Preservation From Handwritten Cards to Data Visualization–Mapping Woodlands Cemetery With GIS West Philly’s beloved Victorian cemetery gets a 21st century upgrade on the eve of its 180th anniversary
Development 10-year Tax Abatement Bill Approved, But a New Battle is Brewing City Council passes a reform bill to amend the controversial 10-year tax abatement, but the fight is not over
History American Bible Society Brings Tours and Trepidation to Old City The American Bible Society is planning a robust virtual tour program with its forthcoming museum in Old City. However, some local religious historic sites worry about how their own stories will be told
Development Anticipated Development Gains Momentum on Delaware River Waterfront Long-standing plans for the Delaware River’s central waterfront are finally coming into view
Development DRWC Seeks Public Input on Graffiti Pier Plan Initial planning for turning Graffiti Pier into an official public park is now underway
Development Mount Airy Erupts Over Development Proposal for Historic Seminary Neighbors in Northwest Philly are up in arms over a plan to develop part of United Lutheran Seminary
History New Book Battles Old Ways of Telling Germantown’s History Author David W. Young’s new book counters Germantown’s dominate, colonial narrative with the neighborhood’s social history
History Special Collections Show Their Stuff for Archives Month Philly Archives Month Philly kicks off with a long list of October events in the Delaware Valley. Kimberly Haas spoke to archivists from across the region to get the details on what’s in store this year
