Philly’s proposed mixed-income housing bill, explained [Update]

A new bill would require developers to include affordable housing in projects of a certain size. Here’s a breakdown of the bill ahead of the public hearing.

Charming Bella Vista Trinity on tiny side street asks $254K

A Trinity hiding away in Bella Vista is on the market with a smaller price tag after undergoing a recent price chop, packing in plenty of charm and character into 570 square feet.

Construction begins on new high school campus at North Philly warehouse

This block in North Philly is going to look very different come 2019, when Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School opens up its doors at 17th and West Allegheny Avenue.

Charming Queen Village Trinity with roof deck asks $399K

After undergoing a recent price chop, a charming Trinity in Queen Village is on the market for $399,000 and comes with a bunch of perks not often offered with these traditional Philly rowhomes.

Bella Vista church re-lists in latest twist of preservation battle

This 19th-century church in Philly’s Bella Vista neighborhood has gone through a lot of twists and turns, including a faulty historic designation.

Here’s what $1,300 rents in Philly right now

Is one person’s townhouse another’s studio? Let’s find out! This week we’re looking at rentals in the $1,300 monthly price range.

Everything you need to know about 6ABC Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

Where to go to see the parade—and where to avoid—on Thanksgiving day as the annual spectacle returns for its 98th year.

Lovely home right on East Passyunk Avenue asks $425K

A lovely two-story home located right on East Passyunk Avenue has hit the market for $425,000, offering great bones with room for the next owner to do even more with it.

9 Philly transportation projects receive $5.3M in funding

A whole bunch of transportation-related projects in Pennsylvania were just awarded $59 million, including nine planned for Philly.

Plans for 10-acre riverfront park in Bridesburg move forward

It’s been a long time coming, but plans to bring a 10-acre park to Bridesburg along the Delaware River just took another step forward with the news that the project has entered its final phase of design.

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6 futuristic smart cities under development

Tech titans have caught utopia fever. Here’s a breakdown of who’s doing what.

Classic midcentury modern by Hugh Stubbins lists in Media for $575K

A midcentury modern in Media that dates back to 1955 has ties to a modernist architect has hit the market, asking $525,000.

Big rock climbing gym planned for Callowhill warehouse

The Cliffs announced that it is opening its first Pennsylvania gym right here in Philly in fall 2018. At 39,000 square feet, it will be The Cliffs’s largest location.

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The House tax reform bill just passed—here's what it means for housing

LIHTCs are diminished, property tax deductions are gone, and the mortgage interest deduction is capped

Nearly new Northern Liberties home lists for $849K

One of the many luxury townhomes that have popped up in Northern Liberties over the years has hit the market, just two years after it was built.

This map reveals stress levels for biking in Philly and beyond

Biking through any city can be nerve-racking. Now, a new map reveals exactly how stressful it is to bike in Philly and beyond.

Here’s what $1,800 rents in Philly 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? This week we’re looking at options in Cedar Park, Rittenhouse, Fishtown, and more.

New report takes hard look at Philly’s hidden homeless youth

The City of Philadelphia just released its first major report on youth homelessness in the city, and the findings are stark.

Judge rules in favor of Philly in ‘sanctuary city’ lawsuit

A judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of the city, ruling that the Department of Justice can’t withhold more than $1 million in federal grant money from the City of Philadelphia.

Cozy up in this South Philly starter home for $243K

Clocking in at less than 1,000 square feet and asking less than $250,000, it makes for an ideal starter home.

Philadelphia Marathon 2017: routes, street closures, and more

If you’re not one of the thousands of people running in a race this weekend, avoid these roads and prepare for a lot of SEPTA bus detours.

Philly is 7th in nation for access to jobs by public transit, walking

Philadelphia is seventh in the nation when it comes to access to jobs by public transportation and walking, according to a new report issued by the University of Minnesota’s Accessibility Observatory called "Access Across America: Transit 2016."

Apartments, townhouses proposed for Frankford Chocolate Factory

The developer and designer responsible for the redevelopment of the Frankford Chocolate Factory have preliminary plans to bring townhouses, apartments, and retail to the site along Washington Avenue.

A first-timer’s guide to buying a home in Philly

Local experts answer every question you’ve ever had about buying a home in Philadelphia, from down payments to making your offer stand out from the rest.

Here’s your Philly megadevelopment cheat sheet

Developers are spending billions of dollars to build new residences, hotels, and parks in Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know about all of them.