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October 31, 2018
Before-after photos reveal how much the Divine Lorraine lobby has changed
While we continue to wait for the apartment building’s return—it won't be officially finished for another year or so—it’s worth remembering what the storied Divine Lorraine lobby once looked like at its peak.
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October 31, 2018
After 40 years, the Divine Lorraine’s iconic signs shine again
After 40 years, the neon red signs that sit atop the historic building have been lit, shining up and down North Broad Street. The sign-lighting marks a little over a year since the Divine Lorraine’s groundbreaking.
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September 14, 2017
Exclusive: The Divine Lorraine lobby restored, in before-after photos
After months and months of work, the restoration of the grand lobby is complete.
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May 23, 2017
At the Divine Lorraine, the grand lobby’s return awaits
See how much the grand lobby has changed in the last year in these before-after photos.
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April 12, 2017
Mapping every North Broad project currently in the works
North Broad is booming, with developments big and small being announced on what seems like a weekly basis. Here, we've compiled all of the projects that are both under construction or still in the early planning stages.
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January 27, 2017
Divine Lorraine to host open house for last remaining units
With about 55 apartments still up for grabs, the historic building is opening up its doors on February 4 for an open house.
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December 12, 2016
The Divine Lorraine scaffolding removed, revealing restored facade
The $40M+ restoration of the Divine Lorraine continues with the recent unveiling of the front facade. Meanwhile, future residents are preparing to move in as early as January 1.
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November 2, 2016
Once again, rainy weather pushes Divine Lorraine sign-lighting to November 9
Due to rain, the sign-lighting ceremony has been pushed back a week. Everyone is invited to the big block party, which will feature live music, drinks, games, and the lighting of the two iconic signs that sit atop the historic hotel.
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October 25, 2016
Here are more Divine Lorraine floor plans to ogle over
In addition to multiple restaurants, there are plans for a fitness center, retail boutique, and community lounge.
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October 17, 2016
Remember when Divine Lorraine Hotel nightly rates were $5.50?
The folks behind Global Foto Archive found an original hotel slip that reveals the guest’s name and nightly rate during the 1940s.
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August 26, 2016
Divine Lorraine lobby restoration underway
With the apartments leasing up and scheduled to be move-in ready by the end of the year, construction crews have begun the much anticipated restoration of the Divine Lorraine's grand lobby.
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July 21, 2016
Check out two finished apartments in the Divine Lorraine
Yesterday you might have caught our private tour of the Divine Lorraine on Curbed Philly’s Facebook page. If you watched, you’ll know that two of the apartments in the historic hotel are now complete.
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June 27, 2016
Go inside the nearly finished Divine Lorraine apartments
The construction company working on the project shared a slew of photos with Curbed Philly, revealing nearly finished kitchens and bathrooms on various floors of the 11-story historic building.
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May 12, 2016
The Divine Lorraine Apartments are Leasing Quickly
Everyone wants to "live in a landmark"
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May 11, 2016
The Divine Lorraine Hotel Pop-Up Shop is Today
The event is back after last year's successful first run. From 3:30 to 8 p.m. the public will be able to tour the grand lobby and snag some sweet Divine Lorraine Hotel merchandise, as well as take in some art from seven local artists.
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May 5, 2016
Exclusive: Inside the Divine Lorraine Renovations
The historic Divine Lorraine Hotel is on track to open at the end of the year after a $44 million top-to-bottom renovation. Curbed Philly got an exclusive tour of the property's apartments.
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April 29, 2016
You Can Pre-Lease a Divine Lorraine Apartment Now
Last week while on a tour of the historic hotel we learned that the apartments would be complete by the end of the year. And yesterday, a Craigslist ad was posted advertising a pre-leasing special for 1- and 2-bedroom units.
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April 21, 2016
Divine Lorraine Apartments May Be Ready in 2016
It's been awhile since we last checked in on progress at the historic Divine Lorraine hotel, so it comes with great excitement to say that the residential units could be ready by the end of this year.