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Philly’s five most walkable neighborhoods
Look in greater Center City neighborhoods if you want to get from point A to point B by foot.
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11 of Philly’s most spectacular theaters
Come for the show, stay for the glorious architecture. Here, we’ve mapped 10 historic and spectacular theaters in Philly that have withstood the test of time and continue to wow with their impressive interiors.
Lincoln Square officially opens at Broad and Washington
The long-awaited mixed-use building opened Wednesday, and announced new retailers.
Weekend transit roundup: The Broad Street Run and more
What to look out for when traveling the city this weekend
Weekend roundup: SEPTA changes, construction, and more
A regular look at how your weekend transit will be affected
Here’s what $1,500 rents you in Philly right now
The options stretch from Fairmount to South Philly
Here’s what $950 rents you in Philly right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. Today’s price point: $950 a month.
The Eagles parade takes over Philly, in photos
The Eagles parade may go down in history as the biggest event Philly has ever seen. Relive the revelry in more than a dozen photos, below.
Everything you need to know about the Eagles parade
The Eagles victory parade will take place on Thursday, February 8 at 11 a.m. and run along Broad Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Watch thousands flood Broad Street after the Super Bowl in one minute
A time lapse video captured the Broad Street celebrations following the Eagles’ first Super Bowl win.
Philly takes to streets to celebrate Eagles’ first Super Bowl win, in photos
The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their first Super Bowl win in franchise history against the Patriots Sunday night, and Philly celebrated in true fashion, taking to the streets, poles, bus stations, and more.
On Super Bowl Sunday, no parking on South Broad
And no climbing of poles
Checking in on Lincoln Square at Broad and Washington, in photos
The Lincoln Square mixed-use development still has a ways to go, but already the project has completely transformed the corner of South Broad and Washington Avenue.
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Where to find Philly’s best light art
Here are 10 public art installations—plus one bonus—that double as light displays and shine bright all year long.
The Mummers Parade, in 10 vintage photos
Judging by these vintage photos, the oldest folk parade in the country has always been quite the spectacle.
Your guide to the 2018 Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day
From the parade route to how to watch it from your couch, here’s your official guide to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade.
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Meet the 12 new towers coming to Philly in 2018
Philly will see 8 million square feet of construction deliver in 2018. Here are 10 of the new towers expected to finish construction next year.
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Mapping South Broad Street’s development projects
There are nearly a dozen multi-million dollar development projects in the works for South Broad Street in Philly, ranging from high-rise hotels to luxury apartment buildings to condo towers.
7 major projects set to transform Philly’s parking lots
From Lincoln Square on South Broad to 4th and Callowhill, a number of parking lots throughout the city will be almost unrecognizable in a few years.
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9 converted historic firehouses in Philly, mapped
Today’s museums, restaurants, and apartment buildings had a fiery past.
Lawsuit over South Broad median parking thrown out
A judge dismissed a lawsuit targeting the illegal practice of parking in the middle of South Broad Street, allowing the tradition to continue.
Slim condo tower at Broad and Pine gets OK from design committee
The committee unanimously voted to conclude the Civic Design Review process for the proposed tower designed by Cecil Baker + Partners.
Hotel out, 28-story condo tower in at Broad and Pine [Update]
The proposed tower is skinnier and taller than the original proposal and will bring 56 condos to the corner.
For Merriam Theater renovations, addition of 32-story tower at play
A major and much-needed renovation is in the works for the theater on South Broad Street. One big idea? Tacking on a 32-story tower.
Philly rent comparison: What $1,700 rents right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. Is one person’s townhouse another’s studio? Let’s find out! This week’s price point: Around $1,700 a month.
Health Center No. 1 nominated for historic designation while development awaits
The nomination argues that it’s an "architectural art piece" that should be added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
South Broad median parking debate: Here’s what people think about it
Philly residents have a lot to say on the topic.
Report: Rental building boom now spreading beyond Center City
A quick analysis shows that the multifamily market is growing beyond Center City limits and is poised to have a big impact in certain areas.
Blatstein officially buys South Broad and Washington corner for big development
A lawsuit has been settled with the former owner of the property, allowing the developer to pursue his 195,000-square-foot mixed-use project for the site.
Poll: Where do you stand in the South Broad median parking debate?
An activist group has filed a lawsuit over the long-standing tradition of parking in the middle of South Broad. What do you think should happen?
RFQ issued for midcentury modern health center on Broad Street
The PIDC has issued an RFQ for the site at Broad and Lombard streets, which has potential for a mixed-use development.
Remembering Philly’s lost indoor swimming pools
Before Philly’s outdoor public pools became popular swimming spots, indoor swimming pools, known as a natatorium, were the place to be.
15-story Cambria Hotel on South Broad tops off
The 223-room hotel is on its way to a 2018 opening after construction workers installed the final beam onto the 15-story hotel.
Old-world Victorian on South Broad asks $700K
The 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has been in the same family since the 1930s and features a one-car garage and backyard.
Target confirmed for Lincoln Square at Broad and Washington
This marks the sixth small-format store planned in Philly for the retail giant.
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Lincoln Square development news
Full coverage of the 286,170-square-foot mixed-use development at 1001 S. Broad Street.
Lincoln Square mixed-use clears design committee hurdle
The design proposal for the project at South Broad and Washington Avenue was approved by the Civic Design Review committee yesterday, though not without some suggestions and critiques.
5 Philly neighborhoods everyone should be watching
Development is rampant all throughout Philadelphia, but these five neighborhoods—Grays Ferry, North Broad, South Broad, Market East, and Kensington—are poised for rapid change in the next year or two.
Designers release new Lincoln Square renderings and video
The official design proposal calls for a 9-story mixed-use residential building with metal paneling and a glassy grocery store addition to a historic train shed on the site.