A City Charter In A Box
The City's founding paper, the Charter signed by William Penn himself, has recoiled from public view. Sam Robinson tracks it down, and finds out where else it's been along the way > more
2013 Meets 1687
A photo project puts the modern city in tension with William Penn's 1687 plan > more
Even Accidental Geography May Be “Destiny”
Philadelphia was largely spared by Sandy, while its erstwhile neighbor to the north was not. Does this have something to do with urban geography? > more
Lydia Or Neo-Caesarea Or Alasehir? Just Call It Philadelphia
Inspired by Michael Burlando's story last week on "Phillyhenge," Harry K got to thinking about ancient Philadelphia. Where was it and who built it and furthermore, what was William Penn thinking when he named his city "The City of Brotherly Love?" > more
Phillyhenge, Or The City As Sundial
Tonight at 7:24, the sunset will align with the city's street grid. It's a phenomenon called "henge," for Stonehenge, and it happens several times a year. Michael Burlando explains > more
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