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The Quaker Exile: A Hidden History Comes to Light
History

The Quaker Exile: A Hidden History Comes to Light

A new book explores the banishment of 20 Philadelphia Quakers that refused to participate in the Revolutionary War. Amy Cohen has this review

New Book Examines Three Centuries of Civic Reform in Philadelphia
History

New Book Examines Three Centuries of Civic Reform in Philadelphia

Kimberly Haas sits down with author Richardson Dilworth to discuss his new book, “Reforming Philadelphia, 1682-2022”

Je t’aime, Jawn Française! New Book Explores Philly’s Inner Francophile
Architecture

Je t’aime, Jawn Française! New Book Explores Philly’s Inner Francophile

In celebration of Bastille Day, Kimberly Haas takes a look at Philadelphia’s long infatuation with French design

Reporter to Icon: the Rise of Philadelphia and the Critic Who Covered It
Architecture

Reporter to Icon: the Rise of Philadelphia and the Critic Who Covered It

“Becoming Philadelphia,” Inga Saffron’s new book chronicling Philadelphia’s rising fortunes over the past 20 years, hits the shelves during a week of tumultuous change

New Book Recounts Five Free Philadelphia Boys Kidnapped into Slavery
History

New Book Recounts Five Free Philadelphia Boys Kidnapped into Slavery

Author Richard Bell tells the story of Sam, Joe, Cornelius, Enos, and Alex and their harrowing abduction in the 1820s by slave catchers

New Book On W.E.B. Du Bois Colors In “White Space”
History

New Book On W.E.B. Du Bois Colors In “White Space”

The pioneering research of W.E.B. Du Bois on race, class, and data collection are on display in a strikingly visual new volume, “W.E.B. Du Bois’s Data Portraits: Visualizing Black America.” Joe Brin has this book review

New Book Gives Insight Into Uncovering Philly History
History

New Book Gives Insight Into Uncovering Philly History

Mickey Herr sits down with author and Philly historian extraordinaire Kenneth Finkel to discuss his new book, “Insight Philadelphia”

Retro Roadmap Leads The Way To Old Philadelphia
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Retro Roadmap Leads The Way To Old Philadelphia

We take a ride around our fair city with travel writer Beth Lennon and her new book, “Retro Roadmap Pennsylvania: Mod Betty’s Guide to Philadelphia”


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