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Philly Fashion Boutique Brings Family Trade Back to Bella Vista
City Life

Philly Fashion Boutique Brings Family Trade Back to Bella Vista

Lobo Mau, a sister and brother design team, carries on their family’s fashion legacy in South Philly. Stacia Friedman has the details

Historic Designation Committee To Consider West Philly District, Institute For Colored Youth, And Churches
Preservation

Historic Designation Committee To Consider West Philly District, Institute For Colored Youth, And Churches

Starr Herr-Cardillo has the details on local register nominations up for consideration at the April meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Unlisted Philadelphia: Banca Bozzelli
Architecture

Unlisted Philadelphia: Banca Bozzelli

Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a priceless Italian-American landmark in the heart of Bella Vista.

Bearing Witness To Destruction On Christian Street
Photography

Bearing Witness To Destruction On Christian Street

This summer contributor Mickey Herr recorded the slow demolition of Christian Street Baptist Church from the beginning to the end. In this photo essay she shares what it was like to watch a 128-year-old neighborhood landmark being reduced to rubble

Two PA Historical Markers At A Loss In South Philly
Preservation

Two PA Historical Markers At A Loss In South Philly

In Bella Vista, demolishing the homes of two notable Philadelphians leave historical markers with nothing but memory to commemorate. Michael Bixler takes a look

Italian Market Project Puts Fresh Eyes On A Philly Staple
History

Italian Market Project Puts Fresh Eyes On A Philly Staple

The Italian Market Project mixes a walking tour with Philly-accented theater in a fun, immersive experience. Mickey Herr has the details

Preservation

Neighbors Vote “No” On Christian Street Church Proposal

A new design proposal to demolish and develop the site of Christian Street Baptist Church is met with unanimous disapproval from neighbors. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the story

A Field Guide To Demolition
Development

A Field Guide To Demolition

Peter Woodall spotlights specific building types facing the most development pressure in four high-profile neighborhoods


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