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Mother of God: The Divine Lorraine Hotel Accessories Collection Is Everything You Need
Philly architecture geeks, listen up: The city’s best-loved abandoned building now has its own line of accessories. The grand historic hotel, which is slated to become a luxury apartment […]
Developer Wants to Merge Masterman School, Three Others at Divine Lorraine
Divine Lorraine High School? Developer Eric Blumenfeld wants to take the Masterman School, Franklin Learning Center, Benjamin Franklin High, and Parkway Center City High and […]
Headlines: Early Plans Revealed for Mega Project Next to the Divine Lorraine
Update (June 9, 1:30 p.m.): KYW Newsradio’s Mike Dunn reports that RAL’s initial plans “received preliminary approval in City Council” today. “Two Council committees have signed […]
Speaking of the Divine Lorraine, Eric Blumenfeld Channels ’80s Band Starship
Developer Eric Blumenfeld–who now owns the Divine Lorraine and will apparently do the same NOTHING with it that everyone else has–is having a bad couple […]
Blueberries Are Taking Over Philly Menus. Here’s Where to Get Your Fill Before They’re Gone
When it comes to seasonal produce, New Jersey blueberries are a local favorite, drumming up as much excitement as tomatoes, corn and stone fruits. The […]
European Travel: A Philadelphian’s Guide to Rome
It’s surprising how many people don’t like Rome. These people — who are wrong — usually complain about a packed 10-day itinerary where they raced […]
Divine Lorraine Secures Construction Loan; How About a Papal Blessing?
News came down this week that Eric Blumenfeld had secured a $35 million construction loan to all but officially mark the redevelopment process at the […]
Groundbreaking: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been for the Divine Lorraine
I hopped in a cab at 18th and Market and told the driver, Broad and Ridge Avenue, please, the Divine Lorraine. I then muttered to […]
Historical Commission Gives Thumbs Up to Divine Lorraine Plan
The Historical Commission gave its blessing to Eric Blumenfeld’s plans to revive the Divine Lorraine into a luxury apartment building with four “Vetri-caliber” restaurants split […]
Divine Lorraine Update: Four “Vetri-Caliber” Restaurants Planned
It’s not a dream, people. The long-planned transformation of the Divine Lorraine Hotel into a luxury apartment building starting to become a reality. It’s now fully […]
Morning Headlines: The Divine Lorraine Now Has A Website (And More Photos!)
In anticipation of the Divine Lorraine renovation, EB Realty Management Corp. unveiled a website for the historic North Broad structure a few days ago. For some reason […]
Latest Report on the “Divine Lorraine of South Philly” Says It Will Be Demolished
The demolition permits pulled on New Year’s Eve for the former Mt. Sinai Hospital building in Pennsport have at last had their objective confirmed. PlanPhilly‘s Jared […]
Petition Started to Turn Divine Lorraine Into an “Interactive Museum of Contemporary Art”
“Do people want something that provides more jobs and connects communities, or would you rather have a gentrification spaceship land here with more condos?” Caryn […]
Summer Fiction Records Peppy Music Video in Abandoned Divine Lorraine
Archbishop Ryan and LaSalle alum Bill Ricchini (aka Summer Fiction) recorded a series of music videos on a windy afternoon in the Divine Lorraine. He’s debuting one […]
Tour Shines Light on the Future of the Divine Lorraine and Mural Lofts
Oh man, does it look like the winds of change are finally starting to take shape on North Broad Street. Eric Blumenfeld, backed by mega-investor […]