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Defending Philly History From 3,000 Miles Away

Joshua Bevan knew he had to act after discovering the architectural beauty of Belmont. From his home in San Francisco he mobilized to nominate a neighborhood landmark for historic designation. In this essay Bevan describes ...

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Now more than ever, independent journalism need the support of readers like you. DONATE to the Hidden City Daily today and receive something nifty in return. You’ll be helping to ensure another year’s worth of ...

Bicycles + Exploration = Bikesploration! (Round 2)

Hidden City and SPOKE Magazine have teamed up again to present a four tour series of bicycle explorations. Three of the tours are brand new (Camden was offered once last year) and we’re not sure when–or ...

No Tote Bags, Just Cool Perks

The fall fund drive for the Hidden City Daily is in full swing over on Generosity, and since the platform doesn't let us show you pictures of the great perks we have as thank you ...

The End Of The Road For 40th And Pine

Demolition of the beleaguered Levy-Leas House is underway at 40th and Pine. Hidden City co-editor Michael Bixler takes one last look at the building's lost potential with a walk inside one of architect Samuel Sloan's ...

U-Haul Unlocks Tastykake Plant With Self Storage Conversion

When Tasty Baking Company left their original location on West Hunting Park Avenue for a new state-of-the-art facility at the Navy Yard, the company's former site was left to fend for itself. Most of the ...

Photography Exhibition Captures The Spirit Of Kensington’s Sacred Places

Nineteenth century neighborhood churches share the spotlight this Friday in Joseph B. Elliott's photography exhibition, "Preserving the Story: An Event to Celebrate Kensington’s Sacred ...

Getting Wise To Watershed Waste With One Man’s Trash

Today is Earth Day and Bradley Maule has a bone to pick with Philadelphia. He just spent 52 weeks picking up our litter in the Wissahickon Valley and his collection isn't pretty. His evocative environmental ...