Jewelry Designer Adds Flair To Old Stable In East Passyunk
An old horse stable in South Philly finds a new function in the fashion world. Stacia Friedman takes a look inside > more
Renovations At William Way Look To The Future While Preserving The Past
Big changes are in the works for William Way Community Center thanks to a $1 million grant from the Commonwealth's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Stacia Friedman has the details > more
Settlement Houses: Doing Good In The Neighborhood
Stacia Friedman takes a look at Philadelphia's long tradition of providing social welfare and education through settlement houses, some of which still serve communities today > more
From Flophouse To Fairfield Inn: Memories & The Makeover Of A Troubled Hotel
Like a chain-smoking phoenix rising from the ashes, the infamous Parker Hotel at 13th and Spruce reopened in 2018 after major renovations and decades of decline. Hidden City contributor Stacia Friedman takes a look back at the former transient hotel with memories of her grandparents' pharmacy next door > more
Rittenhouse SoundWorks Keeps The Tune Ups Coming In Old Auto Garage
A Germantown couple bet big on adaptive reuse when they converted an old garage into a full-service recording studio in 2014. Today, they are sought out by musicians from around the globe. Stacia Friedman has the story > more
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