Fairmount
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Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant
One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. It was invented…
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Longtime Fairmount Restaurant Owner Sells, New Restaurant Set to Come In Soon
Salvatore De Cristofaro, the longtime chef and owner of Figs in Fairmount, has sold his BYOB to veteran private chef and cooking instructor Landi Prendi,…
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How to Sign Up for Philadelphia Water Department’s Quarterly Construction Newsletter
Every quarter, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) shares updates on upcoming or ongoing water, sewer, and green infrastructure projects in Philadelphia City Council. Here’s How It…
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9 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Named Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Stacker has compiled a list of the 30 best places to live in Pennsylvania, and nearly one-third of the neighborhoods are located in Philadelphia, according…
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3 Philadelphia ZIP Codes Are Among the 50 Wealthiest in the Nation, 6 in the Top 1000
The inaugural Wealthy 1000 rankings has been released and the Philadelphia area is well-represented with 40 entries. Four Philadelphia ZIP codes are among the wealthiest…
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Fairmount Native Sheinelle Jones Talks Journey From Good Day Philadelphia to the Today Show
Sheinelle Jones was born in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood and grew up in Kansas before eventually returning to hometown for several years back in 2005, writes…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Traditional in Fairmount
A gorgeous traditional home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Fairmount. This remarkable residence is a rare historic 22-foot-wide brownstone…
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House of the Week: Unique Converted Contemporary in Fairmount
A truly unique contemporary home set on a lovely 5,663-square-foot lot with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in…
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Fairmount to Gain New Mixed-Use Development in Place of Former Rite Aid Location
Yoav Shiffman, a Philadelphia developer, is set to begin construction on a new mixed-use project at the former Rite Aid location in Fairmount, writes Ryan…
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Fairmount Restaurant and Dog Park, The Boozy Mutt, Closes After Two Years in Business
The Boozy Mutt, the dog friendly bar and social club in Fairmount, has permanently closed its doors after just over two years in business, writes…
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Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M
Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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Philadelphia’s Historic Neighborhoods Offer Perfect Fit for Every Newcomer
Philadelphia is home to unique neighborhoods, each with a distinct personality, and understanding them is key to finding the perfect fit for those moving to…
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House of the Week: Stunning and Historic Art Deco in Fairmount
A stunning Art Deco home set on a lovely 0.38-acre lot with nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms is available for sale in the Art Museum…
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Fairmount Teen Becomes Youngest Storyteller at Historic Philadelphia’s ‘Once Upon a Nation’ Benches
Zoe Levenstien has eagerly awaited Historic Philadelphia’s annual “Once Upon a Nation” storytelling benches since she was four — and now, at 17, she is…
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Discover Fairmount: Underrated Museums, Lush Parks, and Outstanding Food in Philly’s Laid-Back Corner
Fairmount delivers a rare mix of overlooked museums, standout parks, and stellar spots to eat and drink, all of which are tied together by a…
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4 New Breweries Will Soon Be Coming to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania has the second-most craft breweries in the United States, and a big part of that growth can be attributed to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling…
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Gopuff and Starbucks Expand Partnership to Offer 24/7 Specialty Coffee Delivery Across Philadelphia and Suburbs
Delivery service Gopuff has expanded its partnership with Starbucks, offering specialty coffee to customers in Philadelphia and its suburbs around the clock, writes Michael Klein…
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New Philadelphia Startup Coblrshop Will Repair Your Shoes by Mail
Founded by Fairmount’s Emily Watts, Coblrshop is a new Philadelphia-based mail-in repair service for handbags, shoes, and other leather goods, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia…
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