Germantown
Teen Killed in Crossfire of Germantown Shootout
A 16-year-old boy was killed and three other teens were wounded last night after they were inadvertently caught in the crossfire of either two people […]
Big Plans Announced to Jumpstart Wayne Junction
At least this diner won’t be called the Trolley Car. But the Trolley Car’s owner plans to open another one as one of the first […]
A Colorful Original in Germantown for $275K
Generally speaking, when a large home such as this one gets listed with a price tag under $300,000, it needs a good bit of work […]
Neighbors Want This Philly Bar Shut Down Now
Plenty of bars in Philadelphia have bouncers. But not very many have armed security guards wearing bulletproof vests. During the day.
Police: 2 Arrested After Hundreds of Teens Gather at Germantown Rec Center
A barbecue at an East Germantown recreation center became hectic on Sunday night when hundreds of teenagers gathered at the location. The event took place at the […]
Juveniles Caught Punching Disabled Man on Camera Arrested
Police have arrested the juveniles who were seen punching a disabled man in a video that went viral on Facebook this week. Four of the youths […]
What $500K Will Buy You in Germantown
Germantown, as its friends and admirers know, is surprisingly diverse from a socioeconomic standpoint. Pockets of poverty and areas of affluence can be found cheek-by-jowl […]
Who’s Building Philly: Ken Weinstein
An idea that has been gaining steam of late among developers and planners is “social impact development.” This relatively recent concept marries the market to […]
Trinity Tuesday: A Paradox in Germantown for $196.5K
It’s no secret that a trinity house is a special commodity in Philadelphia. So, we’d be lying if we told you we didn’t geek out every […]
First-Time Find: A Head Start in Germantown for $190K
“Find me a nice cheap home in an up-and-coming neighborhood where I don’t have to get into debt.” A friend of ours made this request […]
Another Upgrade In the Works for The Wissahickon
Another sign of the slow-motion transformation of the rental property market in Germantown is the just-concluded sale of The Wissahickon, a landmark apartment building at […]
First-Time Find: Old Yet New in Germantown for $282.5K
Its residents know that Germantown has a little bit of everything. History with a contemporary vibe. Tranquility and bustle. Parks and urbanity. And all with […]
Alden Park Tenant Group Launches Rent Strike
The historic Alden Park apartment complex on the border of East Falls and Germantown may be in the midst of a total makeover, but tenants […]
Hard Hat Tour: The Rebirth of Alden Park
The three buildings that together comprise the Alden Park apartment complex are without a doubt the most photogenic apartment buildings in the city. Begun in […]
City to Seek Development Proposals for Historic Germantown YWCA
The Germantown YWCA, a hulking, historic shell of a building on Germantown Avenue near Vernon Park, could be headed for a new life. The Philadelphia […]