Wasting History In A “World Heritage City” Is there a preservation crisis in Philadelphia? Hidden City contributor Oscar Beisert says yes and presents the city's recent track record of demolishing historic resources in this startling essay
With World Heritage City Liftoff Tomorrow, What Can We Expect? World Heritage and City officials will unveil the project's ambitious goals, but what do they have in mind, and can they deliver? Hilary Jay reports
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
Playing on Hallowed Ground: Hidden Cemeteries and the Modern City Underneath many of Philadelphia's community playgrounds lay the remains of burial grounds lost in relocation. Kimberly Haas takes a look at this oddly common confluence of the living and the dead
American Bible Society Brings Tours and Trepidation to Old City The American Bible Society is planning a robust virtual tour program with its forthcoming museum in Old City. However, some local religious historic sites worry about how their own stories will be told
Italian-American Heritage & Industrial Landmarks Go Under Review For Historic Designation Recommendation Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda at the June meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's Designation Committee
Justin DiBerardinis Puts Preservation & Equity In Bid For City Council Starr Herr-Cardillo sits down with City Council candidate Justin DiBerardinis who is running on a platform that merges historic preservation with economic justice and environmental sustainability.
Monument Lab Artist Stands Up For The City’s Lost Stoops Artist Kaitlin Pomerantz is on a mission to save Philadelphia's castaway stoops. Her project for this year's Monument Lab will memorialize the city's proverbial outdoor living room with a collection of salvaged stoops inside Washington…
