FDR: Skatepark That Defines An Attitude
We preview FDR Skatepark: A Visual History, to be released Thursday night and talk to Phil Jackson, the book's photo editor, about the park's evolution, users, and authenticity. The book includes work by 25 different photographers > more
The Cheapest Place Of Entertainment In The World
Harry K jumps in his time machine to take us to Callowhill, pre-urban renewal. Far from today's wasteland, the district was a vital connection to the Northern Liberties--and on this one particular block a brilliant lens on this city's history > more
Unearthing The Delaware Waterfront That William Penn Knew
Searching for the remains of 17th century dockyards, low density commercial space perhaps coming to the Italian Market, the adaptive reuse of a West Philly trolley factory into art space, and Laurel Hill Cemetery gets creative in raising funds for its own preservation > more
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