertaining […]
April 11, 2014
Big changes are coming for the vermin-infested, asbestos-plagued old YWCA annex at 20th and Chestnut. The building, built in the 50s and vacant for over a decade, has long vexed locals with its thriving populations of rats and pigeons. Continuing with the promising trend of revitalization in the periphery of Rittenhouse Square, however, the annex is being treated to a […]
April 10, 2014
808 E. Gravers Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Just Sold: $530,000 Classic brick Colonial on one of Wyndmoor’s most desirable streets. Features include: two story entry foyer with turned staircase, large formal Living Rm w FP & picture windows overlooking rear Gardens, Formal Dining Rm w French Drs to covered & screened rear Patio, beautifully redone gourmet Kitchen, with Granite, Stainless […]
April 10, 2014
1728 S. 5th, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Just Listed: $379,900 CORNER UNIT, New Construction 3bed/2.5bath home w/ high end finishes and HUGE ROOFDECK in Pennsport! First Floor open living room, dining room and kitchen with access to rear yard. Second Floor features 2 bedrooms, laundry room and full bath. Third floor houses master suite complete with large master bath and walk […]
April 9, 2014
True confession time: I’m a redditor. Self-styled as “the front page of the internet,” reddit is a little bit social media, a little bit news, a little bit entertainment… and a whole lot of time-suck. We have a love-hate relationship, reddit and me. The culture there is pretty bro-tastic and more than a little neckbeardy, but if you can tolerate […]
April 8, 2014
City planners have long dreamt of doing something grand with the old Reading Viaduct. It’s as much a matter of logic as aesthetics: the decaying raised track of the Reading Railroad (yep, that one) is an eyesore and a magnet for crime. The best idea for the railway is one that most people wouldn’t have dreamt of, let alone considered […]
April 7, 2014
Movin’ on up… to the west side. To that de-luxe apartment penthouse in the sky! This Rittenhouse Square stunner is located at 111 S 15th St #P301, in the gorgeous, exclusive Packard Grande building. At almost 2,600 square feet, this 2 bed / 2.5 bath dream home offers ample room to work, play, and entertain. A condo conversion in a […]
April 4, 2014
“A passion for fashion.” It’s a tired and trite cliche, but Andrea Chila is giving it the kiss of life at Pileggi Boutique. Sure, you could stroll over to the Shops at Liberty and browse safe, mainstream mall couture at J.Crew, LOFT, or Express… but some Philly fashionistas like to go above and beyond. Not for them are the conservative, […]