UPDATE: Do you want a casino at 10th and Packer? It could happen.

BREAKING: The Inquirer reports that that Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board awarded the second casino license to the Live! Hotel and Casino proposal this afternoon at a public meeting held at the Convention Center. The site is located at 900 Packer

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Developer presents preliminary plans for long-vacant lot next to Pat’s King of Steaks

A recent zoning meeting for the Passyunk Square Civic Association featured an informational presentation for the address listed at 827-29 Wharton St. At first glance, that address might not mean much to you. However, it may once you realize it’s

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Changes could be coming to St. Casimir’s Lithuanian Church buildings

A zoning notice recently hung on the former convent of St. Casimir’s Lithuanian Church in Pennsport states that four large apartments are being proposed at 338 Wharton St. But that’s not all, the former school located behind the 100-year old  church

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Millennium Dance Complex Philadelphia coming to South Street

Plans are in full gear to redevelop the former Pearl Art & Craft building located at 417 South St. into an enormous dance/fitness facility called Millennium Dance Complex Philadelphia. It was about a year ago that we brought you the

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7-story mixed-use building proposed for corner of 6th and Washington Ave.

The Queen Village Neighborhood Association will discuss the proposed demolition of three existing structures at 541 and 542 Washington Ave. and 1043 S. 6th St. in favor of a 7-story mixed-use building. The project needs a zoning variance and the

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Philly Pack dog-training center moving into former dairy on McKean Street

The historic Abbott’s Alderney Dairy at 1715 McKean St. is undergoing a complete renovation, and the owner has signed a “canine enrichment center” as its ground-floor tenant. Anna Maria Vona, a realtor who is developing the building with husband Carmen

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