Amy Cohen examines the history and consequences of redlining maps in Philadelphia

Three riverside behemoths at Columbus and Oregon Avenues are listed for redevelopment. Ed Duffy dives deep into the history of the site

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Amy Cohen examines an obscure map from 1934 that illustrates the Philadelphia region during the time of the Lenape

Bidding begins on South Philadelphia’s most prominent piers. Ed Duffy takes a look back at the origins of the site

Tim Kerner take us on a journey through Bridesburg history in search of a lost waterfront

This week marks the anniversary of the Philadelphia Transit Company Strike of 1944. Amy Cohen introduces us to a Philly native who remembers the event and many other watershed moments, milestones, and turning points in the modern civil rights movement

First major book on William Still examines the life and legacy of the African-American abolitionist. Amy Cohen has this review

Murray Dubin takes us to Athletic Square where the Philadelphia Pythians and the Olympic Ball Club cracked baseball’s rigid color line