Urbanism Op-Ed: It’s Time to Rethink SEPTA Options for Contemporary Commuter Connectivity The King of Prussia rail line project has officially been put on pause. In this opinion piece, Ed Duffy renews his call for SEPTA to reopen two abandoned commuter stations in the city
History Women’s Committee of 1926 Brought Historic Preservation to the Masses Ed Duffy introduces us to redeeming figures of the Sesquicentennial Exposition and the saviors of Strawberry Mansion
History The Truth About the Ruins in East Fairmount Park Contrary to popular belief, those ghostly brick arches across from the Dell Music Center are not the remains of the Strawberry Mansion Music Pavilion. Ed Duffy explores the misconception
History Uncovering Philly’s First Big Dig Ed Duffy excavates the origins of the Pennsylvania Avenue Subway
History PhilaPort Puts Former Federal Maritime Terminal on the Market Three riverside behemoths at Columbus and Oregon Avenues are listed for redevelopment. Ed Duffy dives deep into the history of the site
History History for Sale: Piers 38 and 40 Hit the Market Bidding begins on South Philadelphia’s most prominent piers. Ed Duffy takes a look back at the origins of the site
Urbanism 9th and Girard is Ripe for a Regional Rail Revival Residential development is booming at a steady clip from Fishtown to Poplar. Ed Duffy sees this as an opportunity to reestablish a long-gone train station
History Dear SEPTA: Bring Regional Rail Service Back to Tioga Ed Duffy explores the positive impact of reactivating an old, abandoned train stop in North Philadelphia
