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Heated Debates Devour Five-Hour Historical Commission Meeting
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Heated Debates Devour Five-Hour Historical Commission Meeting

Kimberly Haas has this report from the March 2023 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Refreshed With Facade Renovation
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The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Refreshed With Facade Renovation

One of Philadelphia’s oldest institutions gets a makeover to mark its 175th anniversary on Washington Square

New Book Examines Three Centuries of Civic Reform in Philadelphia
History

New Book Examines Three Centuries of Civic Reform in Philadelphia

Kimberly Haas sits down with author Richardson Dilworth to discuss his new book, “Reforming Philadelphia, 1682-2022”

Residential Units to Double in Parts of Northern Liberties
Development

Residential Units to Double in Parts of Northern Liberties

A flurry of new development projects will bring a housing supply surge to one of Philly’s oldest neighborhoods

Old City Church Takes Innovative Steps to Reduce Homelessness
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Old City Church Takes Innovative Steps to Reduce Homelessness

Old First Reformed Church plans to replace two small parking lots with 36 new residential units for Philadelphians in need

Toll Brothers Abandons Jewelers’ Row Project with Sale to Pearl Properties
Development

Toll Brothers Abandons Jewelers’ Row Project with Sale to Pearl Properties

The Toll Brothers construction hole on Sansom Street has sat empty for three years. Pearl Properties has purchased the parcel and plans to begin building in 2023

North Broad Street Church Revived with Community Impact Reuse Plan
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North Broad Street Church Revived with Community Impact Reuse Plan

Trinity Reformed Church has sat vacant and vandalized since 2014. Plans to convert the 100-year-old sanctuary into a vibrant neighborhood resource are now underway

Finding Freedom in the Footsteps of William Still
History

Finding Freedom in the Footsteps of William Still

Kimberly Haas follows the “Father of the Underground Railroad” to where he lived, worked, and aided freedom seekers in Philadelphia


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