Developer’s “Hardship” Claim To Be Made Easier Under Proposed New Historical Commission Rules
Preservation advocates are furious at the changes, which will be submitted by Historical Commission executive director Jonathan Farnham on Friday > more
Resistance To Renewal Of Germantown Special Services District
Germantown residents divided over resumption of Special Services District, PATCO finds long forgotten idea for another downtown subway line, and Parks & Rec wants to expand into the trees of the Wissahickon > more
Critical Day Tomorrow For Two Major Preservation Cases
Ruling on Church of the Assumption to be announced followed by final arguments on the Levy Leas mansion at 40th and Pine. Both buildings face the wreaking ball > more
In Closed Door Session, Historical Commission Members Vote To Uphold Demolition Permit For Assumption
Demolition permit is valid, they believe, and should be held up by the Board of L&I Review. Christopher Mote has the latest > more
Assumption Case Enters Unfamiliar Territory As L&I Board Sends Case Back To Historical Commission
The Board of L&I Review ruled to have the Historical Commission review owner John Wei's hardship; the Commission's monthly meeting is this Friday. Christopher Mote has the complete report > more
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