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The Obscure Allure of North Philadelphia Station
History

The Obscure Allure of North Philadelphia Station

A Beaux Arts beauty on Broad Street withstands the test of time

From Pigskins to Dead Heads: Remembering Legendary JFK Stadium
History

From Pigskins to Dead Heads: Remembering Legendary JFK Stadium

Built in the swamps of South Philadelphia, an unsung venue gets its due. Ed Duffy takes us into the stands

Wish You Were Here: 30 Years Later, the Sears Tower Lives on in Our Memories
History

Wish You Were Here: 30 Years Later, the Sears Tower Lives on in Our Memories

Ed Duffy reminisces about a mail order giant and its magnificent mountain on Roosevelt Boulevard

Come and Join Us Brothers: the Legacy of Camp William Penn
History

Come and Join Us Brothers: the Legacy of Camp William Penn

In honor of Juneteenth, Ed Duffy dives deep into the origins of the United States Colored Troops

Op-Ed: It’s Time to Rethink SEPTA Options for Contemporary Commuter Connectivity
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

Women’s Committee of 1926 Brought Historic Preservation to the Masses
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

The Truth About the Ruins in East Fairmount Park
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

Uncovering Philly’s First Big Dig
History

Uncovering Philly’s First Big Dig

Ed Duffy excavates the origins of the Pennsylvania Avenue Subway


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