Developers planning mixed-use project for Frankford Chocolate Factory at 21st and Washington

After sitting dormant for some time now, the Frankford Chocolate Factory at 21st and Washington finally has new owners and big plans for the future. The 126-year-old building has officially been sold to a “consortium of buyers” who are planning

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With multiple developments planned, is Washington Avenue being primed for a new beginning?

There’s a movement brimming that could see Washington Avenue transform from an industrial, tractor trailer-filled corridor to lively commercial strip lined with restaurants, green space and possibly a beer garden. With developer Bart Blatstein’s plans at Broad and Washington already

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Frankford Chocolate Factory at 21st and Washington Ave. is finally for sale.

There finally seems to be a little bit of movement happening at 21st and Washington Ave. Or, at the very least, now there can be some movement. After some legal issues, the site of the gargantuan former Frankford Chocolate Factory

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Quick Hits: 9th Street Mexi-roundup; Chocolate factory update; 24-hour subway extension

Zagat Philly did a nice roundup last week of all the best Mexican options in the Italian Market. They did the legwork for you and came up with a handy map to help you cut through the crap to find

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