History A Lesson on Structural Racism and Redemption at Northeast High School September 16, 2020 | Amy Cohen Amy Cohen traces the history of how Northeast High School went from the brainchild of white flight to Philly’s most diverse student body
History Phantom Piers, Lost Raftsmen, and Deforestation on the Delaware River Tim Kerner explores the history of Philadelphia’s lumber industry and its impact on Pennsylvania’s natural resources
Architecture Black Designers Demand Equity and Justice in the Built Environment African American architects and activists call for equitable design in historically redlined neighborhoods
History Revolutionary War Hero Thaddeus Kościuszko Ages Well in New Era of Social Justice Continental Army colonel and anti-slavery advocate Thaddeus Kościuszko left an indelible mark on America. Amy Cohen surveys his life and principles through a contemporary lens
Preservation Legendary Philly Soul Studio and Brutalist Icon Go Before Designation Committee Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda for the August meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee
Photography Tourist Photos From 1981 Reveal the Heart of “Old Philadelphia” A found collection of tourist photos from the summer of 1981 captures the character of the city
City Life A Victory for Heros: The Battle Behind the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors In the 1920s, Black Philadelphians fought city and state agencies to honor African American war veterans with a public monument. Ed Duffy recalls the struggle and triumph
Preservation Stephen Girard Building Springs Back to Life With New Hotel Canopy, a boutique Hilton Hotel, opens this week in the Stephen Girard Building on 12th Street
History In Philadelphia, Black Tour Guides Balance Local History With “His Story” Keshler Thibert examines the persistent racial divide between traditional interpretation and marginalization in the historic tour industry
