South Philly rent on the rise

Last week the Center City District released a new report on the housing development in Philadelphia. The most notable finding from this data is the continuous increase in rent in South Philly neighborhoods, including pretty large changes happening in Point

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Other Animal Coffee Roaster sets up small batch roasting space at 15th and Federal

An independent, small-batch coffee roaster has opened up a work space at 1500 Federal St. Other Animal Coffee Roaster is run by Daniel Westiner, a veteran coffee guy with experience at some of Philly’s heaviest of hitters in the restaurant

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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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Unsurprisingly, South Philly shines on the foobooz’s ’50 Best Bars’ list

We know it’s crazy to think, but the end of 2014 is right around the corner. As you know, the end of the year brings a bevvy of “Best of” lists. While it’s not always certain who will take the

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