History The Ghastly Tale Of South Philly’s Cult Of The Holy Ghost A secretive cult dedicated to the worship of a Swiss woman met a horrific end in 19th century South Philly. Ryan Briggs unearths the grim details
History Victorian-era Philly Bicycle Routes Now Available Online Rutgers University Libraries releases maps and tour guides of old Philadelphia bicycle routes from the 1890s. Julie Still gives us the details
Development America’s First Animal Shelter To Expand Historic Facility Contributor Joe Brin checks in at Morris Animal Refuge where big plans to modernize the 142-year-old shelter are currently in the works
Architecture Reassessing Horace Trumbauer Architect Horace Trumbauer left an indelible mark on the city’s landscape, yet even today he remains largely underrated. Karen Chernick talks with Bruce Laverty, curator of architecture at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, about the man behind some of Philadelphia’s most iconic architecture
Photography Artifacts from a Filthier Age Photographing the boot scrapers of Center City, once a decorative and decorous way to remove mud, excrement and other undesirables from one’s shoes
