South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center unveiled earlier this week

In 2013 we first told you about the plans for the South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center, a combination Children’s Hospital and Free Library facility at Broad and Morris. That $45.2 million, 96,000 sq. ft. facility has now officially

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ZBA votes in favor of Blatstein’s 32-story Broad and Washington project, then takes back decision

UPDATE: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson has introduced a bill calling for a moratorium on construction at Broad and Washington. More from Philly mag. ____ Despite all of the opposition surrounding Bart Blatstein’s Broad and Washington project, the development received approval for the necessary

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ZBA needs more time to think about Blatstein’s Broad and Washington plans

On Wednesday, April 27, Bart Blatstein presented his Broad and Washington plans for a 32-story tower with a rooftop village and above-ground parking for 600 to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. From the start, there has been quite a bit of negativity surrounding

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Councilman Johnson introduced two bills to push Broad and Washington Lincoln Square project forward

Just after receiving positive feedback from the community at a South of South Neighborhood Association meeting this week, the Lincoln Square developers are receiving some more positive news. In order for the project to move forward at Broad and Washington,

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