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
History Broad Street, Burial Grounds, and the Origins of 30th Street Station Ed Duffy takes us on a wild, winding ride through the history of how 30th Street Station came to be
History When Philadelphia Became a Center of Medicine Ed Duffy dives deep into the history of Army hospitals and Philadelphia’s medical role in the Civil War
City Life A Victory for Heroes: 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
History Reading Terminal Market Stands the Test of Time Reading Terminal continues to provide fresh food to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. Ed Duffy dives deep into the origins of Philadelphia’s oldest farmers’ market still in operation
