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Salvage City: Recycling History One Object at a Time
Art & Design

Salvage City: Recycling History One Object at a Time

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, especially in the world of architectural salvage. Jacqueline Drayer takes a look at a new art exhibition at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens through the lens of the city’s reclaimed materials industry

Mütter Museum Goes Viral With New Influenza Pandemic Exhibition
City Life

Mütter Museum Goes Viral With New Influenza Pandemic Exhibition

The Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia examines the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-19 with a multimedia exhibition, walking tours, and a chorus-led parade up Broad Street. Kimberly Haas has the story

Tonight Is Forever Honors Stonewall Riots & Philly LGBT Activism History
History

Tonight Is Forever Honors Stonewall Riots & Philly LGBT Activism History

A new art installation at William Way LGBT Community Center connects local and national moments in gay liberation history. Ali Roseberry-Polier takes a look

New Exhibit Invites Visitors Inside The Life Of Row Houses
Art & Design

New Exhibit Invites Visitors Inside The Life Of Row Houses

“Rowhouse Workshop,” an exhibition devoted to the culture of Philly’s most iconic residential form, opens on Friday, June 7 at Cherry Street Pier. Michael Bixler has the details

Architecture Trips The Light Fantastic in Philly After Dark
Photography

Architecture Trips The Light Fantastic in Philly After Dark

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia shines a light on local architecture at night with their illuminating exhibition, “Philly After Dark.” Greg Prichard has this review

Rare Books Department At FLP Examines A City In Transition
Urbanism

Rare Books Department At FLP Examines A City In Transition

Affordable housing, displacement and gentrification, demolition for redevelopment–sounds a lot like today’s local headlines, but Philly has been dealing with these issues for decades. This and more is addressed in the new exhibition, “Philadelphia: The Changing City,” now on view at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Ali Roseberry-Polier has the review

Ours To Lose Captures West Philly Landmarks In Decline
Photography

Ours To Lose Captures West Philly Landmarks In Decline

Photographer Vincent Feldman delivers a eulogy for neglected neighborhood anchors in his new exhibition. Michael Bixler has this interview

Fading Philadelphia Finds Sanctuary In Sacred Lands
Art & Design

Fading Philadelphia Finds Sanctuary In Sacred Lands

Artist Drew Leshko traces the history of Fishtown through architectural miniatures in his new exhibition


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