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Honoring Hakim’s, a West Philadelphia Landmark
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Honoring Hakim’s, a West Philadelphia Landmark

One of the oldest Black-owned bookstores in America celebrates six decades in operation

Kelly Writers House Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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Kelly Writers House Celebrates 25th Anniversary

One of Philadelphia’s most dynamic literary destinations reaches a milestone

In Limbo: Logan Triangle Sinks Into Oblivion
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In Limbo: Logan Triangle Sinks Into Oblivion

Keshler Thibert revisits a neighborhood tragedy in North Philly

Op-Ed: Let’s LeCount Taney Out
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Op-Ed: Let’s LeCount Taney Out

Neighborhood advocates make the case for changing a street name honoring a white supremacist to one celebrating a local African American abolitionist

New Black Renaissance Begins Next Chapter in Afrocentric Enlightenment
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New Black Renaissance Begins Next Chapter in Afrocentric Enlightenment

A sea change in African American culture is happening right now with roots in Philly history, says Keshler Thibert

The Billion Dollar Problem of Philadelphia’s Tangled Titles
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The Billion Dollar Problem of Philadelphia’s Tangled Titles

A new study reports that over 10,000 residential properties in Philadelphia are currently in legal ownership limbo. Kimberly Haas unpacks the long term costs affecting the entire city

Hidden City Celebrates a Decade of Publishing
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Hidden City Celebrates a Decade of Publishing

We have reached a milestone, Philadelphia! Join us in raising a glass to ten years of Hidden City

Disability Community Shut Out of Plans for Carousel House Recreation Center
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Disability Community Shut Out of Plans for Carousel House Recreation Center

The decision by the City to close and demolish Carousel House in West Fairmount Park came as a surprise to many this summer. The shuttering of the beloved recreation center, which provided facilities and programing for people with disabilities, has displaced a tight-knit community indefinitely


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