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Wanted: An Identity For East Girard
Photo: Theresa StigaleIf someone were to ask you to describe East Girard Avenue, how would you respond? A potential grand boulevard hampered by traffic and pedestrian obstacles? A mix of new and...
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The Long And Short Of It
Photo: Nathaniel PopkinIn the 1890s, the Tradesman’s National Bank of Philadelphia, which had been a city establishment since 1847, was ready to open its own trust company. After only a few years in...
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Bottleneck At The Historical Commission
Worrell-Winter House, 1548 Adams Avenue | Photo: Historical Society of FrankfordThe Philadelphia Historical Commission is not currently reviewing nominations to the Philadelphia Register of Historic...
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Navy Yard Plan Update Focuses On Storm Water Runoff
Rendering of the future Mustin Park DistrictFlying Kite discusses the updated master plan of the Navy Yard in the light of storm water management and other sustainability innovations. The burgeoning...
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In Wash West, Pioneering Project For Senior Housing
John C. Anderson Apartments | Image: WRTConstruction is underway on what will be only the nation’s second affordable housing project geared to LGBT seniors (the first is in Hollywood, California), the...
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Developer Plans Demolition Of Third Regiment Armory For Six-Story Apartment...
Proposed rendering of project at Broad and Wharton | Image Landmark Architectural DesignResidents of South Philadelphia were treated to a presentation Tuesday night on a plan to bring new density to a...
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South Broad, North Broad, And The Rite Of Spring
1930 Victor Records Advertisement for Stokowski/Philadelphia Orchestra recording of The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps)Tomorrow night, the Philadelphia Orchestra performs Igor Stravinsky’s...
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At Philly U, A New Building Becomes A Fulcrum For Academic Innovation
DEC Center | Photo: Nathaniel PopkinWhen Ronald Kander, who was a director of the James Madison University School of Engineering, where he had integrated the engineering and business curricula, was...
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Green Residential-Industrial For Callowhill
Rendering of 10th & RidgePlan Philly reviews the Planning Commission’s latest neighborhood plan for Callowhill-Chinatown North, which will help guide the Central District plan of the City’s...
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With New Dorms, Temple & Drexel Dress To Impress Students
photo: David M WarrenTemple and Drexel are attracting more students to live on their campuses with flat screen televisions in high-rise dormitories says the Inquirer. It’s hoped that by consolidating...
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Critical Day Tomorrow For Two Major Preservation Cases
Courtyard view of Levy-Leas mansion, 400 S. 40thTomorrow at 2PM, the Board of L&I Review will rule on the appeal of the demolition permit for the Church of the Assumption at 11th and Spring Garden...
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Archdiocese Without Clear Strategy For Closing Churches
Our Lady of Sorrows, 48th and Lancaster | Photo: Nathaniel PopkinIn light of budget shortfalls and the aging population of priests, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, which controls a vast portion of the...
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Developers Claim Reuse Of South Broad Armory Is Impossible
rendering via Passyunk PostAccording to the Passyunk Post, the Broad Street Armory will be demolished. The developers for the hitherto planned reuse of the Broad Street Armory say the building is just...
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Lincoln On Celluloid, Lincoln In Bronze
“Abraham Lincoln,” Randolph Rogers, 1871 | Photo: Nathaniel PopkinWith Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner’s “Lincoln” up for twelve Academy Awards this Sunday, I am reminded that Lincoln lives with us...
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Farnham, Of Historical Commission, Postpones Discussion Of Rule Change
400 S. 40th Street in 1963 | Photo: PhillyHistory.org, a project of the Philadelphia Department of RecordsThe Philadelphia Historical Commission has postponed its discussion of the proposed changes to...
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Books Take Stage In A Former Theater In Port Richmond
Port Richmond Books, located in the former Richmond Theatre | Photo: Theresa Stigale“This whole block here—every building was a store,” says Connie Jesiolowska, a lifelong Port Richmond resident, of...
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My Favorite Place: Imperfect Gallery
About the authorMeredith Nutting is a freelance filmmaker originally from the DC Metro Area. Since finishing her Biology/Studio Art degree at Bates College she has worked on film productions for...
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‘Cheesecake Cube’ Coming To Philly
About the authorStephen Currall recently received his BA in history from Arcadia University. Before beginning doctoral studies, he is pursuing his interest in local history, specifically just how...
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Take A Hidden City Field Trip On Your iPhone
Tap that app: Field Trip takes you where you areFor the last six months, Android users have been privy to an app tailor made for Hidden City: Field Trip. Stands to reason, given that Google is its...
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I Like To Be Here When I Can
South Street Schuylkill Sunset (Click to enlarge) | Photo: Bradley MauleA new take on an old standard… a last light for a Last Light, if you will. It’s pretty wild to stand on the new South Street...
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