Starbucks to Open a Premium Store in Fishtown
A coffee war is about to brew in Fishtown. I have it on solid (coffee) grounds that sometime this year, Starbucks plans to bring a branch of its new premium store — called Reserve — to the hot neighborhood, which is largely free of chain retailers and restaurants. Will Moscowitch of MSC Retail confirmed the […]
A coffee war is about to brew in Fishtown. I have it on solid (coffee) grounds that sometime this year, Starbucks plans to bring a branch of its new premium store — called Reserve — to the...
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Nice Progress For Penn Treaty Metals Project
With every year that passes, Frankford Avenue continues its evolution from a commercial corridor with a heavy dose of industrial use to a commercial corridor dominated by mixed-use and retail.
With every year that passes, Frankford Avenue continues its evolution from a commercial corridor with a heavy dose of industrial use to a commercial corridor dominated by mixed-use and retail.
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10 Most Affordable Homes in Francisville
Looking for a new place? You’ll find plenty of them in this neighborhood where new and recently built homes abound. Some years back, Francisville Neighborhood Development Corporation head Penelope Giles was quoted as saying one of the aims her organization had was to put William Penn’s vineyard on the map. Another of its goals was to create an economically […]
Looking for a new place? You’ll find plenty of them in this neighborhood where new and recently built homes abound. Some years back, Francisville Neighborhood Development Corporation head Penelope Giles was quoted as saying one of the aims her organization had...
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Another Project Underway on the 1500 Block of Ridge
It’s been a few months since we were here, so of course it’s time to revisit Ridge Avenue in Francisville with info about some new development. We found ourselves in the area the other day and a relatively new pile of bricks suddenly caught our gaze. Until somewhat recently, there was a junky looking two-story warehouse at 1521 […]
It’s been a few months since we were here, so of course it’s time to revisit Ridge Avenue in Francisville with info about some new development. We found ourselves in the area the other day and a relatively new...
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Penn Treaty Metals Project Proceeding on Frankford Avenue
Last summer, developers came to the community with plans to redevelop the large parcel at 1405 Frankford Ave., the longtime home of Penn Treaty Metals. By right, the developers could have built a mixed-use project with 30 units and no parking, but they instead proposed 32 units and 16 parking spaces. Full Article on OFC Realty […]
Last summer, developers came to the community with plans to redevelop the large parcel at 1405 Frankford Ave., the longtime home of Penn Treaty Metals. By right, the developers could have built a mixed-use project with 30 units...
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Taking the Temperature of Philadelphia Retail Outside Center City
When people discuss retail in Philadelphia, the conversation always begins, and nearly often ends, with Center City. Not only is it the only place in the city with high-street retail, its Gallery renovation project right by East Market is also the biggest upcoming project in the area. But Philly’s a big city, so how healthy […]
When people discuss retail in Philadelphia, the conversation always begins, and nearly often ends, with Center City. Not only is it the only place in the city with high-street retail, its Gallery renovation project right by East...
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Another Building for the 1500 Block of Ridge Avenue
We’ve drawn your attention to Ridge Avenue several times over the last few years, as developers have built new buildings on properties that were sitting vacant and/or blighted for as long as anyone could remember. A fine example of this phenomenon can be found at 1526-30 Ridge Ave., where developers tore down three eyesores and are now in […]
We’ve drawn your attention to Ridge Avenue several times over the last few years, as developers have built new buildings on properties that were sitting vacant and/or blighted for as long as anyone could remember. A fine...
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Rendering of an Upcoming Ridge Avenue Project
About a month ago, we asked you to direct your attention to the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue, where two projects were moving forward and another will soon follow at the corner of 16th & Ridge. Trinity Realty Companies, the developer for 1526-30 Ridge Ave. saw the post and reached out to us, sharing a drawing of the building […]
About a month ago, we asked you to direct your attention to the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue, where two projects were moving forward and another will soon follow at the corner of 16th & Ridge. Trinity Realty Companies,...
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More Projects Coming to Ridge Avenue
The incredible transformation of Ridge Avenue is Francisville is probably one of the biggest development stories in town over the last few years, but somehow it seems like it’s been flying under the radar. Many decades back, Ridge Avenue functioned as a neighborhood commercial corridor, creating an environment where residents were able to fulfill virtually […]
The incredible transformation of Ridge Avenue is Francisville is probably one of the biggest development stories in town over the last few years, but somehow it seems like it’s been flying under the radar. Many decades back,...
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