A Century Later, Momentum Toward A Bainbridge Green
Neighbors have been lamenting the half-baked public space on Bainbridge Street in Queen Village since the early 20th century; in a few months they'll have completed a plan for its transformation. Joe Brin talks to the some of the catalysts > more
Rebuilding Community: One Stitch at a Time
At South Philadelphia's Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel synagogue, the Hidden City Festival invigorates life with music and yarn. Joe Brin talks with congregant Morris Levin and artist Andrew Dahlgren about the installation—and what happens when it's over > more
Block Bustin’
South Street's loss is Frankford Avenue's gain for a Philadelphia music institution. Joe Brin checks in with Philadelphia Record Exchange on their relocation plans > more
Old And In The Way In Pennsport
A ripple of architectural destruction appears to be moving swiftly through Pennsport. Some people are putting their faith in preservation efforts and some are taking their faith elsewhere. Joe Brin searches for what's next at St. John the Evangelist and Engine 46 Firehouse > more
One Activist’s Theory Of Historic Preservation: “Do Shit And Make It Work”
“I see opportunities to make something beautiful out of something that’s busted up,” says South Street icon Joel Spivak, at work now giving new life to Shivtei Yeshuron, an ancient row house synagogue that's also a Hidden City Festival 2013 site. Joe Brin catches up with Spivak > more
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