The Philadelphia commercial real estate landscape is seeing a significant transition at a cornerstone of the Center City social scene. MPN Realty is proud to announce that the building formerly housing the legendary McGlinchey’s Bar, along with its associated liquor license, is officially under agreement.…

Alterra Property Group is acquiring the building and its liquor license and reportedly plans to keep the name of the Philly dive. McGlinchey's, the Center City dive bar that closed last summer, will be purchased by Philadelphia-based developer Alterra Property Group. By Michael Tanenbaum –…

As recently reported in the Philadelphia Business Journal, a major new addition is coming to the city fitness scene. Pvolve, the boutique fitness brand known for its functional and longevity-focused workouts, has signed a 10-year lease to occupy 2,086 square feet at 1735 Market Street.…

South Philadelphia strip club building sells, buyer plans new use. MPN Realty brokers Ken Mallin and Roman Melnyk represented the seller in the $2.3 million sale of Show & Tel, a 32,310 square foot property in South Philadelphia. The building, which had operated as a…

The shutdowns of Original Charlie’s Pizzeria and the Fishtown branch of Vince’s Pizzeria, owned by cousins, are apparently unrelated. By Michael Klein – The Philadelphia Inquirer Published March 20, 2026 Two pizzerias with ties to the Charlie’s Pizza family are closing within weeks of each…

Celebrating Our Newest Agents "On the Move At MPN Realty, our strength has always been our people. As we continue to grow and evolve alongside the Philadelphia landscape, we are thrilled to spotlight five of our newest agents who were recently featured in the Philadelphia…

Metropolitan Bakery is sold, we search for quiet dining, and Craig LaBan finds two solid Chinese restaurants in the burbs. By Michael Klein – The Philadelphia Inquirer Published March 4, 2026 Photos by Monica Herndon, Michael Haggerty, Hira Qureshi, Alex Stein, and Alejandro A. Alvarez…

$2.45 million will buy you a shot of Philly bar history — and even the name. By Michael Klein – The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Jan. 29, 2026 Photos by Monica Herndon / The Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Photographer McGlinchey’s Bar, which survived decades of shifting tastes,…

Love City Brewing is embarking on the first expansion in its nearly 8-year history. The Philadelphia brewery is opening a taproom at 4323 Main St. in Manayunk. It will occupy the space previously home to Fat Lady Brewing, which announced via social media last week…

From historic downtown apartment towers to portfolios in neighborhoods adjacent to Center City, sales of Philadelphia multifamily properties are picking up. Both The Drake and The Lofts at 1835 Arch sold in November. And the trades aren't just among the largest assets. Forty-one units in…

A six-building University City apartment portfolio has been purchased for $5 million by a local buyer who plans to renovate units as leases turn over. Story Highlights Loonstyn Properties purchased 41 apartments in University City for $5 million. The portfolio includes six buildings near Drexel…

New York's Cellar Dog just opened in Center City. The 2025 restaurant scene is expected to see branches of Ayat, Medium Rare, Gertie, Pig & Khao, the Newsroom, and others from New York and D.C. Medium Rare, a steak-frites specialist from Washington, D.C., will open…

For more than 30 years, Show & Tel has catered to Philly's salacious club scene with an all-nude show and mega store stocked with X-rated videos and fetish gear. But it looks like the strip club could be nearing the end of its run at…