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Six Perspectives on Historic Monuments and the Battle Over Civic Space
History

Six Perspectives on Historic Monuments and the Battle Over Civic Space

Joseph Brin sits down with experts in the fields of public art, law, religion, education, and architecture to get their thoughts on the debate surrounding monument removal

Hedgerow Theatre Puts Esherick Furnishings on the Auction Block
Art & Design

Hedgerow Theatre Puts Esherick Furnishings on the Auction Block

Rose Valley’s historic repertory theater plans to liquidate pieces designed by legendary furniture maker Wharton Esherick to make ends meet. Joe Brin has the details

Thunderbird Lodge Museum Connects Arts & Crafts Movement With Utopian Community
Art & Design

Thunderbird Lodge Museum Connects Arts & Crafts Movement With Utopian Community

Joe Brin takes use out to Rose Valley, Pennsylvania where a new house museum puts the Arts and Crafts movement front and center

New Book On W.E.B. Du Bois Colors In “White Space”
History

New Book On W.E.B. Du Bois Colors In “White Space”

The pioneering research of W.E.B. Du Bois on race, class, and data collection are on display in a strikingly visual new volume, “W.E.B. Du Bois’s Data Portraits: Visualizing Black America.” Joe Brin has this book review

How to Save A Slice Of Neighborhood Green Space
Urbanism

How to Save A Slice Of Neighborhood Green Space

Queen Village resident David O’Donnell is on a mission to fill his neighborhood with verdant pocket parks. He shares his playbook on how to save slivers of green space with HC contributor Joe Brin

Design Coalition Aims To Bridge The Old-New Divide
Art & Design

Design Coalition Aims To Bridge The Old-New Divide

Move over Miami, the Philadelphia Design District is getting ready for some time in the spotlight. The coalition of gallery owners, artisans, and tech startups want to transform Old City into a hive of contemporary design, while preserving the neighborhood’s historic character. Joe Brin takes a look inside the idea with co-founder Eugenie Perret

Harvey Finkle: Photographer Seeks Justice For The Other
Photography

Harvey Finkle: Photographer Seeks Justice For The Other

New photography exhibition explores South Philly’s Jewish communities and the city’s transitioning immigrant populations. Joe Brin has the story

Row House Synagogue In South Philly Reborn
City Life

Row House Synagogue In South Philly Reborn

Joe Brin checks in at our favorite 109-year-old row house synagogue, Shivtei Yeshuron, where membership is flourishing and programming is humming along


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