City Archives Opens New HQ In Northern Liberties
New digs in NoLibs for the Philadelphia City Archives. Michael Bixler has the details > more
Cherry Street Pier Raises The Bar For Dynamic Public Space
Cherry Street Pier is officially open for business. The 99-year-old maritime warehouse blends a public park with artist studios, food vendors, a beer garden, and incredible views of the Delaware River. Michael Bixler gives us a look inside > more
Shakespeare & Co. Brings Old Bank Back To Life
Manhattan-based bookstore and café revives an old banking storefront in Rittenhouse Square. Michael Bixler takes a look > more
Landmark Record Store On Ridge Avenue Razed
Webb’s Department Store, a renowned Black record shop and celebrity hot spot in Sharswood, is currently being demolished. Michael Bixler has the details > more
Old Train Car On North Broad To Become Rail Park HQ
That old abandoned rail car at Broad and Noble is here to stay. The quirky North Philly landmark will become the new Rail Park's headquarters and visitor's center > more
Hidden City Wants YOU To Join The Conversation
Attention: The Hidden City Daily is looking for writers. Gather your best ideas, and pitch a story today! > more
New Schuylkill River Trail Extension Now Open
Michael Bixler takes us on a stroll down the newest segment of the Schuylkill River Trail > more
Out Now! Philadelphia: Finding The Hidden City
Hidden City Daily co-founders Nathaniel Popkin and Peter Woodall and Hidden City Festival photographer Joseph E.B. Elliott launch their book Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden City > more
Six Great Places To Be During Parkway 100 Kick Off Party
Parkway 100 kicks off a year-long celebration of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this Friday. Here are our picks for the event > more
Fierce & Fashionable: Philadelphia Female Labor Fighters Of The 20s & 30s
New book examines Kensington's radical hosiery workers and women in the labor movement from the Jazz Age to the New Deal. Nathaniel Popkin has the review > more
In “Louis Kahn: The Power of Architecture,” The City Is A Muse
Groundbreaking exhibit of the work of Louis Kahn brings his ideas to life, says Nathaniel Popkin > more
A Sneak Peek At Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies
Michael Bixler has this behind-the scenes look at Cai Guo-Qiang's interactive dreamscape, "Fireflies." The Chinese artist will debut his mobile art project on September 14 in celebration of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway's centennial > more
The National? It’s About To Reappear
The façade of the historic National Restaurant Supply Company building in Old City will be rebuilt as part of a 192-unit mixed-use development in Old City. Groundbreaking tomorrow > more
Gehry, PMA Break Ground On Major Renovation
The $196 million "Core Project" to renovate key areas of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and create nearly 100,000 square feet of new space began this morning with an official ceremony > more
New Exhibition Gives Movement To The Philadelphia School
Two fans of Modernism re-evaluate architectural history with the exhibition, "What Was the Philadelphia School?" > more
Italian-American Heritage & Industrial Landmarks Go Under Review For Historic Designation Recommendation
Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda at the June meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's Designation Committee > more
Homeowners Pay The Price When New Construction Damages Neighboring Rows
Owners of row houses are left with little recourse when demolition and new construction causes structural damage to their homes. Starr Herr-Cardillo takes a look at a growing citywide problem > more
The Origins Of The Eagles On The Market Street Bridge
Ed Duffy rides the rails from Manhattan to Philadelphia to give us the backstory on the granite eagle sculptures that stand guard over the Schuylkill River > more
Tonight Is Forever Honors Stonewall Riots & Philly LGBT Activism History
A new art installation at William Way LGBT Community Center connects local and national moments in gay liberation history. Ali Roseberry-Polier takes a look > more
New Exhibit Invites Visitors Inside The Life Of Row Houses
"Rowhouse Workshop," an exhibition devoted to the culture of Philly’s most iconic residential form, opens on Friday, June 7 at Cherry Street Pier. Michael Bixler has the details > more
Introducing The “Mayor of Girard Avenue,” Larry Kane
In Francisville, a sharp spike in real estate development has triggered displacement and a shift in demographics. But Larry Kane, a longtime resident and fixture of the neighborhood, isn't going anywhere. Richelle Kota introduces us to one of North Philly's most beloved residents > more
Community Advocacy Coalition Releases New Report On Development & Displacement
Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities, a collection of 65 local organizations, releases data and suggestions to help alleviate Philly's housing crisis. Ali Roseberry-Polier has the details > more
Arata Isozaki, Installation Designer Of First Louis Kahn Retrospective, Receives Pritzker Prize
Celebrated Japanese architect Arata Isozaki wins the world's premier lifetime achievement award in the building arts. In Philadelphia, he is known for his creative installation design of the first retrospective devoted to Louis Kahn. Lance Knickerbocker has the story > more
Automotive Museum In Southwest Philly Goes The Distance (And Then Some)
Virginia Lindak takes us inside the Simeone Foundation, one of Philly's best under-the-radar museums > more
Archeological Dig Will Explore Philly’s Pre-colonial Waterfront
Philly's maritime history on the Delaware River is the focus of a new archeological study at the former site of West Shipyard. Kimberly Haas has the story > more
Unraveling Myths About Philly’s Pioneering African American Architect
Amy Cohen separates fact from fiction surrounding one of Philadelphia's most famous architects, Julian Francis Abele > more
A Fine And Public Space: Preservationists Revive Philadelphia’s Historic Cemeteries As Vibrant Spaces For The Living
New life is blooming at Philadelphia's historic cemeteries. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the story > more
Appetite For Deconstruction: North Philly Nonprofit Tackles Three Pressing Issues With One Program
Philly Reclaim brings sustainability, historic preservation, and job training together with its architectural salvage program. Kimberly Haas has the story > more
Arson & Archway Raise Awareness Of A 19th Century Architect
Pauline Miller takes us on a journey from Old City to Mount Moriah Cemetery where the work of architect Stephen Decatur Button struggles for longevity > more
A Fond Farewell To Paley Library At Temple University
Paley Library closed its doors to the public on Thursday after serving Temple University for 53 years. Michael Bixler says goodbye to the mid-century modern library with this photo essay > more
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