History The Ghastly Tale Of South Philly’s Cult Of The Holy Ghost A secretive cult dedicated to the worship of a Swiss woman met a horrific end in 19th century South Philly. Ryan Briggs unearths the grim details
Preservation World Heritage City? Not Exactly Reporter Ryan Briggs parses the meaning of the recent inclusion of Philadelphia in the “Organization of World Heritage Cities” and has a look at what it might mean for historic preservation
Preservation Redevelopment In Sharswood: Will It Come At The Expense Of Preservation? The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s most ambitious redevelopment plan in a decade will radically reshape the Sharswood neighborhood. The agency has acquired more than 300 row homes and commercial buildings through eminent domain and preservationists are worried they will be torn down
Preservation Fishtown Residents Push Back Against Planned Church Demolition Can the former East Montgomery Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, for years a hub for artists and the community, be saved? Ryan Briggs reports
Preservation Long Blighted, The Former Native American Museum On Chestnut Street To Be Redeveloped Ten years has past since the Native American Museum at 2nd and Chestnut Street has seen tenants. Rusting and rotting among a row of pristine, Old City façades, the property may see a comeback at the hands of new owners Posel Management. Ryan Briggs has the story.
Preservation Bid Process Reveals Uncertain Future For Delaware Power Station Bids for purchase and redevelopment of the Delaware Power Station are due Monday at 5PM. What will they tell us about the monumental building’s future? Ryan Briggs talks to some experts and considers the future of this part of the Delaware waterfront
Development Bidding Farewell To Queen Lane, Looking Ahead For PHA With tomorrow morning’s implosion of Queen Lane Apartments, the Philadelphia Housing Authority will have demolished 23 of the 36 residential high-rises they built in the 1950s and 60s. Ryan Briggs examines where Queen Lane falls in PHA’s long term plan for fixing the largely failed experiment
History Taking Back Taney: All-Star Little Leaguers Make Good A Sullied Name Taney Dragon fever is boiling red hot and we couldn’t be prouder. Ryan Briggs looks into the name behind the team behind the street behind the gang behind the man